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UPDATE Darializa Avila Chevalier Defeats Longterm Incumbent Adriano Espaillat in NY-13

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Candidate in New York’s 13th congressional district, Darializa Avila Chevalier, 32, has declared victory over incumbent Congressman Adriano Espaillat, 71, chairman of the powerful Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington D.C., in the Democratic Primary on June 23. The win ends the Dominican congressman’s five-term tenure which began when he was elected in 2017. Based on unofficial Election Night results, Avila Chevalier had garnered 49% of the vote over Espaillat’s 45%.

State Sen. Robert Jackson Endorses Izaiah Barrow for District Leader in A.D. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
 State Sen. Robert Jackson (S.D. 31) who represents much of the West Bronx and Northern Manhattan, has endorsed Izaiah Zeet Barrow, co-founder of the nonprofit, Theory 9, in his bid to become elected as district leader in Assembly District 81, which broadly covers Kingsbridge, Van Cortlandt Village, Norwood, Marble Hill, Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale, Woodlawn and Wakefield. Barrow announced his candidacy in February, as reported.

UPDATE Primaries 2026: Why Voting for District Leaders & State Committee Representatives Matters

By SÍLE MOLONEY
State and congressional primary races are not the only elections taking place this month. If you’re not one of the 12,034 Bronxites who has already cast your vote in the upcoming primaries after Day 8 of early voting, it’s important to know that in addition to your vote, depending on your district, for your congressmember, State senator, and State assemblymember, elections are also being held for district leaders, State committee members, and judicial delegates.

Riverdale: Assemblyman Dinowitz & Councilman Dinowitz Announce 22 New Seats for P.S. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11)  and his father, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), 71, announced Monday, June 22, that P.S. 81 in Riverdale will open a new class for the upcoming school year, expanding capacity for 22 additional students. The news comes the day before Election Day, June 23. As reported, the assemblyman, who launched his reelection campaign earlier this year, is being challenged for his assembly seat, which he has held for over 30 years, by teacher and disability activist, Morgan Evers, 42.