Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Joseph Morelle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 25th district, shared several messages on social media addressing community concerns and national policy issues. Morelle has been serving in Congress since 2018, following his tenure in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018.
On March 25, 2025, Morelle highlighted mental health support services available through the 988 Crisis Lifeline. He stated, "Trained counselors at the 988 Crisis Lifeline are there to help you or a loved one 24/7. If you need support, please reach out by calling 988. You are not alone."
Morelle expressed condolences for a tragic event that occurred at School of the Arts in Rochester. In his message posted on March 25, he wrote: "I’m heartbroken by yesterday’s tragedy at School of the Arts. My prayers are with the students, staff, and entire Rochester community who mourn this deep loss."
Additionally, Morelle criticized proposed cuts to school funding by President Trump in another post on March 25. He warned about potential negative impacts on education: "President Trump wants to cut school funding. Slashing public education hurts our children, hurts our teachers, and makes America less competitive." He emphasized that such measures could have severe consequences for local teachers and students.