This week, I had the chance to speak directly to Governor Hochul 1:1 about some of the most pressing issues facing our district and beyond. I'm looking forward to further engagement. @governor.ny.gov #Cybersecurity #AffordableHousing #CrossBronx #HousingStability #ElectionSecurity

Con Edison is investigating a dielectric leak in Yonkers that may be contributing to an oily sheen on the Bronx River, reaching as far as the Bronx Zoo. For more information, call us at 718-893-0202 #BronxRiver #CommunityAdvisory #ConEdison #SouthBronx #CleanWater #RiverHealth #CommunityAlert

On Thursday, August 28th, join us for mobile office hours at the Soundview Library, from 1 PM to 3 PM. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, & connect you to the support you need. We look forward to seeing you. #MobileOfficeHours #soundview #HereToHelp #BronxResources #AD85

I was honored to moderate Fordham’s “Designing for Equity & Impact” panel for the Bronx Green Jobs Center. We discussed building a model for accessible green jobs. Thank you to Fordham, NY Sun Works, Reborn Farms, BX EDC, & everyone who joined. #GreenJobs #BronxGreenEconomy #fordhamuniversity

I recently joined Bronx Community Board 2 & Baldor Food for their annual Back-to-School Giveaway. It was a great opportunity to connect with our neighbors and famlies. Thank you to everyone who helped our kids prepare for the new school year. #BackToSchool #Bronx #TeamTorres #communityboard

It was great to connect with Emblem Health at their Southern Boulevard facility during their Back to School Giveaway last week. Thank you to Emblem Health & the community partners for making this event a success. #BackToSchool #CommunityHealth #SchoolSupplies @emblemhealthnyc.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for our paper shredding event on Story Avenue. Special thanks to Senator Fernandez, the NYC Department of Sanitation, and Bronx Community Board 9 for partnering with me to make this event possible. #BronxEvents #ProtectYourInfo #safedisposal

This Thursday, join us for a community backpack giveaway at the Harding Park Homeowners Association from 6 - 7 PM. Have any questions? Check our flyer for more details, call 718-893-0202 or email [email protected]. I hope to see you there! #BackToSchool #Bronx #SchoolSupplies #southbronx

It was a great turnout for this year’s National Night Out. Across the South Bronx, neighbors came together in the name of community & public safety. Thank you to the 41st and 43rd Precincts & all the organizations who made the night possible. #nationalnightout2025 #41stprecinct #43rdprecinct

I visited The Point CDC in Hunts Point for an important conversation about the future of the neighborhood. Thank you to Maria, Leslie, Dari and the entire team for the thoughtful discussion and tour. #HuntsPoint #Communitypower #youthleadership #bronxstrong #ThePointCDC #EmeritaTorres

This weekend, I joined our community for the 37th Annual Soundview Old Timer’s Reunion! People came from the block, across the Bronx, & even out of state to celebrate our history & give back. A big thanks to the Old Timer Committee for keeping the tradition alive. #Soundview #OldTimersDay #Bronx

On August 8th, I’m hosting a paper shredding event from 9 - 12 PM in partnership with The NYC Department of Sanitation, Senator Fernandez, & Bronx CB9. See our flyer for more details. Have questions? Call 718-893-0202 or email [email protected]. #PaperShredding #AssemblymemberTorres

Yesterday, I had a great visit to the HOGAR Senior Center. Thank you to the staff for the warm welcome, for giving me the chance to speak with our seniors, and to see your work firsthand. I look forward to coming back soon. #AgingWithDignity #AssemblymemberTorres #longwood #huntspoint

Yesterday I welcomed Commissioner Jackie Bray from NYS Homeland Security to our new district office. I am grateful for her partnership and the agency’s work to keep New Yorkers safe. #Cybersecurity #PublicSafety #DHSES #HomelandSecurity #AssemblymemberTorres #banknotebuilding @nysdhses.bsky.social

Join us for mobile office hours at Manor Ave Open Streets from 11AM to 2PM next Thursday. (between 172nd St and Westchester Ave). Check our flyer for additional dates and locations. We look forward to seeing you. #MobileOfficeHours #ClasonPoint #BronxEvents #AssemblymemberTorres #BronxResources

It was great to meet with the Southern Blvd BID and community partners for an important conversation on safety along Southern Blvd. Thank you to all the government and community partners who joined us for this discussion. #SouthernBlvdBID #thenewbxcc #BronxBusinesses #PublicSafety

