Gustavo Rivera

@NYSenatorRivera

Cleaning up the legislature and ensuring that the families of the 33rd Senate District have a voice in Albany.

Bronx, NY
Joined May 2010

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    11 Dec 2018

    Profoundly thankful to incoming Senate Majority Leader for appointing me as Chair of the Senate Health Committee. Looking forward to a transformative year with .

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    Hating women who dance or curse is shorthand for hating women who don’t care what men think. It terrifies them.

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  3. Retweeted
    17 hours ago

    Just had a fantastic meeting with in Albany, you were right, she totally gets it. She is aces!

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  4. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    The person who isn’t in charge of the MTA has an announcement to make about the MTA. This will affect the 7 line, especially at the Court Square hub. Neighbors, please read.

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  5. Jan 3
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    Jan 2

    A *7 year old child* was shot and killed. Murdered. The parents believe it was because they are black. This is not trending. It's hardly news. And it only gained traction due to people like . The silence is appalling. We must raise our voices.

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    Jan 2

    Senate Investigations Com. Chair says already does "rigorous" reviews of legislative grants. "If he wants to inspect them further, he can have at it. Either way, I look forward to chairing a very active investigations committee."

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    Jan 2

    BREAKING: I have an updated description of the murderer of Jazmine Barnes from a confirmed eyewitness. 1. He wore glasses. 2. In his 40's 3. Beard was both black and white. Not shabby, but trimmed. 4. Not heavy set, less than 200 pounds, but had a belly.

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    “Immigrant New Yorkers aren't interested in symbolism...The governor must support expanding driver's licenses, regardless of immigration status.” Read our ED’s op-ed about what needs to do to ACTUALLY support immigrants.

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  10. Jan 1
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  11. Jan 1

    Let’s help him do it. Retweet this far and wide.

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  12. