Podcast appearances and mentions of Rafael Espinal

Laura discusses affordable health plans and benefits for freelancers and solo business owners. Joined by Tom Morrissey from Healthy Business Group and Rafael Espinal from the Freelancers Union, they cover tips for accessing support and choosing the right coverage as an independent worker.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 302-365-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdamshttps://lauradadams.com/

Did you know that 84% of independent business owners think that there should be more government resources and financial assistance to support them? The current government infrastructure makes it difficult for us not only to build but also to protect our business. In this episode, Rafael Espinal, president of the Freelancers Union, joins us to share how we can become fierce advocates for our businesses through legislative advocacy.Today's conversation is only the beginning. We will be partnering with the Freelancers Union to host a meetup at the South by Southwest event next year. We are so excited to join forces to help secure a better future for independent business owners.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources MentionedThe Harris PollThe Freelance Isn't Free ActFreelance Isn't Free Five Year ReportThe Freelancers UnionConnect with the guestWebsite: freelancersunion.orgInstagram: @rlespinalEmail: respinal@freelancersunion.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss workers' rights and protections with special guests Rafael Espinal, executive director of the Freelancers Union, and Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Worker's Justice Project -- plus your calls. Original air date: July 13, 2023.

Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers? Where can gig workers turn for expert insurance information and coverage? How would Medicare for All affect independent workers? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the second of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.

Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers? Where can gig workers turn for expert insurance information and coverage? How would Medicare for All affect independent workers? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the second of two episodes with the Freelancers Union. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!

Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers? Where can gig workers turn for expert insurance information and coverage? How would Medicare for All affect independent workers?  To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the second of two episodes with the Freelancers Union. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!

This time on Code WACK! Why are so many Americans choosing to freelance these days? What are some of the benefits - and risks - of choosing to work for yourself? What challenges do gig workers face when it comes to getting the basics, like health insurance and quality health care? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the first of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.

This time on Code WACK! Why are so many Americans choosing to freelance these days? What are some of the benefits - and risks - of choosing to work for yourself? What challenges do gig workers face when it comes to getting the basics, like health insurance and quality health care? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the first of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.

This time on Code WACK!  Why are so many Americans choosing to freelance these days? What are some of the benefits - and risks - of choosing to work for yourself? What challenges do gig workers face when it comes to getting the basics, like health insurance and quality health care? To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the first of two episodes with the Freelancers Union. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!

The freelancer workforce is very fragmented and having a space to unify their voice has been crucial to become stronger and advocate better for their needs. Freelancers Union is the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 56.7 million independent workers across the country and its president, Rafael Espinal, has been relentlessly working on the front lines to expand their rights and extend unprecedented protection. If you are in the business of serving independent workers and you are looking for ways to do your job better, Rafael Espinal and The Freelancers Union are your must stop on the way to excellence. Topics discussed in this episode: What the Freelancers Union is and what they do. How the freelancer workforce is fragmented and how important it is to build a community around it. The state of freelance work in America, the impact COVID-19 had on freelance workers, and the trends moving forward. What the freelance economy looks like (from gig workers to designers to construction workers). What life was like for independent workers during the pandemic. Top 3 ‘Must Have' in the advocacy agenda for the next couple of years. Advice for those that hire freelancers and independent workers to be better allies. How startups can get involved and learn more about Freelancers Union. Services or apps that Rafael feels like are missing in the space.

New York City's mandated lockdown presented overwhelming challenges for bars, clubs, and restaurants in New York City. The city's nightlife industry is made up of 25,000 establishments that support nearly 300,000 jobs with $13.1 billion in wages, and $35 billion in economic activity. (Source.) Many of these businesses turned to NYC's Office of Nightlife for guidance and support during the pandemic.The Office of Nightlife (part of Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment) is a liaison between NYC's nightlife industry and all other City agencies. Its purpose is to help establish and coordinate systemic solutions to support the nighttime economy, culture, and quality of life. In this episode we hear from Rafael Espinal, who sponsored the bill to create the Office of Nightlife in 2017, and Ariel Palitz, the office's first Senior Executive Director who has played a big role in guiding the industry through Covid-19's myriad impacts.Read the Office of Nightlife Report here.Have a question you want answered? Email us at question@heritageradionetwork.orgThis episode was produced in partnership with our friends at TD Bank.This project is funded in part by a Humanities New York CARES Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal CARES Act. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.The Big Food Question is powered by Simplecast.

