Ritchie Torres: “The solution to homelessness is affordable housing.”

Democrats should be careful not to cede the issue of public safety to Donald Trump and Republicans.

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.

Now, more than ever, it’s important for every Democrat and every New Yorker to stand with the Governor as she fights with New York and fights against the Trump administration.

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…