News from Senator Gustavo Rivera

 

SENATOR RIVERA IN ALBANY

SENATOR RIVERA ON THE

2024-2025 STATE BUDGET

Last week, Senator Rivera joined with the Senate Majority to vote in favor of the 2024-2025 Budget. While there were disappointments along the way, Senator Rivera was proud that the Senate Majority Conference led by Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins fought tirelessly to reduce the harm that many of the Executive proposals would have caused.

The work does not stop with the end of this process. In the few weeks remaining in this legislative session, Senator Rivera will focus on addressing the concerns of working-class New Yorkers that were not addressed in this budget by the Governor’s heavy-handed austerity and misaligned priorities during a period of extreme wealth inequality.

To read Senator Rivera's statement in full, please click here.

SENATOR RIVERA INTRODUCES HIS BUCKS FOR BOILERS ACT

This week, Senator Rivera introduced his Bucks for Boilers Act (S9099).

This goal of this bill is to transform buildings across the State into energy-efficient, zero-emissions systems that will save New Yorkers hundreds of dollars a year, while making their homes healthier and safer. This bill will bring us one step closer to accomplishing our State's clean energy and climate goals.

If you are interested in learning more about the bill and its potential impact on our State, Senator Rivera invites you to read the study that the think tank WIN Climate commissioned detailing the positive effects of this legislation.

SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

This week, Senator Rivera hosted his first Virtual Office Hours. The Senator held meetings with community members to discuss important topics like access to mental health, cannabis enforcement, and mayoral control of schools. If you are interested in attending the next round of virtual office hours, please call Senator Rivera's District Office at 718-933-2034 or email at grivera@nysenate.gov to schedule an appointment.

FRIDAY 5/10: SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS FREE HOUSING & IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE WITH NMIC

SATURDAY 5/4: NWBCCC COMMUNITY MEETING ON #ENDMEDICALDEBT

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.

APPLICATIONS FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NOW OPEN!

Did you know New York's Cooling Assistance benefit can help you with the purchase and installation of an air condition or a fan? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.

Before the summer months kick into high gear, check to see if you're eligible. Applications are now open! If you are interested in learning more, click here.