The Darializa Avila Chevalier Interview. How she's Challenging Adriano Espaillat in Uptown Manhattan

In this in-depth interview, Darializa Avila Chevalier discusses her campaign for Congress in District 13, addressing critical issues like housing affordability, community organizing, foreign policy, and the influence of lobby groups like AIPAC. The conversation also explores the broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on U.S. politics and society.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:48 Personal Connections to Uptown and Motivation to Run01:40 Structural Issues in the Community and Personal Organizing Work02:49 Housing Crisis and Political Critique of Espayal04:15 Addressing Housing Affordability and Corporate Landlords05:59 Investing in NYCHA and Public Housing Repairs08:19 Other Community Concerns: Childhood Poverty and ICE09:16 Foreign Policy, Palestine, and U.S. Support for Israel17:48 Community Response to Israel-Palestine Conflict23:57 Campaign Funding, AIPAC, and Electoral Strategy27:19 Messaging to Latino and Senior Voters32:13 Historical Background and Personal Family Story35:26 How to Support the Campaign and Get Involved