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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 23

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.

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NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 22

#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

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 17

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.

NYS Assembly Member Emérita Torres @amemeritatorres.bsky.social · Jul 9

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