In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Rafael Espinal, the executive director of Freelancers Union, about freelancers in today's workplace ... who they are, why their ranks are growing and why their diversity matters. Diversity Straight Up is brought to you by GreenState Credit Union and sponsored by Alliant Energy. Additional support is provided by Collins Aerospace and the city of Cedar Rapids.

CNVRSTN with former NY State Assemblyman + NYC Council Member and current President of the Freelancers Union Rafael Espinal! This chat was so informative and he answered some questions I've always wanted to know about government, how it works and how to make things happen. We touched upon the importance of grassroots movements,  progressive ideas, making change happen, where the Best Dominican food in NYC is and so much more. If you want to learn more about his work, check out the Freelancers Union - https://www.freelancersunion.org/. Thanks for being a part of this Rafael! Keep crushing it out there!Rafael's Website Rafael's Instagram 

Rafael Espinal knows freelancing. His parents both moonlighted—as a photographer and a baker—and as part of the New York City Council, he helped pass the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which allows NYC-based freelancers to tap into city support in resolving delinquent client payments. He’s also the youngest person to be elected to the New York State Assembly, and a former teacher. Now, as Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, he spends his days helping freelancers get organized, big picture-style.  “I knew that at some point in my life, I wanted to be part of an organization that advocated for creatives and freelance workers,” says Rafael, and the Freelancers Union does exactly that: they got started by offering insurance to workers outside traditional employment set-ups. They’ve since grown to include a networking hub, a popular blog, a directory of Black Freelancers, and service discounts for members. This week, we talk to Rafael about why COVID-19 hits them especially hard, why freelancing is an unexpected youth movement, and why freelancers definitely have power in numbers. Join the conversation on Facebook in our #imakealiving group, where you can chat about challenges, find resources for success, and stay connected with other entrepreneurs!

As Executive Director of Freelancers Union, Rafael Espinal is a huge supporter and advocate of freelancers. Listen to this episode to hear: - Information about just how important freelancers are to the U.S. - Potential threats that could impact freelancers negatively. - What we can do to make a difference!

Freelancers Union has grown extraordinarily since it's launch in 1995. Set up to support freelancers in New York, there are now 500,000 members across the United States. In this episode, Ed chat's with their President, Rafael Espinal, to learn more about who they are, how they support their many members, and we compare notes about freelancing in the US v UK especially in this Covid-ridden year. https://www.freelancersunion.org/ #FreelanceHeroes

BCR100-PART 2: Our second guest for out outdoor podcast on West End Avenue was former NY City Council Member, Rafael Espinal. Rafael is one of our favorite guests. , He has been with us many times and Alan covered his run for City Advocate a year ago. We have celebrated his many accomplishments as City Council Member for District 37 in Brooklyn. And now Rafael Espinal is the leader of the Freelancers Union. We talked about his many accomplishments with a Council Member, his new job as head of the Freelancers Union and possible future political aspirations. Talking with Rafael is always fun.CONTACT US -- barcrawlradio@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On May 14, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz about social distancing arrests, Rafael L Espinal Jr. about how COVID19 is impacting freelancers, and Sr. Nancy Downing of Covenant House International about supporting homeless youth and young adults.

If you've lost work or contracts because of the coronavirus pandemic or need information about how to seek federal aid, we're speaking with Rafael Espinal, the president of the Freelancers Union, to learn more. As the president of the organization, Espinal has been advocating for freelancers' rights and support, and informing the community of independent workers nationwide about what they can do to seek relief and maintain economic and financial well-being. He joins us to speak about unemployment insurance, grants and programs available to freelancers, and where you can go now for assistance.

