Ritchie Torres: “The caregivers are working much harder than you are.”

I rise to acknowledge Tanya Pedler, a passionate community leader, disability advocate, and the current president of the Morrisania Air Rights Houses Tenant Association in the south Bronx. A dedicated mother and tireless organizer, Tanya…

I rise today to honor a true son of the Bronx and a shining example of the American Dream: Mr. Haji Dukuray. In 1988, Haji arrived from The Gambia with little more than hope and determination. He built a life rooted in faith, family, and…

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…

If the bill surgically targets fraud, waste and abuse, then why would it be necessary to set up a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals?