Rep. Ritchie Torres

Congressman for #NY15 (Bronx). Bronx native, product of public housing. Fighting every day for the essential borough.

Official House account.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

The Cross Bronx Expressway has polluted the Bronx for generations and treated our community as expendable.

That ends with us.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Earlier today, my Bronx district office received an envelope delivered by mail that contained a suspicious substance. Local law enforcement responded swiftly and, after investigating, determined the substance to be non-hazardous. The evidence will now be sent to the FBI for further investigation. I’m grateful to the officers and first responders who acted so quickly to keep my staff and constituents safe.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

“Families in the Bronx and across the country save up to buy these games, and they deserve better than a license that can vanish at any time. The Power To The Players Act ensures consumers own what they buy and can keep playing long after a company moves on.”

Read more below:

[Kotaku @Kotaku]

Democratic Congress member Ritchie Torres is introducing legislation in Congress to regulate digital video game ownership.

"A game that can be taken away the moment a company pulls the plug is not a purchase. It is a rental disguised as a sale."

https://t.co/bcgECOmnR2

[Kotaku @Kotaku]

Democratic Congress member Ritchie Torres is introducing legislation in Congress to regulate digital video game ownership.

"A game that can be taken away the moment a company pulls the plug is not a purchase. It is a rental disguised as a sale."

https://t.co/bcgECOmnR2

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

I am outraged by the ICE shooting of a man in Marble Hill today as he sat in his car beside a 5-year-old child.

Firing multiple rounds into a car with a child inside, on a busy residential street in the Bronx, is abhorrent and indefensible. It put an entire neighborhood in danger and left a man seriously injured.

ICE has long operated as a rogue agency, and today’s shooting is a chilling reminder of how little regard it has for the safety of New Yorkers. I am calling on the DHS Inspector General to open an immediate and independent investigation, and on ICE to release all footage of the shooting.

New Yorkers are owed a full accounting, not silence.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

SNAP helps nearly 3 million New Yorkers afford groceries. Today, the federal share of SNAP administrative costs falls from 50% to 25%, shifting more costs to New York. I'm fighting to delay Trump's next SNAP cost shift and protect this critical lifeline.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to everyone observing in the Bronx and beyond. May this be a time for reflection, forgiveness, and connection with the people who matter most. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Electric bill too high? You may be eligible for a monthly discount.

New York State’s Energy Affordability Program can save you up to hundreds of dollars a year. This is on top of the $200 rebate checks going to millions of homes.

See if you’re eligible: https://t.co/6tr154xxKp

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Generaciones de neoyorquinos latinos han ayudado a forjar el Bronx que llamamos nuestro hogar.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Sigamos celebrando nuestras culturas, tradiciones e historias, y construyendo juntos el futuro del Bronx.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Generations of Latino New Yorkers have helped shape the Bronx we call home.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate our cultures, traditions, and histories.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let us continue to celebrate our roots and build the future of the Bronx together.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

To our Jewish neighbors in the Bronx and beyond: wishing you and your loved ones a sweet and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.

May the new year bring health and happiness. Shana Tova!

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Melrose and Morrisania is a serious matter for our community. My heart is with the Bronxites affected and their families.

If you were in this area and develop flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention. Early treatment matters.

Read my full statement below:

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

The NYC Health Department is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease in Melrose and Morrisania. If you live, work, or recently visited the area and develop flu-like symptoms, please seek medical attention and follow the latest guidance. Learn more here: https://t.co/hWOedz5Q3Z

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

September 11 changed our city, our country, and countless lives forever.

Today, I remember every family who lost someone they loved, every survivor who carries the memories of that day, and every first responder who ran toward danger to save others.

We will never forget.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

The Garífuna community is an important part of the Bronx, and this issue is deeply personal to many of my constituents. I'm urging Secretary Rubio and the State Department to press the Honduran government to protect Garífuna families and uphold their rights.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Suicide prevention is personal to me. On World Suicide Prevention Day, I want to remind anyone struggling that you are not alone. There is help, there is hope, and you do not have to face it alone. Call or text 988 for support.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate everyone who shows up every day to work hard, care for their families, support their communities, and keep our city moving forward. Thank you for all that you do for the Bronx and beyond.

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/fq8YHt5Vv0

[Rep. Ritchie Torres @RepRitchie]

Calling all NY-15 students in grades 9-12! I’m proud to announce that our office is launching its first-ever Youth Advisory Council for the 2026-27 school year. Apply to learn about government, engage in public policy, and serve your community. Applications close Sept. 21.