Entrevista a los economistas Rafael Espinal y Héctor Guiliani Cury

It’s our season finale, and we’re closing out the year with a look at one of the most quietly radical movements gaining momentum in Bushwick, and across the city: a program that allows members of the community to directly determine how their tax dollars are spent.This week, we’re diving into the world of Participatory Budgeting with the office of City Council member Antonio Reynoso.AFTER THE EPISODE:We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jennifer and Council member Reynoso for helping to open up Participatory Budgeting process to even more people in the community.To learn more about Participatory Budgeting across the city, head to the City Council’s PB page (https://council.nyc.gov/pb/). If you’re interested in getting involved with PB in Bushwick, you can visit the PB pages for the neighborhood’s City Councilmembers: Antonio Reynoso (https://council.nyc.gov/antonio-reynoso/pb/9/) and Rafael Espinal (https://council.nyc.gov/rafael-espinal/pb/9/). We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week, and throughout this season. None of this would be possible without your support. We’ll be taking a brief break before returning this Fall, with more of Bushwick’s incredible stories. But in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.

To complete our conversation on Urban Green Roofs BCR visited the Brooklyn Grange rooftop form in the Navy Yards on top of Building #3. Anastasia Cole Plakias -- a co-founder and Chief Operating Office of the Grange -- gave us a tour of the farm atop of the quite large warehouse building with magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline. It is an inspiring story of a possible future of our city as a concrete jungle that becomes vibrantly green.And be sure to catch the conversation on BCR #70 with City Council member Rafael Espinal and two experts on Urban Green Roofs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NYC roofs are dark and dirty, heat absorbing no-man's lands, but thanks to a new act by the City Council, tops of new buildings will become expansive urban gardens and farms – supplying fresh vegetables to our inner city and beyond. City roof-tops will be covered with great swaths of green that will purify our air – cool buildings in the summer and keep us warm in the winter. Green roofs have been the dream of Brooklyn City Council person Rafael Espinal -- and for this BCR episode we had a conversation with Rafael about his recently passed bill -- and with Inger Yancy of Brooklyn Greenroof and Dustin Partridge, director of Green Roof Researchers Alliance / NYC Audobon. We also took a walk around the Brooklyn Grange farm on the roof of Building 3 in the Navy Yards with Grange co-founder Anastasia Cole Plakias.This episode was recorded on the Porch at Gebhards Beer Culture Bar. If you are getting some benefit from BCR programming, be sure to "like" us on social media and email us with your suggestions for future programming at barcrawlradio@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal passed legislation establishing the Office of Nightlife, repealed the cabaret law that prohibited dancing, and is a champion of sustainability like his “green roof” requirements and banning plastic straws at restaurants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back! To start our fourth season, we're celebrating HRN’s 10th birthday with a very special episode about HRN's home, Brooklyn. Not only is it the birthplace of food radio, but it's also home to some buzzy neighborhood pollinators and the urban farmers who care for them. We have an interview with Eric Adams, Brooklyn's Borough President, who shares his transformative health journey. Our neighborhood of Bushwick has changed a lot over the past decade, from its culinary renaissance to the complicated implications of gentrification, and we take a look at how businesses have shaped – and continue to shape – our community. Finally, we have a look towards 2020, as we consider how challenging, yet crucial, the census count will be in Bushwick. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.

New York City recently banned all single-use plastic from being purchased for city agencies, including schools and prisons. Lauren Liles is the Communications Advisor for Rafael Espinal, Council Member for District 37 here in NYC, covering parts of Brooklyn in Bushwick, Brownsville, Cypress Hills, and East New York. Council Member Espinal was responsible for this push towards a plastic-free NYC government and green roofs being required now in all city buildings. We chatted with Lauren about this movement and why plastic bags have yet to be banned in NYC. -- If the content we make here on Trash Talking makes an impact on you, become a sponsor! It's as easy as visiting the link in the show notes, visit anchor.fm/trashtalking and click on the link to Support This Podcast. Even with as little as $2.99 a month, you can help support the stories we share and help us continue to spur more eco-warriors to action. Join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trashtalking/support

New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal joins Jeff and Celeste in studio, gets some very interesting caller questions, and makes a very interesting promise about his future...

On Tuesday, February 26th, New York City will elect our next Public Advocate. But what is the Public Advocate, and why is it so important that you get out and vote? We sat down with one of the race’s leading candidates, Bushwick’s own Rafael Espinal, to find out. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.

