Ritchie Torres: “She’s not performative, she’s substantive. She’s focused on solving problems, and that’s the kind of leadership we need…”

The May flooding hit Bronx families and small businesses hard, and I'm glad Governor Hochul secured this disaster declaration to get them the help they need.

I rise today to honor the Rev. Dr. Pierre-Andre Duvert, a spiritual giant, and a community leader whose life of service has touched thousands across the Bronx and beyond. Born in Haiti and ordained in 1991 at the Cathedral of St. John the…

Congress is far more educated about these issues now … the answer [for cryptocurrency companies] is not to complain but to educate.

I rise today to honor Julio Pabon, a visionary, a fighter, and the heartbeat of the South Bronx for over five decades. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in our resilient borough, Julio never waited for change. He built it. He founded the…