NYC Gazette

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 15th district, shared a series of tweets on March 3, 2025, addressing various issues ranging from digital assets to utility rates and a congressional guest. Torres has been in Congress since 2021, succeeding José E. Serrano.

In a tweet posted at 15:51 UTC, Rep. Torres announced the launch of the Congressional Crypto Caucus alongside the GOP Majority Whip. He stated that they aim to create a "unified, bipartisan coalition" to strengthen America's position in digital assets and blockchain innovation. "Excited to announce that today, @GOPMajorityWhip and I are launching the Congressional Crypto Caucus."

Later at 16:45 UTC, Rep. Torres criticized Governor Hochul regarding high utility rates affecting New Yorkers. He argued that her Public Service Commission is contributing to rising costs and advocated for an independent Office of the Consumer Advocate to support working-class families. "Governor Hochul may claim to feel the pain of New Yorkers struggling with high utility rates..."

At 19:01 UTC, Rep. Torres revealed his plans to bring Nancy Bolan as his guest to Trump's joint address to Congress. Bolan is a Bronx-based USAID employee who was fired by DOGE and has dedicated her career as a registered nurse practitioner and certified midwife to assisting vulnerable women and children. "Tomorrow, I will be bringing Nancy Bolan -- a Bronx-based USAID employee fired by DOGE -- as my guest..."