NYC Gazette

Ritchie Torres, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 15th district, has recently shared updates and insights on his activities through social media posts. His tweets highlight his ongoing efforts and interests, from engaging with new platforms to addressing critical national issues.

On February 5, 2025, Ritchie Torres announced his presence on BlueSky by inviting followers to stay informed about his initiatives in the Bronx and his opposition to Donald Trump's presidency. He stated: "Just joined BlueSky Follow me there to keep up-to-date with my work fighting for the Bronx and resisting the dangerous excesses of Donald Trump's presidency."

Later that day, Torres emphasized the role of art in promoting empathy and awareness. He highlighted an upcoming photo exhibition by @followbdc in the Bronx titled 'School Shootings in America.' The exhibition aims to explore this significant national issue. He tweeted: "Through telling stories, art has the power to foster empathy, and change hearts and minds. @followbdc, a cultural gem in our borough, is holding a photo exhibition, 'School Shootings in America’, which will examine this solemn and dire national phenomena."

In another post dated February 6, 2025, Torres expressed concern over former President Donald Trump's actions regarding New York's funding. He succinctly remarked: "Donald Trump is attempting to defund New York."