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Jan 31, 2025

Education

Congressman Ritchie Torres to President Trump: Stop Defunding New York

This morning, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) hosted a press conference at his Bronx office calling out President Trump’s attacks on New York’s federal funding. Rep. Torres was joined by providers and recipients of federal funding that is now at risk, including Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and Robert Cordero, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Grand St. Settlement. […]

Jan 30, 2025

Education

Congressman Ritchie Torres Raises Alarm on New York State’s Mismanagement of Early Intervention Program

On Sunday, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) wrote to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Commissioner of New York State Department of Health James V. McDonald, and Director of the New York Bureau of Early Intervention Raymond Pierce regarding the catastrophic mismanagement of the New York State’s Early Intervention Program. On Monday morning, Rep. Torres hosted a press conference in the Bronx and […]

Dec 11, 2024

Education

Congressman Ritchie Torres to Panel for Education Policy: Stop Politicizing the SHSAT

On Wednesday, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) wrote to the Panel for Education Policy (PEP) regarding the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). A video of Rep. Torres discussing the situation can be viewed here. The letter sent reads as follows (full PDF available here): “I am writing to call upon the Panel for Education Policy (PEP) to immediately […]

Jul 25, 2024

Education

Congressman Ritchie Torres Launches New Video Series: Bronx Tales

Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) launched a new online video series titled Bronx Tales. Throughout Bronx Tales, Rep. Torres will be interviewing some of the unsung heroes of the Bronx who work every day to improve the lives of Bronxites and build a better tomorrow. The first episode, available at this link, is a long-form interview between the Congressman […]

Mar 7, 2022

Education

Members of New York Congressional Delegation Back Including Tuition Assistance for Incarcerated New Yorkers in Gov. Hochul’s State Budget

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 7, 2022 Contact: Raymond Rodriguez, raymond.rodriguez@mail.house.gov “Restoring TAP for incarcerated individuals will give New York a chance to demonstrate its commitment to social justice, equity, and fairness.” WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the push to restore the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) received yet another big boost with the backing of 8 […]