SENATOR RIVERA IN THE COMMUNITY
STATEMENT ON WEDNESDAY'S DEADLY FIVE ALARM FIRE IN NORWOOD
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Last week, Senator Rivera joined healthcare advocacy organizations and unions to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the creation of the Medicaid and Medicare programs by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
As the federal administration cuts healthcare funding and deprives New Yorkers of care, Senator Rivera strongly believes that New York State has the responsibility and the obligation to do more and ultimately pass the New York Health Act, especially after hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers already lost healthcare due to HR1.
Watch Senator Rivera’s remarks at this press conference here.
SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS HIS FIRST BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT OF THE YEAR AT THE BEAN MORRIS GARDEN
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This week, Senator Rivera held his first Back-to-School event of the season at the beautiful Bean Morris Garden on Morris Avenue. Like every year, Senator Rivera will hold a number of these events all across his district.
Senator Rivera would like to invite his community to his biggest Back to School event next Thursday, August 13 at St. James Park starting at 2PM.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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SENATOR RIVERA JOINS RIBBON CUTTING OF THE NEW "LEHMAN GRAND"
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This week, Senator Rivera joined CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez and Lehman College President Fernando Delgado at the celebration to commemorate Lehman College's first dorm, "The Lehman Grand," at the historic Dollar Savings Bank building on the Grand Concourse in Fordham. This new facility will provide beds for about 180 students.
Senator Rivera was incredibly proud to have played a part in making this dorm happen by allocating $1,000,000 in state capital funding.
By supporting projects and programs such as this one, we are supporting the area's economic development and helping shape our borough's next generation of leaders.
TUESDAY 8/20: JOIN YP'S 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
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BECOME A BLOOD DONOR TODAY!
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Spread the word! Blood and platelet donors are urgently needed this summer. Travel and seasonal activities can impact donations, but patients continue to rely on lifesaving blood. Take a moment to make an impact.
Book your appointment: WhereToDonateBlood.org
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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. |
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The changes from the feds that go into effect on July 1st will have serious implications for over 450,000 New Yorkers enrolled in the Essential Plan that are losing health insurance coverage. Thankfully, Community Health Advocates (CHA) have made themselves available to assist you.
Call the toll-free Helpline (888-614-5400, option 3) Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. With your consent, Senator Rivera's team can also email your information over to CHA for assistance.
CHA can counsel consumers losing Essential Plan coverage about:
- Insurance eligibility and options
- Where to find low-cost care
- Resolving medical debt, and
- Their rights for seeking treatment in emergency situations
BEAT THE HEAT! LEARN MORE ABOUT NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UNIT’S COOLING CENTER PROGRAM
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