NYC Gazette

Ritchie Torres, a U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 15th district, delivered candid remarks via his social media account regarding current political decisions and economic conditions. He addressed recent developments around inflation policies, state affordability, and digital currency frameworks.

"Gov. Kathy Hochul: You have announced with great fanfare an inflation refund for the working people of New York. A living wage that keeps up with the cost of living is the ultimate form of inflation refund for NY’s human services workforce." This statement was made on March 31, 2025, expressing Torres' perspective on the benefits of a living wage for New Yorkers, particularly those working in human services.

On April 1, 2025, Torres used the occasion of April Fools' Day to critically address state affordability. He stated, "For those of you who thought Gov. Kathy Hochul made New York an affordable place to live: April Fools." This comment reflects his skepticism about measures taken to address living costs in New York.

Torres also commented on the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the implications of technological terminologies in the social media space. On April 2, 2025, he humorously remarked, "It turns out that the 'E' in DOGE does not stand for efficiency. It stands for elimination." This suggests his critical stance on some aspects of digital currencies, particularly their efficiency and practical application.