Ritchie Torres Archives

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The arrest Tuesday of 70 NYCHA employees who allegedly pocketed bribes for steering small-dollar contracts is prompting calls to reform how the housing authority handles such work—what Congressman and former…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jul 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Podcasts Politics

City Watch: Ritchie Torres Wants to Make Federal Rent Relief Permanent

The Stable Families Act builds off the massive pot of money that Congress sent to states and local governments to cover rent arrears for tenants who could not make payments…

ByDavid Brand 9Comments

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Jul 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

After Slow Start, NYC Issues Thousands of Federal Housing Vouchers

The city has distributed 91 percent of the roughly 7,800 new emergency housing vouchers (EHVs) they received last May—a dramatic increase since March, when they had issued less than a…

ByDavid Brand 8Comments

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Aug 2021

Uncategorized

Congresista llega a un acuerdo para mantener el propuesto convertidor de alta tensión fuera del “callejón del asma” del sur del Bronx

Un representante de las empresas que están detrás de la propuesta dice que han acordado revisar los planes en respuesta a la oposición de la comunidad y si el proyecto…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Climate and Environment

Rep. Ritchie Torres Strikes Deal to Keep Proposed High-Voltage Converter Out of South Bronx’s ‘Asthma Alley’

A representative for the companies behind the proposal say they’ve since agreed to revise the plans in response to the community opposition, and if the project is approved, would build…

ByLiz Donovan 2Comments

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Mar 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Government

Estatus de Puerto Rico, la línea divisoria entre demócratas

Desde 1898 hasta el presente han habido más de cien proyectos entre propuestas para cambiar el estatus de Puerto Rico, referéndums y plebiscitos. La isla a menudo se ha dividido…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

15

Jan 2021

Government Podcasts

The Check In: Jose Serrano’s Legacy in The Bronx

In this week’s episode, Spanish-language reporter Daniel Parra discusses his recent profile of Jose Serrano, who retired at the end of 2020 after representing the South Bronx in Congress for…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Nov 2020

Government

The Check In: NYC Special Elections, Explained

In this week’s podcast episode, Executive Editor Jarrett Murphy offers the rundown on the five special elections slated to take place in the coming months, where candidates are vying to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2020

Government

Allegations of Irregularities in Bronx Congressional Voting

At least four candidates in the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Bronx Rep. Jose Serrano say there were irregularities in Primary Day voting.

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Jun 2020

Opinion

Op-Endorsement: Ritchie Torres for Congress

‘There are 12 candidates running for this seat, but every indicator says that the race has narrowed and either Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. or Torres will win.’

ByElvin Garcia 1Comment

Bribery Scandal Renews Scrutiny of NYCHA’s ‘No-Bid’ Contracting Process

City Watch: Ritchie Torres Wants to Make Federal Rent Relief Permanent

After Slow Start, NYC Issues Thousands of Federal Housing Vouchers

Congresista llega a un acuerdo para mantener el propuesto convertidor de alta tensión fuera del “callejón del asma” del sur del Bronx

Rep. Ritchie Torres Strikes Deal to Keep Proposed High-Voltage Converter Out of South Bronx’s ‘Asthma Alley’

Estatus de Puerto Rico, la línea divisoria entre demócratas

The Check In: Jose Serrano’s Legacy in The Bronx

The Check In: NYC Special Elections, Explained

Allegations of Irregularities in Bronx Congressional Voting

Op-Endorsement: Ritchie Torres for Congress

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