Torres takes early lead in congressional race
City Councilman Ritchie Torres has taken a commanding lead in the crowded race to replace Rep. Jose E. Serrano in Congress. With all 490 districts counted in the 15th Congressional…
Candidate: Julio Pabon
My name is Julio Pabòn and even though I’m running for congress in NY-15 I promise you I am not a politician. I do not want a political career and…
Candidate: Ritchie Torres
The Ritchie Torres Plan: • Extend stimulus checks monthly until the pandemic ends • Create housing vouchers to cap rent at 30% of income, protect tenants against COVID-related discrimination • Demand universal health care to expand health care to everyone, force…
Candidate: Samelys Lopez
I will be proud to continue the fine legacy of Jose E Serrano. He has represented NY’s 15th district honorably. The South Bronx lived through tough times in the 1970s…
Candidate: Frangell Basora
We will build a system where healthcare is directly focused on our people and on our communities. Additionally, we will address our communities’ mental health crises and the disparity in…
Candidate: Melissa Mark-Viverito
Melissa Mark-Viverito 2014-2017 Speaker of the New York City Council 2006-2017 New York City Councilmember, District 8Â 2019-2020 Candidate for NY-15 Melissa Mark-Viverito was the first Puerto Rican and Latina…
Crucial seats in play in Tuesday primaries
When South Bronx voters cast their votes in Democratic primary elections this Tuesday, June 23, they will be entering new political terrain. Gone from the ballot is Rep. Jose E.…
Local initiatives are best hope of reforming NYPD, says Community Council
Unlike protesters locally and nationwide who believe the police cannot be reformed and should be defunded, Gabe De Jesus points to his memories of growing up in the South Bronx…