SENATOR RIVERA'S STATEMENT ON THE GOVERNOR'S PAUSE OF CONGESTION PRICING
SENATOR RIVERA'S END OF YEAR LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
Another legislative year is on the books, and Senator Rivera and his team have been busy working to deliver for New Yorkers and the community. This year, Senator Rivera passed 75 bills through the Health Committee, 44 Bills through the Senate, and 17 Bills through both houses. Some of Senator Rivera's bills headed to the Governor's desk include requiring public notice and community engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides emergency, maternity, mental health or substance use care; capping the yearly cost of 2 EpiPens at $100; and requiring the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to publish a database of major capital improvements on its website.
SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE MOBILE VAN IN NORWOOD
This week. Senator Rivera hosted the Small Business Services Mobile Van in Norwood. Senator Rivera toured the local businesses in the neighborhood, provided them with the city’s small business program resources and discussed his bill to ensure that NYC’s commercial tenants receive a lease. Thank you for the Jerome-Gun Hill BID for partnering with our office for this event
SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS BRONX COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS JUNETEENTH JUBILEE
Senator Rivera was grateful to attend Bronx Community Solutions' Juneteenth Jubilee: Educate and Celebrate the Arts. At the Bronx Library Center, Senator Rivera honored the winners of the Freedom Submission Award with Certificates in appreciation of their art. Congratulations to all the awardees, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Larimar Cortorreal, Cyan Mcfarland, Lemuel Ofosu-Asomani (pictured), and Cynthia Alardo for their inspiring art and photography that earned them this well-deserved honor.
SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS RIVERDALE PRIDE
Senator Rivera was thrilled to attend the 3rd Annual Riverdale Pride Event at Riverdale Neighborhood House. The event was organized in 2022 by Laura Levine-Pinedo of the 4Bronx Project and Mike Gabert from Flexis Media to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ Issues in the Riverdale area. They have put together an event where everyone, regardless of their background, can come and feel welcomed.
SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS PELHAM PARKWAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING
Senator Rivera attended June's Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association meeting. Senator Rivera met with community members and discussed the recently concluded 2024 legislative session, congestion pricing, and the proposed Metro North upgrades. Senator Rivera was thrilled to present Oscar Ruiz with his 2024 Veteran's Hall Of Fame plaque and celebrate his honor back in the Bronx following the statewide ceremony in Albany. The Senator thanks Mr. Ruiz for his service to our country and our Bronx community!
SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS COMMUNITY BOARD 6 MEETING
Senator Rivera attended Community Board 6's June General Board Meeting. Senator Rivera discussed the 2024 session, and passing his Auto Shop Bill (S5936A) through the Senate, a bill proposed by leaders at Community Board 6. Thank you to Community Board 6's President Evonne Capers and District Manager Rafael Moure for hosting the Senator.
SENATOR RIVERA NAMED TO CITY AND STATE BRONX POWER 100
Senator Rivera was honored to be ranked #6 on City & State's 2024 Bronx Power 100 list. Continuing to serve the Bronx for the last 14 years has been a privilege for Senator Rivera, and he is thankful to his constituents for continuing to put their trust in him. To see the full list, click here.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
SENATOR RIVERA'S OFFICE PROVIDING FREE LIFE-SAVING NALOXONE SPRAY AND TESTING KITS
STARTING FRIDAY 6/21: FORDHAM FARMERS MARKET
SUNDAY 6/23: NORWOOD PRIDE
TUESDAY 6/18: ANNUAL NYC MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL
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