Monday, April 8, 2024

News from Senator Gustavo Rivera

 

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SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS 1199'S MARCH FOR HOMECARE WORKERS

This week, Senator Rivera attended a march and press conference organized by 1199 SEIU, CDPAANYS, The Caring Majority and other advocacy organizations in which we opposed the Executive's proposed freezing of CDPAP's workers wages. Senator Rivera reiterated that the drastic cuts in the Executive budget proposal are detrimental for New Yorkers and will exacerbate the workforce shortages that hurt communities throughout the state.


Senator Rivera also spoke about his Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act (S7800) as an alternative to these drastic cuts. This legislation will save hundreds of millions a year in long term care by removing private insurance companies from the equation, ensuring that we put people first.

SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS EASTER EGG HUNT AT SID AUGARTEN FIELD

Senator Rivera joined hundreds of families in the Bronx at an Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sid Augarten Field at Vinmont Veteran Park. Senator Rivera thanked KRVC and Laura Levine-Pinedo for putting together a great event, and wished all participants a Happy Easter.

4/15 TO 4/17: GET YOUR IDNYC CARD WITH

SENATOR RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ!

Senator Rivera will host the IDNYC van in collaboration with Councilmember Sanchez's office. Appointments are available:


Monday, April 15th from 10 am - 5 pm 
Tuesday, April 16th from 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday, April 17 from 10 am - 5 pm


Call our office at 718-933-2034 to make an appointment and learn which documents you will need to bring to apply to get the IDNYC card.

APRIL IS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH!

April is Autism Acceptance Month, where we acknowledge and celebrate all New Yorkers across the autism spectrum. Senator Rivera, as Chair of the Senate Health Committee, remains committed to removing all barriers to health care that people with autism face including raising early intervention rates (S.1198), which is especially critical for children with autism.

VISIT THE NY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR SUPPORT WITH YOUR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

In partnership with New York City Public Schools, the State University of New York, and the City University of New York, The New York Public Library is offering free drop-in support sessions to students and families who need help with the new process for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications.


All students seeking financial aid for college, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans, should fill out the FAFSA application.


Bronx Locations (one-on-one assistance, first-come, first-served basis)


  •   Parkchester Library; Wed, Apr 10, 4–5:30 PM; , 1985 Westchester Avenue
  •   Bronx Library Center; Sat, Apr 20, 1–3 PM; 310 E Kingsbridge Road
  •   Woodstock Library; Thurs, Apr 25, 3:30–5 PM; 761 E 160th Street

4/12: BRONX HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS "THE SURREALIST GYPSY AND THE POET"

4/27: DISTRICT ATTORNEY DARCEL CLARK'S 7TH ANNUAL CHILD SAFETY FAIR

5/4: NWBCCC COMMUNITY MEETING ON #ENDMEDICALDEBT

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