keep the seat he has held since 1971, has 47% of the likely vote, to Mr. Espaillats 34%, according to a NY1/Siena College Poll out Thursday. The Rev. Michael Walrond Jr., a Harlem pastor, is in third place with 7% of the likely vote, followed by Yolanda Garcia, a Bronx community activist, with 4%
Linara Davidson, Mr. Walronds campaign manager, said: Todays poll does not reflect the momentum or voice of a significant number of residents in NYs 13th Congressional District who support Michael Walronds candidacy.