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Dear Neighbor,
Happy Holidays! It is a great honor to serve as your representative in the New York State Senate. I am very grateful for the faith our community has put in me to be their voice in Albany.
This year, my team and I have worked diligently to pass legislation, provide resources to our community, and recognize those leaders in our community whose work make our district a better one. I wanted to end the year with a quick recap of what we have done for our district this year.
My district office will be closed for the holidays starting Monday, December 16 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2024. You can still reach my office by calling 718-933-2034 Monday through Friday between 10AM to 6PM and leaving a voicemail.
Have a safe, healthy holiday season and a happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Gustavo Rivera
New York State Senate
33rd District
Over the past year, Senator Rivera's team has assisted over 1000 constituents from all 11 ZIP codes who reached out to Senator Rivera’s Office for help. Housing—whether finding it or staying in it—continues to be the most pressing issue for residents in Senator Rivera’s district. We are proud to collaborate with organizations like the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), West Bronx Housing Resources Center (WBHRC), and others that provide outstanding support to Bronx residents through free housing counseling and legal services. If you live in the Northwest Bronx and need assistance or information, please contact Senator Rivera’s District Office at 718-933-2034.
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In February, Senator Rivera's office partnered with the NYC Department of Finance and Part of the Solution (POTS) to host a free housing assistance clinic for his constituents. Senator Rivera's team and POTS helped many seniors in the Bronx apply to the City’s rent freeze program and to the SCHE program to provide property tax relief for homeowners.
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In February, Senator Rivera hosted his annual Black History Month Celebration at Tracey Towers. It was a really uplifting afternoon with live music from the always entertaining Morrisania Band Project while sharing much needed quality time as neighbors. Thank you to Bronx DA Darcel Clark for attending, NMIC and LiveOn for providing tenants with benefits and resources, and Jean Hill, President of Tracey Towers Tenants Association, for hosting.
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In March, Senator Rivera's team hosted an Immigrant Community Resource Fair at the Bronx Library Center. Neighbors navigating the complicated immigration and asylum processes were connected to experts and resources, including free legal assistance. If you are in need of assistance connecting to resources, call Senator Rivera's district office at 718-933-2034 or email at grivera@nysenate.gov.
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In May, Senator Rivera launched his monthly Virtual Office Hours. During these meetings, the Senator virtually met with community members to discuss important topics such as the impact of dementia on the Bronx community, Section 8 Housing, as well as connected constituents to city and state agencies.
In 2025, our Virtual Office Hours will resume! If you would like to join the Senator's first virtual office hours of the new year, please call our district office at 718-933-2034 or email at grivera@nysenate.gov
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This year, Senator Rivera passed 73 bills through the Health Committee, 50 bills through the Senate, and 23 bills through both houses. In 2025, Senator Rivera will continue to fight for policies to improve New Yorkers' lives.
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In June, Senator Rivera sponsored the first ever Norwood Pride event at Williamsbridge Oval. Thank you to the Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) for putting together a terrific event featuring great music, fabulous performances, and vital resources for our community.
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In July, Senator Rivera hosted his Annual Senior Health Fair and Luncheon. More than 250 seniors and 20 local agencies joined the Senator at Lehman College for an afternoon filled with free health screenings, delicious food, raffle prizes, and a great musical performance by the Morrisania Band Project.
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In August, Senator Gustavo Rivera distributed over 2,500 free backpacks, school supplies, and books to children across 6 events throughout the Senators district. At Senator Rivera's main event at St. James Park, Bronxites also received valuable information from local organizations to ensure a successful start to the new school year!
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In September, Senator Rivera hosted his inaugural Health & Safety Fair at Poe Park. This event brought together elected officials and harm reduction organizations to discuss public health, safety, and strategies for substance use prevention and recovery.
Acknowledging the community's concerns about public drug use and syringe litter near the Kingsbridge Underpass, Poe Park, and other nearby areas, Senator Rivera emphasized the importance of local harm reduction providers. These organizations play a crucial role in safely disposing of needles and offering support to individuals, connecting them with recovery programs, medical care, and essential services.
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In October, Senator Rivera held his inaugural Environmental
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In October, Senator Rivera held his "Get Your Shots! Meet and Greet" event at Mt. Carmel Pharmacy in Belmont. There, he received his Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster. His longtime pharmacist Roger Paganelli administered the vaccinations.
During the event, Senator Rivera engaged with community members urging them to consider getting their flu shot and COVID-19 booster including the RSV vaccine, if eligible.
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In November, Senator Rivera and his team toured the district to distribute turkeys, helping ensure that families had what they needed for a joyful holiday season. Thanks to generous contributions from local businesses, corporate partners, community organizations, and anonymous donors, Senator Rivera's office provided turkeys to more than 700 families.
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