SENATOR RIVERA IN ALBANY
NEW YORK STATE SENATE PASSES
9 BILLS SPONSORED BY SENATOR RIVERA
The State Senate also passed Senator Rivera's bill requiring insurance plans to cap the annual cost of 2 EpiPens at $100. After capping insulin costs this year, it's clear that access to life-saving medication should not depend on income level. Bills like this reinforces Senator Rivera's commitment to pass the New York Health Act and make all healthcare accessible. To learn more about this bill, you can read coverage in Newsday.
Another important bill that passed the Senate will require insurance companies to cover additional asthma treatments. In the Bronx, 1 in 8 children are living with asthma and this bill could be of great help to communities with high asthma rates statewide.
Other highlights from Senator Rivera's bills that passed the Senate include his legislation that requires the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to publish on its website a database of major capital improvements. Senator Rivera looks forward to seeing this bill, which has already passed the Assembly, to be signed by the Governor.
SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS
MAKE THE ROAD PRESSER IN SUPPORT OF HIS #COVERAGE4ALL BILL
This week, Senator Rivera spoke at a press conference organized by the organization Make The Road in support of his #Coverage4All bill.
Senator Rivera continues to advocate for this bill, which recently passed the Senate, and urges the Assembly to pass it so that it saves our State hundreds of millions of dollars, makes our population healthier, and and helps our healthcare providers be more financially stable.
SENATOR RIVERA SPEAKS AT LEHMAN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
Senator Rivera joined other elected officials in celebrating Lehman College's graduating class during the school's 2024 commencement. Senator Rivera congratulates the Class of 2024 and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
6/3 THROUGH 6/9: NYCHA TO RE-OPEN WAITLIST FOR SECTION 8 PROGRAM
After 15 years, NYCHA will reopen its waitlist for its Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. Interested New Yorkers can learn more about Section 8 eligibility here: www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/
FRIDAY 6/14: SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS FREE HOUSING AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE WITH NMIC!
SENATOR RIVERA'S OFFICE PROVIDING FREE LIFE-SAVING NALOXONE SPRAY AND TESTING KITS
STARTING SUNDAY 6/30: JOIN CONGESTION PRICING PUBLIC WEBINARS
Starting June 30, 2024, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan—local streets and avenues at or below 60 St—will be charged a toll. The program will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and fund better public transit.
The MTA is hosting six public webinars during the first three weeks of June where people can learn about Congestion Relief Zone tolling. Webinars will explain why New York needs congestion pricing, how the Congestion Relief Zone works, what the toll rates are, who is entitled to discounts and exemptions, and other things people need to know before tolling begins on Sunday, June 30. The sessions will feature a brief presentation, followed by Q&A.
Learn more about the sessions and register to attend here. For more information, visit congestionreliefzone.
HEAP Cooling Assistance helps eligible New Yorkers buy a fan or air conditioner for their home. Act fast to prepare for the hot summer. Benefits are available on a first-come first-served basis. Learn more about HEAP and if you qualify: otda.ny.gov/programs/
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