My statement on the passing of Officer Didarul Islam in the Midtown Manhattan shooting on July 28th. We stand with his family and all those affected by this tragedy. #officerislam #midtownshooting #nypd #publicsafety #communitysupport #Bronx #assemblymembertorres #inmemoriam

We’re moving! We will officially reopen in our new space on Monday August 4th at the Banknote Building. You can find us at 1231 Lafayette Avenue, Suite L620, Bronx, NY 10474. We look forward to welcoming you next week. #WeAreMoving #SouthBronx #AssemblymemberTorres #BanknoteBuilding

I had a great tour of the Castle Hill YMCA, where I'm a proud member. I read to KinderCamp kids and heard about their summer adventures. A big thank you to the #CastleHillYMCA for the wonderful afternoon. #KinderCamp #BronxKids #FutureLeaders #SummerCamp #AssemblymemberTorres #SouthBronx #YMCA

We’re moving! Our district office is closed this week, from 7/29 to 8/1, as we transition to a new space. We’ll reopen on Monday, August 4 at our new location in the Banknote Building: 1231 Lafayette Ave, Suite L620, Bronx, NY 10474 #SouthBronx #BronxCommunity #AssemblymemberTorres #OfficeUpdate

Had a great time at this year’s Soundview Family Day! Proud to sponsor food and drinks with Montefiore-Einstein and spend the day with families. Big thanks to Soundview Residents Council Inc. and all who helped make it a success. #SoundviewFamilyDay #Community #BronxStrong #teamtorres

I’m proud to lead a coalition of government colleagues & community partners calling on Gov. Hochul & the NYS DOT in this open letter. We call for transparency & public input at every stage of the $900M dollar Cross Bronx 5 Bridges Project. Our communities must be at the center of this process.

#TeamTorres was on-site at Rosedale Gardens hosting our Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption enrollment (SCRIE) workshop in partnership with @nychousing.bsky.social to help seniors lock in affordable housing & avoid future rent increases. #SCRIE #SeniorSupport #HousingAccess #HPD

I helped kick off this year’s Top of the Hill basketball tournament, celebrating the Bronx’s best middle & high school players. Events like this bring neighbors together, support our youth, & help build a stronger, safer Bronx. Thank you for providing this vital programming for our youth.

It was an honor to speak and join those who came out for the Seize the Music: Shake Epilepsy event. Thank you to Tara Gibson for organizing and leading this effort, and to all who joined the conversation. #ShakeEpilepsy #SeizeTheCure #CommunityHealth

Thanks for joining us Monday for our community cleanup at Soundview Park. Your efforts are helping to keep this space clean for our community & ensure Soundview stays beautiful all summer long. @nycparks.bsky.social #SoundviewPark #NYCParks #AssemblymemberTorres #PartnershipsForParks

Happy Independence Day! We celebrate what freedom means for our communities: dignity, safety, opportunity, and a chance to shape our future. There's still work ahead, but I'm proud to be in that fight with you. Wishing you all a safe and joyful holiday. #independenceday2025 #justiceforall

Our offices will be closed this Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. #IndependenceDay #OfficeClosure #SouthBronx #TeamTorres #July4th2025

Last Friday, I brought NYCHA tenant leaders together from across my district to share updates from Albany, hear directly from residents, & talk through the housing issues that matter most in our public housing developments. Thank you for your partnership. #BronxHousing @nycha1934.bsky.social

My Official Statement on the Fire at 1260 Fteley Avenue. Anyone with information or looking to help can contact my office at (718) 893-0202 or [email protected] #Bronx #FteleyAve #CommunitySupport #PublicSafety @redcrossny.bsky.social @fdny.bsky.social

Starting July 1st, our office will be open Monday to Thursday, 10 AM - 5 PM, & CLOSED on Fridays. We will continue regular office hours after Labor Day on Tuesday September 2nd. For any questions, please call up at 718-892-0202 or email us at [email protected] #summerofficehours #constituent

Caribbean Americans have shaped the fabric of the United States.  Their influence is woven into our communities and history.  We honor their resilience and achievements this month and always. #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #UnityInDiversity #CaribbeanPride

This weekend, Team Torres joined the Wynn Family, Council Member Amanda Farías, community partners, and neighbors, for a beautiful street co-naming honoring Sarah Wynn. Sarah’s dedication made an impact on Lafayette Estates and her community. #StreetCoNaming #LafayetteEstates #TeamTorres

