Monday, April 15, 2024

News from Senator Gustavo Rivera

 

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SENATOR RIVERA IN ALBANY 

SENATOR RIVERA JOINS 48 LAWMAKERS IN REJECTING CHANGES TO RENT STABILIZATION PROTECTION

As budget negotiations continue, Senator Rivera joined 48 lawmakers and Housing Justice For All opposing dangerous change to rent stabilization laws in this years budget. Senator Rivera reaffirmed his support for Good Cause Eviction and protecting the 2019 rent regulation reforms which corrected decades of anti-tenant policy

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

SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS BRONX CB8'S HEALTH AND HOSPITAL COMMITTEE

On Wednesday, Senator Rivera joined Bronx Community Board 8's monthly Health and Hospital Committee meeting to discuss the budget, his role as chair of the health committee, and the New York Health Act. Thank you to Committee Chair Rabbi Bob Kaplan and CB8 Chair Julie Reyes for inviting the Senator to such a lively discussion!

NEW YORK FOCUS: AS FAMILIES IN CRISIS STRUGGLE TO REACH SERVICES, MEDICAID CUTS THREATEN TO MAKE IT WORSE.

“If you don’t provide that coordinated care, those folks are going to wind up in emergency rooms, those folks are going to wind up in nursing homes — which I’ll remind everybody, costs us more,” said State Senator Gustavo Rivera.


Senator Rivera spoke with Eliza Fawcett from New York Focus about the ongoing budget negotiations, including his opposition to the proposed $125 million in cuts from Medicaid Health Homes. New York's Medicaid Health Homes program connects New Yorkers in need with a Care Manager that helps them navigate and develop a care plan. The Health Homes program assists over 170,000 New Yorkers in connecting with health care providers, housing, and food assistance.

APRIL 26TH: VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS WITH SENATOR RIVERA!

APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN FOR NEW YORK STATE SENATE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Since 1965, the New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship has given graduate and post-graduate students direct access to state government and the legislative process. Selection for a Senate fellowship is competitive. Strong personal initiative and principles are essential for success. Applications from a wide range of interests and disciplines are welcomed and encouraged. Many fellows are today employees of the Senate, the Assembly, the Executive Chamber, or state agencies. Almost all go on to shape public policy in some capacity.


If you are interested in applying, please fill out an application and send via certified mail to:

New York State Senate Office of Student Programs

208 Legislative Office Building

Albany, NY 12247

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)


  • Bronx Library Center: Saturday, Apr 20, 1–3 PM; 310 E Kingsbridge Road
  • Woodstock Library: Thursday, Apr 25, 3:30–5 PM; 761 E 160th Street

Come take a deeper dive around NWBCCC's campaign to End Medical Debt at the next NWBCCC Community Meeting on Saturday, May 4th at 11am at Serviam Hall (2848 Bainbridge Ave). Learn how to eliminate medical debt from your credit history and fight individual healthcare denials from insurance companies.


Join NWBCCC's campaign to make medical debt a thing of the past, and healthcare for all a reality. Lunch, childcare, and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Be sure to RSVP here or at info@northwestbronx.org



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