Career
He is a Democrat. The district includes Allerton, Belmont, Bronx Park, Claremont Village, Crotona Park, Fordham, Mount Eden, Mount Hope, Norwood, Parkchester, Tremont, Van Nest, West Farms and Williamsbridge in The Bronx. Currently, he serves as the chair of the Committee on Public Housing, and is a deputy Majority Leader. Torres grew up in New York City.
Torres was selected as a fellow in the inaugural class of the Coro New York Exploring Leadership Program, and then as an intern in the offices of the Mayor and Attorney General.
Torres was the Housing Director for council member James Vacca. Torres conducted site inspections and document conditions, ensuring critical housing issues were promptly and adequately addressed.
Torres is a Deputy Leader of the City Council, making him the only freshman Council Member to hold a leadership position.