SENATOR RIVERA TESTIFIES AT NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL HEARING ON THE EFFECTS OF HOSPITAL CLOSURES

This week, Senator testified in front of the New York City Council's Committees on Hospitals and Health special hearing: Effects of Hospital Closures on Community Needs. Senator Rivera discussed his Local Input in Community Healthcare Act (S8843A/1633B), which is currently awaiting the Governor's signature.

Senator Rivera's legislation will address gaps in the state’s current review of proposed hospital and critical unit closures. It will also make our communities key stakeholders in a decision-making process with serious impacts on health equity by requiring community input.

Senator Rivera looks forward to Governor Hochul signing this bill into law to ensure communities have a say in their local healthcare access.

Senator Rivera continued his tour of civics classes throughout the 33rd district by engaging in a thoughtful conversation about our city and state’s political and civic life with a group of middle school students at PS/MS 89.

Senator Rivera also had the pleasure to meet with members of the middle school's faculty. Senator Rivera thanks the school's principal, Ralph Martinez, Assistant Principal Shawn Jones, and students for welcoming him to their school. If you are interested in scheduling the Senator for a civics class, please email grivera@nysenate.gov or call Senator Rivera's district office at 718-933-2034.

This week, Senator Rivera attended 48th Precinct Council's October General Board Meeting.

Senator Rivera was excited to present a District 33 Proclamation to Carmen Rivera. Ms. Rivera is the Senior Vice President and Chief Vocational and Community Affairs Officer for VIP Community Services and has been an active community organizer and activist who facilitated a myriad of community partnerships throughout her many decades with the organization. Senator Rivera congratulates Ms. Rivera on her well-deserved honor!

On Halloween, Senator Boo-stavo Rivera attended the 12th annual Miss Abbie's Kids Halloween Health Event. Miss Abbie's Kids Halloween Health Event aims to teach the youth and their families in the community about how to avoid chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary disease and much more.

Thank you to Shanequa Charles for putting together a great event!