Wright Concession To Espaillat 6-30-16

Victory. Unity.
NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat speaks at an appearance outside Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem. Primary opponent Keith Wright acknowledged his defeat in the close race for the Democratic nomination to succeed Charles Rangel and offered support for Espaillat. Wright Concession 6-30-16
Espaillat & Rangel
Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Charles B. Rangel embrace as Keith Wright looks on, as Wright conceded to Espaillat in the race to succeed Rangel. Wright is a longtime ally of Rangel and Rangel supported his campaign. 6-30-16
Scene
Among those joining the Wright/Espaillat appearance outside Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (front, right), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. (center, behind blue hat), Bronx Democratic Committee Chairman Marcos Crespo (front, to Rangel's right), NYC Public Advocate Tish James (center, behind Rangel & Espaillat) and NY13 candidates Adam Clayton Powell IV (back, left) and Suzan Johnson Cook (back, right). NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is out of view behind Wright. Wright Concession 6-30-16