Ritchie Torres: “We don't need a Mr Nice Guy. We need a Mr Tough Guy.”

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…

I’m grateful the mayor has made cleaning up The Hub a priority in the short term. We need a commitment in the long run. It is unacceptable to tolerate an open air drug market in The Bronx.

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…

Today I want to honor the extraordinary dedication of community leader Allison Griffith and the Radcliff Magenta Block Association, whose tireless work has transformed their Bronx neighborhood. Over 20 years ago, Lillian McDuffie and…