SENATOR RIVERA'S DAY CARE INSPECTION BILL PASSES THE SENATE

Last year, our community mourned the tragic passing of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici. This week, the New York State Senate passed Senator Rivera's legislation to strengthen daycare inspections and empower parents to ensure that no family experiences such a tragedy, especially in places they trust their children to be safe. This legislation will equip inspectors, parents, and childcare providers with resources to ensure daycares are safeguarded. Thank you to Council Member Pierina Sanchez for your collaboration in making this bill a reality.

SENATOR RIVERA'S HOSPITAL CLOSURE BILL PASSES BOTH HOUSES

On the floor of the Senate, Senator Rivera spoke about his Local Input in Community Healthcare Act, which passed both houses this week. This legislation will address gaps in the state’s current review of proposed hospital and critical unit closures.

Senator Rivera thanks the lead sponsor of this legislation in the Assembly, Assemblymember Simon, who has been a leader on this bill for a decade. Senator Rivera also thanks his co-prime sponsors in the Senate, Senators Kavanagh, Gonzalez, Myrie, Hinchey, and Webb, and all of the advocates who pushed to make this bill a reality.

Senator Rivera hopes the Governor will sign this legislation soon to ensure communities have a say in their local hospital care access.

SENATOR RIVERA'S AUTO SHOP BILL PASSES THE SENATE

The New York State Senate passed Senator Rivera's bill requiring the DMV commissioner to consult with local communities as part of the review of motor shop licenses. Motor shops often participate in illegal activity such as occupying the sidewalk and residential parking spaces, this bill will allow the community to provide feedback on how motor shops are impacting their day-to -day lives. Senator Rivera, when discussing this bill on the floor of the Senate, thanked the community leaders in Community Board 6 for bringing this important issue to his attention.

SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS BRONX INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES BLOCK PARTY

Senator Rivera joined community members at Bronx Independent Living Services Block Party. Senator Rivera was there to celebrate Bronx Independent Living Services' 40-year history of advocating and working with and for the disability community. Thank you to Bronx Independent Living Services Executive Director Margaret Della for inviting the Senator.

SENATOR RIVERA TOURS JERICHO PROJECT'S FORDHAM VILLAGE LOCATION

Last week, Senator Rivera toured Jericho's Project Fordham Village Veterans' permanent supportive housing residence. Senator Rivera discussed affordable permanent housing solutions and access to vital social services in New York City with stakeholders. Thank you to Jericho Project CEO Tori Lyon, Fordham Village Manager of Building Operations, Kennisha Lawrence, and Fordham Village Program Director, Dr. Shauntee Byron for hosting the Senator.