Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened.

I know that New York City remains the highest density urban area in the country and by far dedicates more of its own funds to fighting terrorism than any other municipality.

Salaries haven't kept up with inflation, and there is such anger coming out of Washington about immigrants that I think it has curtailed the ability of local folks here to hire immigrants, .. I really believe it starts from the top, and the policy continues to be one of ignoring people at the bottom, cutting taxes for those on the top and spending a lot of money for a war built on lies.

Any religious organization should be allowed to hire based on their religious preference- but not with federal dollars.

As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants.

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx.

People must realize that a crime motivated by racial or ethnic prejudice against one group is a crime against all of us.