WORKING FAMILIES PARTY (WFP)

ENDORSES ADRIANO ESPAILLAT FOR STATE SENATE

Press Release
Contact: Kim Ramos
917-825-8642

(New York: June 18, 2010): Known for holding politicians accountable on the issues working-
and middle-class families care about, like good jobs, fair taxes, good schools, reliable public
transportation, affordable housing, and universal healthcare, the WFP endorses Adriano
Espaillat as the progressive candidate to replace Eric Schneiderman in the 31st Senate
district.

Adriano has a consistent legislative record of results on the issues that matter to working families
in our community," said Dan Cantor, WFP Executive Director. "Whether it is making sure our
schools get their fair share of funding, our seniors get the services they need or workers have the
right to join a union, denouncing immigration abuse. Adriano Espaillat has always been there for
working families when it counts.

The Working Families Party (WFP) fights hard for the middle class and I am honored by their
endorsement. In the State Senate I look forward to building on the work we have done together
to make this City a good place to raise a family and provide a more secure future for the hard
working families of New York. Said Adriano Espaillat of the endorsement

The Working Families Party (WFP) is New Yorks liveliest and most progressive political party.
Formed by a grassroots coalition of community organizations, neighborhood activists, and labor
unions,

Adriano Espaillat has served in the NYS Assembly for 14 years and is one of New York States
leading voices on immigration reform, tenants rights, urban education and economic
development. As State Senator he will fight for reforms that will restore the publics confidence
in our state government, bring resources to our public schools, protect tenants and assist small
businesses in our communities.

Adriano has also been endorsed by: Senators Eric Schneiderman and Bill Perkins,
Assemblymembers Jeffrey Dinowitz and Linda Rosenthal, Councilmembers: Oliver Koppell;
Ydanis Rodriguez; Melissa Mark Viverito and Inez Dickens.