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Brooklyn’s own Rafael Espinal stepping up for the whole city

February 22, 2019 By Free Williamsburg

Brooklyn’s own Rafael Espinal stepping up for the whole city

You might know Rafael Espinal as the City Council Member from Brooklyn who repealed the “no dancing” Cabaret Law and established the Office of Nightlife. Maybe you’ve heard about his work to reduce the plastic pollution in our oceans and parks by banning plastic straws. Or maybe you’ve met him around Brooklyn, where he can […]

Filed Under: Beyond, Bushwick, Greenpoint, News, Politics, Ridgewood, Williamsburg Tagged With: City Council Member, Public Advocate, Rafael Espinal, vote

“Office of Nightlife” taskforce run by a “Night Mayor” may lend a hand to NY’s DIY scene

June 19, 2017 By Free Williamsburg

“Office of Nightlife” taskforce run by a “Night Mayor” may lend a hand to NY’s DIY scene

We’re all tired of lamenting the closures of our favorite DIY venues. Shea Stadium. Aviv. Don Pedro. DBA. And the list goes on. Thankfully, Bushwick’s cool councildude Rafael Espinal is working to create a task force to help DIY spaces and smaller venues thrive: The bill introduced Thursday by City Councilman Rafael Espinal would create […]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News Tagged With: Bill de Blasio, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Night Mayor, nightlife ambassador, Rafael Espinal



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