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Forum/Town Hall: Sampson, Espada Team Up to Host Immigration Forum

Sampson, Espada Team Up to Host Immigration Forum in the Bronx Aimed at Addressing Disturbing Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in New York and to Assist Immigrant Populations; Forum Scheduled for Sept. 9    With an alarming rash of bias attacks against immigrants, particularly Hispanics, in the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island, and a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment across the country and state, State Senate Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson and Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. announced today that they will host a special Immigration Forum aimed at addressing this “developing crisis.”

September 9, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Espada and Community Commemorate Dr. King’s Historic March on Washington

Commemorating MLK's March on Washington

Joined by 33rd District Residents, Families, Youth and Clergy, Espada Commemorates 47th Anniversary of Dr. King’s Historic March on Washington             Joined by community, clergy and youth groups from the 33rd District, State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. held a “march for peace and unity” on Sunday to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic March on Washington, where the late civil and human rights icon delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.

August 29, 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
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Espada Announces State Funding for Affordable Housing

BREAKING NEWSEspada Announces State Funding for Two Projects in the Bronx for Construction of $29.3 Million of New Affordable Rental Housing for Senior, Low-Income Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. today announced that the New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR) has awarded $4.6 million in state funds for the construction of 101 new affordable rental housing units targeted for very-low-to-low-income families and senior citizens for two projects in the Bronx. The state funds will leverage additional federal, city and private resources for total project costs of $29.3 million.

August 27, 2010
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New York is Awarded Race to the Top Funds

STATEMENT FROM STATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER PEDRO ESPADA, JR. (D-BRONX) REGARDING THE RACE TO THE TOP AWARD

August 25, 2010
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Senator ­­­­­­­­Espada Encourages Participation in ‘National Night Out’

Tuesday, August 3rd is America’s Night Out Against Crime

In an effort to increase public awareness and encourage participation in local anticrime efforts, Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. notes that Tuesday, August 3rd  (between 7 and 10 PM) is National Night Out — “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”

Last year, according to the organization's website, involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide held events.

National Night Out (NNO), a year-long community building campaign, is designed to:

August 3, 2010
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2010 National Night Out

    National Night Out is a celebration and promotion of the tremendous collaboration of our local community organizations, businesses, and precincts in the prevention of violence and crime.     As the New York State Senate Majority Leader, and as a parent and a grandfather with ten grandchildren, I have worked hard to create a Bronx that is free of violence, a community that respects women and protects our most vulnerable populations. I have fought hate crimes in my district, provided help to victims of violent crimes, and put up rewards to capture and convict perpetrators.

August 3, 2010
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Town Hall Meeting Postponed

Joint Statement from State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. and Reverend Diego Delgado, Pastor of the Church of the Mediator - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -     "For the safety of the congregation and community residents who signed up to ask questions about job creation and economic development, affordable housing and rent relief for tenants, education, senior services and a number of other issues important to poor and working families in the 33rd district, we are postponing the town hall meeting that had been scheduled for 6 p.m. today at the Church of the Mediator.

July 22, 2010
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Support Farm Workers - Pass S8223 Now!

Let us know that you want to help farm workers in New York State by supporting Senate bill S8223 by simply adding your name and email address to the list.

Please take a couple minutes to watch this video, and hear about the plight of farm workers in their own words. Sign this online petition to let them know that we will never give up on them. Then spread the word and have your friends, your family, and everyone you know all watch this video and sign this petition.

A few minutes of your time right now can make all the difference.

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July 7, 2010
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Speaking Up for Farm Workers

This powerful video highlights the often tragic plight of farm workers in New York State.

Please take a few minutes to hear their story in their own words, and join us in supporting the legislation that can help change their lives for the better - S.8223 Espada /A.11569 Nolan.

Our opponents lost us the bill mentioned in this video - let's not let that happen again. Do you want to help farm workers? Sign this online petition today to pass S.8223 in the Senate!

July 7, 2010
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Espada Keeps His Word to Senior Citizens:

RAIN Bailey and Tolentine-Zeiser Will Stay Open

Press Contact: Steve Mangione (mobile) 914-403-4072

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010

When State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. visited senior centers in his 33rd district in May during pre-Mother’s Day festivities, he presented the seniors with a momentous gift and this reassuring message: “Your centers will not be closed.”

June 30, 2010
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SENATOR ESPADA KEEPING KIDS SAFE:

MANDATES LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR CHILD KILLERSChild Protection Act of 2010 Strengthens Penal Law,Establishes New Penalties for Murder & Rape of a Child

June 29, 2010
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Senator Espada on Kendra's Law

Senator Espada speaks in support of Kendra's Law, and shares a personal story.

June 22, 2010
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Espada and Kennedy: Prioritizing Farm Workers

"Kerry Kennedy's leadership and tireless work on behalf of farm workers deserves all our thanks and praise. I value her kind words, and am deeply grateful for her dedication to the cause of farm workers who seriously need all the support we can give."

-- Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr.

June 15, 2010
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Espada Helps Rescue Senior Centers from Closure

Sen. Espada Helps Save Senior Centers

Espada Helps Rescue Rain Bailey, Tolentine-Zeiser and 7 Other Bronx Senior Centers from Mayor’s Targeted Closure

Press Contact: Steve Mangione (mobile) 914-403-4072 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010

June 15, 2010
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Farm Workers Rights Rally Today

Press Contact: Steve Mangione (mobile) 914-403-4072

Espada Introduces New Bill That Would Provide Basic Protections to State’s Farm Workers as Kerry Kennedy Set to Lead Rally Today in Albany

June 15, 2010
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Espada on Budget and Extenders

Press Contact: Steve Mangione (mobile) 914-403-4072 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8:30 P.M. SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010 State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. said he fully expects the Senate to pass the extender bill delivered on Monday by the Governor. Espada said he would support the extender as long as it does not contain any surprises.

June 14, 2010
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Espada Renews Call for Tolls as Students Citywide Walk Out

In Midst of Citywide Student Walk-Out, Espada Renews Call for Toll on East River Bridges to Save Free Student MetroCard

June 11, 2010
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Senator Espada on Reform in Albany

Press Contact: Steve Mangione (mobile) 914-403-4072 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY JUNE 8, 2010—State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. today said that the dramatic reform he led in the New York State Senate one year ago was not born out of rebellion, but rather the need to empower all 62 senators and the fastest-growing ethnic population in the state. He also said that the events of June 8, 2009 were fully done within the rules of the New York State Senate.

June 8, 2010
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Rent Relief for NYC Tenants Sails Through Housing Committee

Espada ‘Rent Freeze’ Bill Passes 6-2

June 1, 2010
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What the Rent Freeze Bill Means to Tenants: English y Espanol

Senator Espada has a plan that would provide real help to over 600,000 Tenants who have a hard time paying their rent.

(Want to show your support of this bill? Go here: http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/sign-support-senator-espadas-rent-freeze...)

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April 19, 2010
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