Ritchie Torres: “I just want to interject, because I see my time--$3 billion will lead to the rebuilding of how many homes?”

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…

I rise to celebrate a true pillar of faith, resilience, and community in the Bronx, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Williamsbridge. What began humbly in 1914 in the living room of Mr. and Mrs. William Witty has grown into one of the most…

She’s not performative, she’s substantive. She’s focused on solving problems, and that’s the kind of leadership we need right now.

I rise today to celebrate Dr. Johnnie Ruth Goff, a tireless educator, visionary leader, and true pillar of the North Bronx community. Born in Georgetown, South Carolina, Dr. Goff poured more than three decades of her life into our public…