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

Earlier this month, Pal-Awda boasted about forcing a Jewish community event out of Queens. Now the group has set its sights on Riverdale, targeting Jewish families in our borough simply for gathering together. Riverdale is home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities in New York, and its families deserve to come together without fear. Organizing a campaign to hunt down these gatherings and drive them out of our neighborhoods is an attack on Jewish New Yorkers. Pushing anyone out of public life in our city because of their faith is nothing to celebrate, and the Bronx will not tolerate it.

I am deeply disturbed by the outbreak of violence against protesters in Albania. The actions taken by the Albanian police are beyond the pale, and must end. Albanians have a right to peacefully protest, the police must respect the protesters right to protest, and the police must maintain the rule of law. The situation must deescalate to calm the alarming violence.

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.

“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:

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." kotaku.com/rep-ritchie-torre…

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.

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.

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.

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: NY.gov/EAP

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!

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:

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: on.nyc.gov/4h1Pll6

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.

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.