Rafael Espinal
American politician and non-profit executive
Biography
Rafael L. Espinal Jr. (born June 30, 1984) is an American politician and non-profit executive. A Democrat, he began his political career in the New York State Assembly, representing New York's 54th State Assembly district in Brooklyn from 2011 to 2013. He later served on the New York City Council from 2014 to 2020, representing the 37th district, which includes portions of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Cypress Hills, and East New York in Brooklyn.
In January 2020, he resigned from the City Council to become President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, a national organization advocating for independent workers.
He was appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment in January 2026. The office permits and oversees Film & Television production in New York City and serves as a liaison for the city's creative industries and workforce.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the New York State Assembly
- commissioner
Employers / organisations
- Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
Quick answers about Rafael Espinal
- How old is Rafael Espinal?
- Rafael Espinal is 42 years old (born June 30, 1984).
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- Rafael Espinal was born on June 30, 1984.
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