Espaillat Discusses the U.S. – Mexico Border on CNN
Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-Washington Heights, Sugar Hill) appeared on CNN’s “At This Hour” to discuss the prospect of closing the southern U.S. border.
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump (R) reneged on his threat to stem illegal immigration by closing the U.S. – Mexico border. Espaillat, who recently travelled to Mexico as part of a congressional delegation, called Trump’s retraction a “wise decision”, claiming that a border lockdown would have had disastrous consequences.
“Closing the border would…cripple the economy in some of our border states,” said Espaillat. “Yesterday I met with President Lopez Obrador, and he’s very enthusiastic about creating what he called ‘curtains’ of economic development – reforestation for the Chiapas state in the southern border, a rail line on Costa Maya, and infrastructure in the northern border, all of which will create jobs in Mexico and reduce migration.”
Rivera, Epstein Co-Sponsor “Let’s Talk Democracy”
City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (D-East Village, Gramercy Park) and Assemblyman Harvey Epstein (D-East Village, Lower East Side) will be co-sponsoring “Let’s Talk Democracy”, a civic series lasting from April to May.
Every Thursday for the next six weeks, Rivera and Epstein will be hosting classes on different structures of government, both local and federal. The first class will be a primer on the three branches of the federal government and the separation of powers.
Said class is slated for Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tompkins Square Library, located at 331 East 10th St.
Maloney Introduces Legislation to Create Women’s History Museum
Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-Upper East Side) has introduced a new bill that would enact the creation of the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum in Washington, D.C.
The idea of a women’s history museum was first pitched by Maloney in 2016. Later that year, a bipartisan Congressional Commission issued a report on the idea, which concluded that the country both needs and deserves such a museum.
“I believe that one of the most important things we can do is show young women and girls they can be and do anything,” said Maloney. “How can we empower women if we do not even recognize them?”
Hoylman Attends Jackson Square Park Ribbon Cutting
State Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Chelsea, Midtown) attended the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Jackson Square Park yesterday.
The West Village park recently received $2 million in renovations and upgrades – courtesy of Mayor Bill de Blasio (D), City Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D-Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen) and Former Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D). It now sports a mid-19th century replica fountain, LED lighting, and complete handicap accessibility, among other features.
“The newly reconstructed Jackson Square Park is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood that will be enjoyed by many families—including mine!” Hoylman said in a tweet. “Great to be at the ribbon cutting today to celebrate with so many friends.”
