SENATOR RIVERA ATTENDS THE SOMOS CONFERENCE IN PUERTO RICO
This week, Senator Rivera attended the annual SOMOS Conference in Puerto Rico. Senator Rivera participated in the SOMOS Day of Service, in which he focused on enhancing the environmental restoration of the skate park in beautiful Punta Las Marias. Senator Rivera participated in the clean up of the skate park and community garden, as well as in the planting, weeding and revitalizing of the coastal forest, and the rebuilding of the skate ramps. Senator Rivera thanks City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for inviting him to this special occasion.
Senator Rivera participated in three workshops during the SOMOS Conference. During the first one titled Resourcing our Aspiration: Federal and State Funding for Community Led Solutions, Senator Rivera and his fellow panelists discussed the pathways and strategies for leveraging and utilizing funding to support environmental sustainability, community development and social equity through coalition and collaboration building both in New York and in Puerto Rico.
During the second workshop titled Addressing Sovereign Debt and Vulture Funds: New York's Impact on Countries in Distress and Advocating for Sustainable Recovery, Senator Rivera discussed the predatory practices of vulture funds on sovereign nations. Senator Rivera discussed his Sovereign Debt Stability Act, which in part, will provide mechanisms for restructuring sovereign and subnational debt for foreign governments and US territories, while ensuring that access to New York courts are not abused by holdout creditors.
During his third workshop titled “Looking Ahead: 2025 Policy Solutions for Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes in Urban Areas” Senator Rivera discussed the unique dynamics of mental and behavioral health in New York’s urban communities including addressing stigma, implementing preventative screenings in primary care settings, and made resources not only accessible but culturally competent. Senator Rivera also discussed how the new 1115 waiver and how it includes investments to create social care networks to address the social determinants of health.
This week, Senator Rivera attended Bronx Community Board 7's Meet and Greet Luncheon at the Catholic Kolping Society. Senator Rivera talked about the continuing results that Community Board 7 members have delivered for the neighborhood. Thank you to District Manager Karla Cabrera Carrera for the kind invitation.
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Prior to the results of this week's presidential election in favor of President-elect Donald Trump, Senator Rivera spoke with Crains' Amanda D'Ambrosio about the negative health prospects of a potential Trump second term. Senator Rivera discussed the importance of the passage of Prop 1, which was overwhelmingly voted in favor by New Yorkers last Tuesday, as a way to ensure that the right to abortion in New York State is constitutionally preserved. He also discussed how his colleagues could earmark more money in next year's state budget to support abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood. Senator Rivera also discussed his concern that a Trump administration could curtail federal funding for Medicaid as well as jeopardize some of New York’s Medicaid waiver programs that aim to increase benefits for pregnant people and the Medicaid population at large. |
New York State Parks is looking to fill Park Ranger positions statewide for the 2025 Summer season. Park Rangers serve as ambassadors for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. They help oversee a variety of environments including campgrounds, tourist attractions, beaches, marinas, trails, park offices, and more!
Park Ranger job duties range from responding to calls for assistance to proactively engaging with visitors in the parks and helping to maintain a safe environment for all. If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to connect with people, this could be the job for you! Apply before December 31.
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