Rafael Espinal is a NYC Council member representing the 37th District, which includes parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Cypress Hills, and East New York in Brooklyn.In 2011 he was elected as the representative of the 54th New York State Assembly District, becoming the first Dominican elected into state office in Brooklyn and the youngest member of the entire state legislature.”Today he's running for the position of NYC Public Advocate, on a mission to make New York “A Livable City” a place where you work to live, not live to work. https://www.rafaelespinal.nyc/Twitter: @RLEspinalInstagram: @RLespinal

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined by Rafael Espinal, a New York City Council member running for Public Advocate in the upcoming special election. Danii Oliver of Island to Island Brewery, Heather Rush of Pine Box Rock Shop, and Chris O’Leary of Brew York, New York also join the conversation about how New York politics are affecting brewers. Danii and Heather talk about the strong role local government plays in the management of their breweries and taprooms. They discuss the difficulty of being labeled as “vice” businesses and argue breweries should be valued for providing manufacturing jobs, creating a local product, and supporting other local businesses in the process. The conversation ultimately comes down to the question: Why should breweries do business in NYC? Beer List Boulevard Brewery Space Camper Cosmic IPA Sixpoint Party Hat New England IPA Big Alice Boisonberry Current Sour Hudson Valley Brewery Pilsner Photo Taken by Miguel Rivas @THEBEERTREKKER Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 116: Public Advocate Candidate Rafael Espinal by Max & Murphy

On the fifteenth episode of season four and the last show of the year, the group attempts to convince Rachel to bring her "YO YO YO’s” back, Rachel takes her kids to see Santa, and Jaime and Rachel recap a busy weekend of performances for their sketch comedy troupe, Room 28 (one of which involves the classic movie “Coming To America”). On this week's “Bochinche Bites", Jaime dishes on Offset trying to win Cardi B. back, Sesame Street gets a new homeless puppet, and Platano Man joins us live in studio to talk about how he went viral after stopping a racist woman on the subway. On this week's "Frankspiracy News", Frank breaks down the psychedelic healing power of Ayahuasca. The crew interviews Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr. who shares the inner workings of serving office in New York City, his current run for Public Advocate, abolishing the cabaret law, and his striking resemblance to Juan Bago. IG/FB @WeAreLatinosOutLoud @rlespinal @TheRealPlatanoman TWITTER @LocaYBago @RLEspinal @PlatanoMan Hashtag #LatinosOutLoud Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/latinos-out-loud/id1330248548 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Injeyr4zfd5zakjknpjtroedlpm?t=Latinos_Out_Loud Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gh2GkY8t4fdFfG1SEX8Rh?si=iKpH-5kXQUuI-ir0z3oFMA iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/latinos-out-loud-28786454/4/

City Council Member Rafael Espinal breaks down the politics of urban ag and the bills he's introduced in NYC to support community gardens, urban farmers, and plastic reduction. Plus, hear Rafael's spontaneous dubstep haiku.

Rafael is a Brooklynite who works really hard to make the borough a great place to live, work, and grow for all. If you've recently been dancing in an NYC bar, it's all thanks to Rafael's work. He is responsible for writing a bill repealing the notorious NYC Cabaret Law from 1926 that prohibited dancing in bars. We caught up to talk about his recent bill to ban plastic straws in NYC. On the show Espinal talks plastic pollution and how it affects our waterways, the environment, nutrition in Brooklyn's food deserts, high Asthma rates in many Brooklyn neighborhoods that correlate with high vehicle traffic areas, the L Train Shutdown and how it relates to climate change, and also a new bill that he's working on that gives New Yorkers the right to disconnect after work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DreamNation/support

Rafael is a Brooklynite who works really hard to make the borough a great place to live, work, and grow for all. If you’ve recently been dancing in an NYC bar, it’s all thanks to Rafael’s work. He is responsible for writing a bill repealing the notorious NYC Cabaret Law from 1926 that prohibited dancing in bars. We caught up to talk about his recent bill to ban plastic straws in NYC. On the show Espinal talks plastic pollution and how it affects our waterways, the environment, nutrition in Brooklyn's food deserts, high Asthma rates in many Brooklyn neighborhoods that correlate with high vehicle traffic areas, the L Train Shutdown and how it relates to climate change, and also a new bill that he's working on that gives New Yorkers the right to disconnect after work.

