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Espada Photobomb: Protestor Embarrasses State Sen. Pedro Espada At Press Conference

First Posted: 04/19/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:35 PM ET

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WNYC :

A well-crafted press conference featuring State Sen. Pedro Espada, a Bronx Democrat, nearly was upended by opponents representing tenant rights groups.

Espada was flanked by nearly a hundred people on the steps of City Hall Wednesday as he announced a proposal to freeze rent for many tenants of rent-regulated apartments. But not everyone in the crowd was a supporter: One held up a sign reading "Beware of this bill: Like Espada It is a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." The enterprising protester stood right next to Espada as TV cameras were rolling.

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A well-crafted press conference featuring State Sen. Pedro Espada, a Bronx Democrat, nearly was upended by opponents representing tenant rights groups. Espada was flanked by nearly a hundred people...
A well-crafted press conference featuring State Sen. Pedro Espada, a Bronx Democrat, nearly was upended by opponents representing tenant rights groups. Espada was flanked by nearly a hundred people...
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