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Hace 5 días · In the News. Press. Transportation. Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) held a press conference at Kingsbridge Road Station in the Bronx to celebrate the announcement of $156 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will be coming home to the Bronx and Manhattan to ...
Hace 5 días · Sep 09, 2022. Other. Press. Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the “The Wayne Ford Federal Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022,” calling on lawmakers and agencies to take a comprehensive approach when considering enacting new laws and/or policies.
Hace 4 días · Watch on. As the 2024 election nears, Democratic U.S. Reps. Ritchie Torres and Mark Takano, co-chairs of Equality PAC, lead a major fundraising campaign aiming to double LGBTQ+ representation in Congress. Their efforts have raised about $12 million, making Equality PAC a significant political force this election cycle.
Hace 1 día · Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York marches with SAR Academy, a Jewish school in his district, in the Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)
Hace 3 días · Torres will share his perspective on deterring antisemitism and strengthening a shared commitment to civil rights in the black and Jewish communities. Panel discussions will cover the history of black–Jewish relations dating back to the Civil Rights Movement; the shifts that have taken place between the two communities; and recent developments since the horrific October 7th attack on Israel.
Hace 1 día · 4,727 likes, 229 comments - ritchietorresny15 on June 2, 2024: "I received an honor at “Trailblazers Park” in Fire Island for blazing a trail as the first Afro-Latino LGBTQ Member of Congress. Anti-Israel activists tore down the flag honoring me and instead put up a flag honoring Queer Palestinians. These activists openly align themselves with Hamas.
Hace 4 días · El representante Ritchie Torres dijo: “Estoy orgulloso de unirme a la gobernadora Hochul para anunciar una inversión masiva de $39,6 millones en fondos de reembolsos de energía para neoyorquinos de bajos ingresos.
