U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Twitter Website
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Twitter Website
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 15th district, recently shared his views on social media regarding several key issues and meetings. The posts reflect his active involvement in both local and international matters.
On November 18, 2024, Rep. Torres expressed opposition to the New York State Department of Transportation's plan to widen the Cross Bronx Expressway. In collaboration with fellow representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, he wrote to Governor Kathy Hochul to voice their concerns. He stated that "Scarring the South Bronx with more highways runs counter to the environmental & public health needs of our constituents, as well as our communal vision of 'Reimagining the Cross...'".
The following day, on November 19, Rep. Torres highlighted an international engagement by sharing his meeting with Ambassadeur Olivier Nduhungirehe from Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He described it as "an honor".
Later on November 19, Rep. Torres discussed the importance of affordable housing alongside Representative Darin LaHood during a conversation with Politico. Emphasizing his personal connection to this issue due to his upbringing in public housing in The Bronx, he stated that "affordable housing is crucial to the vitality of our borough and our nation."
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