Community organizer launches primary challenge in NY-13 race

Darializa Avila Chevalier, the child of Dominican immigrants and a self-described democratic socialist, announced her campaign, saying she wants to bring sweeping changes to the district, which includes parts of Manhattan and the Bronx.

Mamdani anuncia respaldo a Darializa Avila para llegar al Congreso: ‘Hay que abolir a ICE’

El mandatario de la Gran Manzana apoya a la líder comunitaria que busca desbancar al actual representante federal Adriano Espaillat

Mamdani endorses democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat

The New York City mayor announced his support for Darializa Avila Chevalier during a joint interview on MS NOW’s “The Briefing with Jen Psaki.”

Darializa Avila Chevalier Thinks She Can Overthrow the 'Dean of Dominican Elected Officials'

Nine-year congressional incumbent Adriano Espaillat is at risk of an upset from a young DSA challenger with a brand-new Mamdani endorsement. But the oppo is pouring in.

Why Darializa Avila Chevalier wants to challenge Rep. Espaillat

“I’m running because I’m tired of a politic that seems to ignore our communities when we deserve a politic that’s actually responsive to the needs of our community,” she said.

Why I’m Answering the May Day Call to Action By Running for Congress

The workers of Uptown and The Bronx have been making the demand for a better life for over a century but Washington has ignored their demands for too long. I’m running to make sure it finally has an answer.

DSA is targeting Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13

Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine activist and public defense investigator who is running against the uptown power broker.

Race for Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s congressional seat draws legal objections from multiple campaigns

From the incumbent Espaillat to a democratic socialist, candidates for NY-13 attempt to strike opponents from the ballot.

DSA-Backed Challenger Says She’s Gaining on Rep. Adriano Espaillat

An internal campaign poll has political newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier gaining on Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a fast-heating contest in Upper Manhattan and The Bronx.

‘Fund people, not bombs’: inside the US movement against war in Iran

On Politics: The next AOC-style upset might be brewing uptown

The Next Commie Corridor?

Adriano Espaillat has outlasted everyone. His district is changing anyway.

Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, addresses dozens at rally marking one year since ICE arrest

At a vigil, press conference, and rally outside Columbia’s gates, community members criticized the University’s response to immigration enforcement and called for a “sanctuary campus.”

Advocates rally for the release of a woman held by ICE for nearly a year

Dozens of people held signs and chanted outside the campus, calling for the release of Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Palestinian woman from Paterson. Advocates are also urging Columbia University to strengthen protections for students against immigration enforcement on campus.

DSA’s Endorsement of Darializa Avila Chevalier Poses Test of Its Clout

As the group endorses a challenger against longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District, it’s an open question whether Mayor Mamdani will follow suit.

Justice Democrats Re-Emerge in New York to Try to Unseat Espaillat

The group, which powered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise in 2018, is backing Darializa Avila Chevalier’s bid to unseat Representative Adriano Espaillat.

Justice Dems Pick Longtime Organizer to Take Harlem

Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging AIPAC-backed Rep. Adriano Espaillat and pledging to take the affordability fight to D.C.

Mamdani’s Win Is Inspiring A Wave Of Left-Wing Challengers In NYC

The latest progressive candidate to run is Darializa Avila Chevalier, who is challenging the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Hispanic Caucus chair becomes latest House Dem to draw a primary foe

Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday became the latest House Democrat being targeted by a leftist primary challenger.