Bill Ritter

the view is a long time congressman

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95. abc7ny.com/post/sonny-rol…

Older New Yorkers face higher risks of fire injuries and fatalities. It’s all of our jobs to help keep our older family members and neighbors safe.

A son of Bayonne, Barney Frank was one of a kind – a giant in Congress who helped shape our country for the better. Brilliant, fearless, and deeply committed to public service, he fought for consumer protections and was a trailblazer in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. Our hearts are with his husband, Jim, and all who loved him.

Barney Frank and I came to Congress together. The minute he got here, he was a fountain of energy, intelligence, morality, and creativity – all aimed at making the world a better place. He never stopped and has had an amazing impact. We remained good friends after he retired, and we would continually discuss his plethora of incredible ideas to improve this country and this world that he loved so much. I will miss him as a friend, and the world will miss him as a great humanitarian leader.

There are not a lot of thank yous when working in emergency medical services, but FDNY members aren't in it for the thank you. They are in it for the calling, for the job. But on Wednesday at the Department's 30th Annual Second Chance Ceremony on Staten Island, we were able to say "thank you" plenty. The annual event is an opportunity to celebrate life, gratitude, and the extraordinary bonds between those who answered the call and those they helped save. The stories we heard are so powerful—precisely because they are so relatable. Everyday New Yorkers doing everyday New York things: taking a class, playing soccer, dribbling a basketball—and then disaster strikes. Then, the heroic efforts of the ordinary New Yorkers who happen to be EMTs, paramedics and firefighters change a life. Thank you to our members, thank you to the bystanders, and thank you to the FDNY Foundation and the Pintchik family for three decades of reuniting our heroes with the people they saved.

Barney Frank was an exceptional legislator, whose name is synonymous with the strongest consumer financial protections in history and whose advocacy helped forge a fairer future for all of our children. Working families in Massachusetts and beyond lost an iconic champion today.

10 years ago today i graduated colllege. at the age of 66. i was kicked out of college in 1972 - during the last semester of my senior year for protesting the vietnam war. i gave a speech just before the graduation at @TheNewSchool youtu.be/UnhJcloFZCo?si…

Eyewitness News' Stacey Sager honored for her advocacy for breast cancer awareness 7ny.tv/FGNgho

Our EMTs, paramedics, and EMS officers perform incredible work every single day. EMS Week is an opportunity to recognize our extraordinary members who answer thousands of calls for help every day with skill and compassion. Thank you to the @EmpireStateBldg for this continued partnership to help recognize these heroes.

NYTimes/Siena poll released today finds: •37% of registered voters approve of Trump which is a second-term low, while 59% disapprove.  ◦69% of independents disapprove of Trump’s performance up from 62% in January; 26% approve.  ◦82% of Repubs approve of Trump, 15% don't

Due to breaking news earlier, today's #UpClose with @billritter7 & @LizCho7 (abc7ny.com/videoClip/1911…) and #Tiempo with @TanyaRivero (abc7ny.com/videoClip/1910…) are streaming now at @ABC7NY. Tanya on now with @joetorresABC7 for the News at 5/6pm, @NCAA softball postgame on ESPN app.

George H.W. Bush kept his assets in a blind trust, as did Bill Clinton. Neither Obama nor Biden traded stocks or bonds while in office. 3,700 trades is probably more than all the trades of all the presidents until now. And he is trading stocks that are affected by his decisions. A walking conflict of interest, at the least, and perhaps insider trading. Just as members of Congress should not be able to trade stocks, so too the president. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Please, close the door. Closing the door during a fire will buy you, your family and your neighbors time to escape. It is one of the most critical things that can be done during a fire. abc7ny.com/post/fdny-comm…

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4uJBMMm

Due to inflation, the typical American household is spending $266 more a month on the same goods and services than a year ago, $424 more than two years ago, and $642 more than three years ago, according to Mark Zandi Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics.

Savannah Guthrie posted a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her mom, Nancy, who has been missing since February: “Mother, daughter, sister, Nonie - we miss you with every breath. We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you. We need help. Someone knows something that can make the difference. Call 1800CALLFBI. You can be anonymous and the reward remains available. Please keep praying. Bring her home.” variety.com/2026/tv/news/s…

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger receives honorary degree from Howard University 7ny.tv/2ljdlc

@mcharlesworth7 Good Morning!! Happy Mother's Day Weekend. I'm ALIVE! And home, now. I've never had a near-death experience, before. So grateful for every doctor and nurse this past week. WoW. Tuning in at 6am. Have a good show. XO @billritter7