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Senator Jeff Klein & Councilman Ritchie Torres expose dangerous sexual predators illegally living in NYCHA housing developments

Senator Jeff Klein & Councilman Ritchie Torres expose dangerous sexual predators illegally living in NYCHA housing developments

Despite federal ban, more sex offenders are calling NYCHA developments home State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Councilman Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx), joined by Councilman Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) and outraged New York City Housing Development tenants,  released an alarming investigative report […]

by · December 17, 2015 · Crime, Housing
SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

SEN. JEFF KLEIN UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REINVESTING IN AFFORDABLE AND PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY – Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) unveiled the IDC’s bold and comprehensive housing agenda to members of the New York Housing Conference at a luncheon event on Thursday. Klein, joined by Senator David […]

by · February 20, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government, News
Council Member Ritchie Torres  Pioneers Use of Discretionary Funding toward Health Bucks

Council Member Ritchie Torres Pioneers Use of Discretionary Funding toward Health Bucks

Yesterday, at a press conference at Poe Park, Councilman Ritchie Torres announced funding for Health Bucks, an innovative program to promote healthier choices for Bronx residents whereby coupons offering $2 toward fruits and vegetables from farmer’s markets are distributed through local organizations to residents.  Torres […]

by · July 30, 2014 · Local News
Councilman Torres Featured In City, Local Media

Councilman Torres Featured In City, Local Media

Councilman Ritchie Torres, elected last fall and beginning his first full term last month, has made waves around the city, as an early supporter of East Harlem/South Bronx Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito for Speaker of the City Council and as the […]

by · February 5, 2014 · Local News, News

“Proudly celebrating MLK’s legacy by getting arrested”

Hon. Ritchie Torres NYTIMES: “Several City Council members were arrested at the protest. Councilman Ritchie Torres of the Bronx posted a photo of his arrest on Twitter. “Proudly celebrating MLK’s legacy by getting arrested for the first time ever in […]

by · January 21, 2014 · Local News, Uncategorized