On World Refugee Day, we recognize those forced to flee their homes for the promise of a brighter tomorrow.  In these challenging times, let's show up for refugees by offering safety & opportunity. #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights #NewBeginnings

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all dads, father figures, mentors, and caregivers in our lives.  Thank you for everything! - - - ¡Feliz Día del Padre a todos los padres, figuras paternas, mentores y cuidadores en nuestras vidas! ¡Gracias por todo! #FathersDay #ThankYouDads #FatherFigures

Bill passage! My bill A7086 passed the Assembly with bipartisan support. It requires the Thruway Authority to report on how it spends nearly $1B a year. New Yorkers deserve transparency. MWBEs & small businesses deserve a fair shot. #AccountabilityInAction #FairShotForBusinesses #FairshotforMWBEs

I joined my colleagues in the NYS Legislature to send a clear message: Hands off our Healthcare. Trump’s so-called big beautiful bill would dismantle the healthcare safety net our communities rely on every day. NY is watching. #HandsOffOurHealthcare #ProtectHealthcare #NYSAssembly #SouthBronx

This year, we passed the 1st law in the US requiring companies to disclose when algorithms use personal data to set prices. As Washington pulls back, NY is leading the way to protect people from unfair data practices. Read more: www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

Free tickets to Bronx Day on 6/14/25 from 10:00-6:00 PM at the @nybg.bsky.social Botanical Garden! We're giving 2 FREE tickets to the 1st 30 Bronx residents who visit our district office! 1 pair per household.1st come, 1st served. While supplies last. #BronxDay #NYBG #SouthBronx #FreeTickets

Today we honor Sojourner Truth, a fearless voice for justice whose legacy lives on across the Bronx. Her words remind us: “I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me.” Let’s carry that light forward. #SojournerTruth #BronxStrong

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who never made it home. They wore the uniform, served with honor, & gave their lives for something bigger than themselves. We carry their memory with us and honor them by fighting for a more just & caring home. Thank you for your service. #MemorialDay

I joined colleagues at the @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social Center For Urban Future & panel on expanding K-12 computing education in NY. Bronx Students deserve full access to CS classes, trained teachers, & tech resources. We need to invest now & make this a statewide commitment. @solagesny.bsky.social

Our kids are eating food with chemicals banned in other countries, & no one’s warning us. I’m backing legislation to ban toxic additives, flag extreme sodium levels, & stop junk food companies from targeting our communities. #HealthyBronx @amannakelles.bsky.social @sapnanyc.bsky.social

Teachers don’t just teach. In the Bronx, they are mentors, role models, & lifelines. Thank you for showing up every day, for every child. You are building the future, one student at a time. #ThankATeacher #BronxEducation @ps48.bsky.social @ps62.bsky.social @ps100.bsky.social @ps93.bsky.social

I met with providers & advocates to discuss how funding gaps & staffing shortages are straining services and impacting children, classrooms, & families across NY. I am committed to standing with them & making sure Albany delivers. #BronxEducation #SpecialEducationMatters #DisabilityJustice

Changes are coming to Soundview to make streets safer for everyone. NYC DOT will remove excess vehicle lanes, reduce speeding, & add protected bike lanes in each direction This project helps expand the Bronx bike network and organizes traffic flow For more: visit nyc.gov/dot or call 212-748-6680

Cinco de Mayo is about resilience and pride.  In the Bronx, we celebrate the beauty and strength of our Mexican and Latino communities.  Today and every day, we uplift the cultures that make our borough strong. #CincoDeMayo #BronxCommunity #CulturalHeritage @weareunidosus.bsky.social

Due to an unforeseen issue, our Bronx district office will be closed until Tuesday, May 6. We know how important in-person support is for our community. For urgent needs, please call or email us. Thank you for your patience & understanding. #DistrictOfficeUpdate #ConstituentServices #BronxStrong

Workers are the backbone of the Bronx. Today we recognize the fight for fair wages, safe conditions, & respect. I stand in solidarity with every worker who lifts up our families & neighborhoods. #LaborRights #MayDay #BronxWorkers @dc37nyc.bsky.social @32bjseiu.bsky.social @nynurses.bsky.social

Asian American and Pacific Islander communities strengthen the Bronx with their contributions, culture, and courage. This month we celebrate your history and honor your future. I am proud to stand with you today and always. #aapiheritagemonth #celebrateaapi #bronxdiversity #strongertogether