Ritchie Torres: “I just hope that we are not taking the too-big-to-fail approach with some of these housing agencies that are massive.”

The caregivers are working much harder than you are.

I rise today to honor Cheryl Marie DeWitt, known to all as Ms. Dee, a true Bronx treasure and champion of our children. Born to a young, single mother and raised by loving foster parents, Ms. Dee learned early that caring adults can change…

I rise today to honor a true Bronxite, Mr. Gene Edwards. His story is inseparable from the story of our borough, our city, and our country. Gene grew up in the very heart of the Bronx, attended New York City public schools, raised in…

I rise to honor a true daughter of the Bronx, a leader whose life has lifted generations: Shirley Fearon. Born and raised right here in our borough, Shirley embodies the heart and resilience of the northeast Bronx. A lifelong educator, she…