SENATOR RIVERA IN THE COMMUNITY
Senator Rivera attended an event hosted by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day, which takes place annually on August 31st. Combatting the overdose crisis with evidence-based, public health approaches is one of Senator Rivera's top priorities. New York can fight the overdose crisis by expanding access to harm reduction services and opening Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs).
On August 27th, Senator Rivera hosted a back-to-school pop-up event at Poe Park. Senator Rivera provided backpacks and school supplies to neighbors. Thank you to Liberty Dental for providing dental kits for this event, and the Bronx Beer Hall for providing folders. Senator Rivera's final Back to School Pop Up Event will be Wednesday, September 4th, at 12:00pm at Riverdale Neighborhood House.
This week, Senator Rivera attended the grand opening of Seton College on the University of Mount Saint Vincent's Campus. All Seton College students will receive maximum student aid based on the results of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (NYS TAP). No student will carry any debt after the completion of their two years of study. Senator Rivera joined the University's President, Susan R. Burns, Majority Leader of the New York State Senate, Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, and the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
To learn more about Seton College, you can read the Bronx Times article about its opening here.
Senator Rivera attended Pelham Parkway House's Family Day and joined neighbors for family fun and the basketball tournament. Thank you to Pelham Parkway Tenant Association President Oscar Grant for inviting the Senator.
Senator Rivera was excited to attend the Amigos Comunitarios and Davidson Community Center Back to School event. Senator Rivera distributed backpacks and joined community members in a neighborhood event with food, games and much more. Thank you to Bronx Community Board 5 Chair Angel Cabellero for welcoming the Senator.
No comments:
Post a Comment