Do you know who made your food or how much it costs? Do you care? #IMadeYourFood is the social media campaign launched by Food To Eat that tells the personal stories of local food vendors. On this episode, Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) talks with FoodTo Eat (@FoodToEat) founder Deepti Sharma (@DeeptiNYC), Zeeshan Ali (@chef_zeesh) owner of Salad Pangea (@salad.pangea.caterers) and New York Councilman Rafael Espinal (@RLEspinal) on how a better understanding of the human beings that create and cook and deliver our food every day leads to better business in our communities. This episode is sponsored by Le Creuset Cast Iron (@lecreuset). Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast.

For the season premiere of The Farm Report, host Lisa Held sits down with New York City Council Member Rafael Espinal. Born in East New York, Espinal is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and currently represents the 37th district, which includes Bushwick, Brownsville, Cypress Hills, and East New York. As a Council Member, Espinal has taken on urban agriculture as one of his primary issues. In August 2018, with the support of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, he introduced a new package of legislation that would create a comprehensive urban agriculture plan to promote and support farming across the five boroughs. Together, Held and Espinal discuss the community, economic, and environmental benefits of urban farming, what city government can and should do to encourage it, how to balance the interests of different players—from community gardens to venture capital-backed hydroponic farms—and how New York City’s path towards urban agriculture legislation fits into a larger trend of local governments across the country figuring out how to manage, support, and grow farming and gardening within city limits. The Farm Report is powered by Simplecast

What do Legos, Salt Bae and a cheese truck have in common? They all play a role in this week's Meat + Three, which is all about the dreaded bureaucratic red tape. To kick things off, we hear from Brandon Hoy, Dave Arnold, Sother Teague, Damon Boelte, and Jimmy Carbone, five of HRN's hosts who are all seasoned bar/restaurant owners in New York. They share some of the strangest red tape they've encountered. There are many rules governing when, how, and where you can open up shop – a lesson that the mysterious "Salt Bae" learned when he brought his eponymous restaurant (and glove-less hands) to Manhattan. Not all red tape stories are downers – HRN's Hannah Fordin catches up with NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal about the successful repeal the New York City Cabaret Law, a regulation introduced in 1926 that was often called racist, homophobic and authoritarian by its opponents. To better understand red tape in other cities, Sarah Strong brings us a report from New Haven about the efforts to make food trucks stationary and Micaela Heck speaks to a restauranteur about his campaign to bring a parking deck to downtown Roswell, Georgia. Love Meat + Three? Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @Heritage_Radio, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a line at ideas@meatandthree.nyc. Our theme song is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast

We’ve got some great guests joining us tonight to talk about nightlife and culture here in Bushwick, including Rafael Espinal, NYC Council member for Bushwick; Brandon Hoy, Roberta’s co-founder/owner; Bim Lafontaine of Godspeed Brewery; and Tony Bellis, Pete Lengyel, and Zack Kinney of KCBC Brewing. Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast

Brooklyn City Councilmember, Rafael Espinal, to talk about greening the city; and crime is down, but are we policing better? We'll find out. 112BK is hosted by Ashley Ford and is written and produced by Ross Tuttle, with Fred Brown, Shirin Barghi, Emily Boghosssian, Kritzie Roberts, Clinton Philson, Jr, Charmaine Lam and Ariana Rosas. Our editors are Clinton Philson, Jr. and Khyriel Palmer, our Technical Director is Eric Haugesag, and our theme music is by Brad Parker. Our Executive Producers are Aziz Isha

Since 1926, a law has been on the books in New York City that prohibits three or more people from dancing in any bar or venue that doesn't posess a notoriously hard-to-obtain “Cabaret License.” In recent months however, people from the city's nightlife community have been taken steps to change that. North Brooklyn City councilman Rafael Espinal has introduced a bill that will repeal the law.On this week's episode of the THUMP podcast, host Emilie Friedlander and Associate Editor Ezra Marcus are joined by a few of the figures at the forefront of repeal effort—including Councilman Espinal, as well as the figures from Dance Liberation Network, a group of activists and nightlife figures who've banded together under the slogan “Let NYC Dance.” Discwoman's Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson, Bossa Nova Civic Club owner John Barclay, and Rachel Nelson—owner of three Brooklyn bars and venues, including Secret Project Robot— stop by to discuss the prejudicial history of the law and how it affects New York City businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest edition of BPL, a councilman attacks a silly, racist law, Kuntzman interviews Kuntzman, and a Brooklyn Cyclone talks baseball!