Senator Gustavo Rivera's Weekly Update

 

SENATOR RIVERA'S WEEKLY UPDATE

SENATOR RIVERA'S STATEMENT ON DETECTION OF POLIOVIRUS IN NEW YORK CITY

SENATOR RIVERA AND ASSEMBLYMEMBER GONZALEZ ROJAS SENT LETTER TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EQUITABLE RESPONSE TO MONKEYPOX/MPV

Senator Rivera wrote a letter with Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas to Governor Kathy Hochul with recommendations to center equity in our State's ongoing response to Monkeypox/MPV, including free vaccine, testing, and treatment for those affected; demographic data of those who have been vaccinated, and funding restoration to support New York City's overall MPV efforts. Read letter here.

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

SENATOR RIVERA MARCHES IN THE NATIONAL DOMINICAN DAY PARADE

Senator Gustavo Rivera was proud to have marched in the National Dominican Day Parade with New York's Dominican-American community. It was his great honor to share such a joyous and significant occasion with a community that is so important and whose impact is felt in New York City, The Bronx, and especially his district.

SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS FIRST BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT IN BRONX PARK EAST

Senator Gustavo Rivera hosted his first Back to School and Community Resource Fair of the year at the Ben Abrams Playground in Bronx Park East. During the event, Senator Rivera and his staff distributed more than 500 backpacks, bags of food, and connected those in attendance with a variety of resources and services from local community providers. Senator Rivera's next Back to School event will be held on Thursday, August 18 at 3:30 PM at St. James Park. Aside from distributing backpacks, the event will also be a job and resource fair where Bronx residents will be able to learn about employment opportunities.  The number of backpacks is limited and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SENATOR RIVERA CELEBRATES NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK WITH A VISIT TO UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Senator Gustavo Rivera celebrated National Health Care Center Week with a visit to Union Community Health Center. There are millions of Americans including many Bronxites, who are in need of affordable primary care. Senator Rivera has worked closely with exceptional healthcare centers that go above and beyond to provide critical healthcare to some of our State's most vulnerable populations.

SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS POP-UP BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT AT WASHINGTON PARK

Senator Rivera stopped by Washington Park in the Belmont area of his district to host a pop-up backpack giveaway to celebrate the start of the school year! He also took the opportunity to chat with his neighbors about the $2 million he secured to renovate areas of this park including the basketball court and sitting area.

SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS HARM REDUCTION FORUM AT MONROE COLLEGE

Senator Gustavo Rivera and the 52nd Precinct Community Council hosted a Community Forum on Harm Reduction at Monroe College. They were joined by a number of stakeholders, including representatives of city agencies, harm reduction specialists, and Kingsbridge Heights residents. The forum gave community members the opportunity to discuss the serious concerns affecting the Kingsbridge and Fordham neighborhoods as it relates to syringe litter and public drug use. During the forum, community members learned about the steps being taken by local harm reduction organizations and city agencies in the area to address the issue as well as voice their concerns and potential solutions.

SENATOR RIVERA MEETS MEMBER OF THE DOMINICAN SENATE TO DISCUSS HOW TIO HELP THE DOMINICAN DIASPORA IN NEW YORK

Senator Gustavo Rivera, at the invitation of Senator Luis Sepúlveda, had the opportunity to meet the Honorable Alexis Victoria Yeb, a member of the Dominican Senate. It was his honor to discuss opportunities how elected officials in New York and in the Dominican Republic can collaborate to best serve the Dominican diaspora in New York.

SENATOR RIVERA'S EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN

Senator Rivera released his Summer 2022 Employment Bulletin. Inside you can find great employment opportunities, free resources, trainings, and more. Senator Rivera hopes this is a resource you find useful on your job search, especially during such trying times. If you haven’t received this employment bulletin, follow the link below to join his email list.

EARLY VOTING FOR AUGUST 23 PRIMARY IS NOW UNDERWAY!

Early voting for the August 23 Primary Elections is underway. As part of early voting, you'll be able to vote for U.S. House of Representatives and New York State Senate candidates until 8/21. Visit https://vote.nyc/page/primary-elections-2022 to find out early voting hours and your poll site.

JOIN THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The New York State Senate is currently holding its annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is an “Ocean of Possibilities.” Senator Rivera encourages young people to take part in this program and use the last month of summer to hone those reading skills. Students and guardians can register now at www.nyread.com.

THE HEALTHCARE AND MENTAL HYGIENE WORKER BONUS WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!

The healthcare bonus program represents New York's appreciation for the herculean efforts of our dedicated healthcare workforce during the pandemic. The program is a commitment from New York to invest in and retain our healthcare professionals and attract more New Yorkers to a critical workforce.

IN THE PRESS

SENATOR RIVERA ON OP-ED ON MONKEYPOX/MPV ON AMNY

Read Senator Rivera's op-ed on AMNY about the steps New York must take to stop the spread of MPV/Monkeypox and how our State can apply the lessons we learned from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SENATOR RIVERA ON CAPITOL PRESSROOM

Listen to Senator Rivera's interview with David Lombardo in Capitol Pressroom, about Dakota's Law, his signature bill to enhance New York's childhood lead poisoning prevention measures. The bill is on the Governor's desk to require screenings for children ages 0-6 at annual checkups. State Senator Gustavo Rivera  2432 Grand Concourse Suite 506,  Bronx, NY 10458