Espaillat Expected to Kick-Off Senate Re-Election Race Tonight

Manhattan State Sen. Adriano Espaillat is expected to announce that he will run for re-election to the state Senate this evening, at Fort Green Presbyterian Church in Manhattan at 6 p.m. Espaillat sent out an announcement to supporters last evening terming the announcement "Adriano's next steps." Espaillat is slated to face a primary challenge against Assemblyman Guillermo Linares, a longtime rival, who has been running for the Senate seat for months, and who is expected to have the backing of Rep. Charlie Rangel, Espaillat's erstwhile primary opponent. A spokesman for Espaillat did not immediately return a request for comment. To read more from City & State [click here. ](http://www.cityandstateny.com)