New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera - Announces Endorsements From New York State Senate Colleagues

 

Gustavo’s latest endorsement announcements are the latest updates as the campaign maintains real momentum in the lead-up to the August primary.

 New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera’s re-election campaign announced the support of key allies in the State Senate, including Senator Gianaris and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. With a strong coalition of elected officials, labor, and community support, Gustavo is ready to keep fighting for the people of District 33.

Senator Gustavo Rivera is also announcing the support of his colleagues in the Bronx: City Council Member Althea Stevens, and Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson. 

"I am honored to have received the distinguished support of Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, Senator Krueger,  Senator Liu, Senator Ramos, Senator Comrie, Senator Biaggi, Senator Jackson, Senator Salazar, Senator Harckham, and Senator Brisport as trusted colleagues. Together we have passed comprehensive legislation and delivered millions of dollars to communities in the Bronx, changing the lives of thousands of New Yorkers. I’m deeply grateful for their belief in my campaign and look forward to building upon the work that we have accomplished thus far,” said Senator Gustavo Rivera. 

Senator Mike Gianaris:

• "I have known and worked with Senator Gustavo Rivera since we were freshman Senators. As the chair of the health committee, Senator Rivera has led on meaningful legislation to provide better access to healthcare, invest in our New York by taxing billionaires, guarantee reproductive healthcare by state law, and prevent gun violence. We've worked together to make New York a more equitable place to live, work, and raise a family and I look forward to continuing that work together. I am proud to endorse him."

Senator Liz Krueger:

• “Senator Gustavo Rivera is an extraordinary legislator who fights for the people of the Bronx every day. He is willing to take on the powerful forces to make government work for those who often get no place at the table. An honest and principled person whom I proudly endorse."