New York City Insider: Representative Adriano Espaillat Calls for Modernization of Crane and Derrick Safety Standards.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 9, 2022

Representative Adriano Espaillat Calls for Modernization of Crane and Derrick Safety Standards.   Member Urges OSHA to Prioritize Employee Safety by Overhauling Standards and Practices.   NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) urging the consideration of crane and derrick safety standard modernization. “The recently proposed amendments by the Department of Labor to increase safety standards of the use of cranes and derricks in construction sites fall short and fail to consider the use of new, innovative, and safe technology that has the potential to help save lives,” said Rep. Espaillat. “In 2020, there were more than 1,000 crane violations in the nation, and it is critical OSHA implement crane and derrick technological advancements when amending current safety standards. Doing so compliments the recent implementation of the revised certification requirements within the OSHA Cranes & Derricks in Construction Standard put forth by the Coalition for Crane Operator Safety (CCOS). It is my hope that my call to the Department of Labor will encourage further conversations about the overall modernization of safety standards that prioritize employee safety and aim to prevent accidents at these sites.” The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's passage marked the beginning of a new wave of public infrastructure, increasing construction projects within our districts. Additionally, the construction industry faces increased labor demand with an estimated 650,000 additional workers needed to meet industry demand this year. As such, there will be a significant uptick in construction equipment usage, particularly of cranes and derricks, and a need to not only keep up with this uptick but continue to prioritize worker safety. Although significant progress has been made to implement and revise certification requirements within the OSHA Cranes and Derricks construction standards, consideration for emerging technologies has not been considered by OSHA, despite the use of such technologies in the industry.  “It’s critical we meet this moment and bring federal attention to technologies that will allow us to strengthen our infrastructure, reduce job-site risks, and improve efficacy,” he concluded.   Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

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New York City Insider: Espaillat Leads Appropriations Request to Support Asylum Seekers and Families Facing Homelessness.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 5, 2022

Representative Espaillat Leads Appropriations Request to Support Asylum Seekers and Families Facing Homelessness.   NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee leadership urging the inclusion of $500 million to support the Emergency Food and Shelter Traditional and Humanitarian Program. The requested funds would provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing hunger or homelessness, and allow humanitarian assistance to migrant families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “We are experiencing a growing unhoused population in communities around the nation, which is being compounded by inflation and the ongoing pandemic,” wrote Rep. Espaillat. “Without federal support, thousands of individuals and families are at risk of losing access to shelters, food, basic health, and other essential support services. “The demand for safe and secure shelters in our state has also experienced an influx of asylum seekers arriving from Latin America as State officials in Texas and Arizona are sending buses of individuals to New York,” he continued. “New York City is a safe haven city and will continue to welcome asylum seekers with open arms,” Espaillat concluded. New York in particular, is experiencing an uptick in individuals seeking sheltering services. According to the New York City Shelter census for July, emergency shelters housed 49,340 individuals, with over 16,000 being children. New York City has continued to help asylum seekers but requires increased funding for programs that have effectively aided those exercising their legal right to seek asylum in the United States. New York City is proud to meet its moral obligation in providing humanitarian assistance to those in need, but recent upticks including approximately 4,000 asylum seekers – the majority in families with children means that more funding is necessary with thousands more expected to arrive in the coming months. Full copy of the letter to Appropriation Committee leadership is available here.   Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

New York City Insider: Join My Next Community Coffee & Conversation - This Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 A.M.

 

For Immediate Release August 4, 2022

Congressman Adriano Espaillat to Host  Community Coffee Event, This Saturday in the District. 10:00AM: Saturday, August 6th at Mon Amour Coffee & Wine located at 234 W. 238th Street, The Bronx, NY  10463. NEW YORK, NY – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Mon Amour Coffee & Wine located at 234 W. 238th Street, The Bronx, NY  10463. During the discussion, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by New York Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and New York City Council Member Eric Dinowitz.   These informal events provide residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share ideas on how to make improvements throughout New York’s 13th congressional district. Upcoming August Dates * Saturday, August 6th at 10AM -- Mon Amour, 234 W 238th St, The Bronx, NY 10463 * Saturday, August 13th at 10AM – Ginjan Café, 85 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035  * Saturday, August 20th at 10AM – Caridad Kingsbridge, 135 W Kingsbridge Rd, The Bronx, NY 10468 All events are public and residents are required to RSVP prior to attendance by emailing RSVP.Espaillat@mail.house.gov or calling 212-497-5959.