Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on September 27, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Adriano Espaillat! From the vibrant streets of Santo Domingo to the bustling avenues of New York City, your journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Your historic election to the New York State Senate in 2011 marked a proud moment for Dominican-Americans everywhere—proving that perseverance and passion can indeed bridge cultures and communities.

Sure, there was that little hiccup in 2012 when Congress wasn't quite ready for your awesomeness—but hey, even Babe Ruth didn't hit every ball out of Yankee Stadium! Keep swinging big; after all, politics is like baseball: there's always another inning. Cheers!