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.
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Torres emphasizes the need for long-term commitment to address drug issues in The Bronx.
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