Weekly News from State Senator Gustavo Rivera!

 

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the courageous Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. To all our fallen heroes - your sacrifice and that of your families will not be forgotten.

This week, Senator Rivera alongside Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest introduced a new bill to protect our healthcare facilities and patients from ICE. Everyone has the right to access healthcare and to do so without fear. The Safe Access to Care Act (S.101494/Assembly bill number pending) aims to protect healthcare workers in the performance of their duties and help legally prepare them against unlawful ICE actions.

“Every day, our communities face increasing attacks from the federal government, and it is our duty to work tirelessly to protect our neighbors. This legislation, championed by health care workers, will make sure that healthcare facility staff have the training and legal protections they need to feel safe in their workplaces. Our doctors and nurses must be able to focus on what matters most—the care of their patients—while administrative staff should never fear doing their jobs or safeguarding patients’ private health information. This bill is about defending the law, empowering health care workers, and respecting the rights of all New Yorkers,” said State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

This week, Senator Rivera held a Health Committee meeting. All 15 bills on the agenda passed the meeting including his Home Care Savings and Reinvestment Act, which would eliminate private insurance middlemen and reinvest savings directly into home care wages and care. They also moved Senator Rivera's Lead Pipe Replacement Act, which would require the replacement of all lead service lines by November 1, 2037.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES

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NYC Small Business Month Expo

Thursday, May 28 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

60 Pine Street, Manhattan

Registration Link

Free resources, consultations, workshops, and networking to help solve the six top challenges NYC small business owners face – all in one place! 

• Fund Your Business 
  
• Grow Your Business 
  
• Find & Retain Talent 
  
• Build Your Customer Base 
  
• Save Time & Money 
  
• Access Legal Services...and more! 
  

Please Help Us Spread the Word

The following materials are available to make it as easy as possible to promote to your networks: 

• Printable flyers (translated in 10 languages)
  
• PowerPoint slide for presentations
  
• Copy for newsletters and standalone emails
  
• SBS social media posts to amplify on the following channels: 
  
• Facebook
  
• Instagram
  
• LinkedIn
  
• Twitter/X
  

Thank you for your partnership, see below for a list of helpful links, and we hope to see your constituents at the Expo on May 28!

• Promotional Toolkit - Contains email templates, social media posts, and flyers in multiple languages
  
• Community Partner Promotional Briefing - today at 3pm!
  
• NYC Small Business Month Info

NYC Public Schools released 3-K offers on May 19, until June 12. Families will be able to access their child’s offer by logging into MySchools.nyc or by calling 718-935-2009 if you did not apply online.

Families will have until Friday, June 12 to accept offer and complete registration with their school.

BEAT THE HEAT! LEARN MORE ABOUT NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UNIT’S COOLING CENTER PROGRAM

As a reminder, should extreme heat occur, New Yorkers are advised to stay cool and stay hydrated. Avoid spending prolonged periods of time outdoors. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else shows signs of heat-related illness, such as confusion, dizziness, or difficulty breathing. For more preparedness tips, visit: nyc.gov/BeReady or nyc.gov/beattheheat.

New SNAP Work Requirements: What You Need to Know

New federal rules are changing SNAP work requirements for some New Yorkers. Starting this year, certain adults may need to work, attend job training, or volunteer to keep their benefits.

You may be affected if you are:

● Between ages 18–64

● Not living with a child under 14

● Not exempt due to a health condition or other reason



If these rules apply to you, you may need to take action each month to avoid losing your SNAP benefits.



Check your status and learn what to do: on.nyc.gov/snap.

JOIN A NYC PARKS RECREATION CENTER NEAR YOU!

• Hunts Point Recreation Center | 765 Manida St., Bronx, N.Y.
• Kwame Ture Recreation Center | 1527 Jesup Ave., Bronx, N.Y.
• St. James Recreation Center | 2530 Jerome Ave., Bronx, N.Y.
• St. Mary’s Recreation Center (reopening soon) | 450 Saint Ann’s Ave., Bronx, N.Y.
• Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center | 3225 Reservoir Oval E. Bronx, N.Y.

 

To find out more about what our centers offer and membership, pls use the following link - https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership

GROWNYC IS HIRING! FARMERS MARKET SITE LEADS NEEDED