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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Dear Neighbors,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! On this special day, it is my hope that we can reflect on the many blessings we have in our personal lives and as a community. I'm thankful to all of you for sending me back to Albany to continue working tirelessly to address the issues that matter the most to you and your family. Once again, have a peaceful, joyful holiday!
As Thanksgiving approached, Senator Rivera and his team traveled across his district to distribute turkeys ensuring that our community has everything it needs to spend a joyful holiday. With generous donations from local businesses, corporate partners, community organizations, as well as anonymous donors, over 700 families received a turkey from Senator Rivera's office.
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Pelham Parkway Houses Turkey Giveaway!
Pictured left to right: Senator Rivera, Oscar Grant, MetroPlus Health Representative
Since last Friday, team Rivera distributed turkeys at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance, Open Hand Association, P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight, Twin Parks West, Riverdale Senior Services, Divino Niño Pediatrics, P.S. 32 Belmont, and the Webster Police Athletic League.
This past Monday, Senator Rivera distributed turkeys making various stops at the Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center, Pelham Parkway Houses Development, and the Bean Morris Community Garden. At Pelham Parkway Houses, he honored Mr. Oscar Grant with a proclamation for his outstanding community work.
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On Tuesday, November 26, Senator Rivera joined Senator Zellnor Myrie, along with other colleagues and harm reduction organizations to call on City Hall for transparency over the $100 million in settlement funds directed to New York City.
When Senator Rivera passed the law creating the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, his goal was to ensure that these funds would go directly to meaningful and much-needed substance use disorder prevention programs that include treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services for New Yorkers.
In the Bronx, we are seeing staggering rates of 63.3 overdoses per 100,000 people, making it the county with the highest overdose rates in New York State. Therefore, we must act with the urgency that this public health emergency requires especially in communities like The Bronx and Brooklyn that are bearing the brunt of it.
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Last week, Senator Rivera participated in the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) 22nd Annual Summit in Denver, Colorado. During the summit which gathered Hispanic state legislators from all over the country, Senator Rivera moderated a policy session titled "Transforming Obesity Care: Innovative Solutions for States." The discussion was focused on finding innovative policies to help tackle obesity especially since this co-morbidity disproportionately affect Hispanic and African American communities.
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Better late than never! Senator Rivera would like to congratulate his amazing Community Affairs Representative, Jasmine T., for successfully completing the New York City Marathon on November 3rd, 2024.
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Our State is currently under a drought watch, and 15 counties have been elevated to a drought warning status due to the ongoing shortage of rainfall, including the Bronx. All New Yorkers must do their part to conserve water. Learn how you can conserve water at nyc.gov/savewater
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APPLY NOW FOR THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)
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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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SIGN UP FOR CONGESTION RELIEF ZONE TOLLING WEBINARS
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Starting January 5, 2025, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan—local streets and avenues at or below 60 St—will be charged a toll. The program will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and fund better public transit.
The MTA is hosting eight public webinars in December where people can learn about Congestion Relief Zone tolling. Webinars will explain why New York needs congestion pricing, how the Congestion Relief Zone works, what the toll rates are, who is entitled to discounts and exemptions, and other things people need to know before tolling begins on Sunday, January 5. The sessions will feature a brief presentation, followed by Q&A.
Learn more about the sessions and register to attend here.
For more information, visit congestionreliefzone.mta.info.
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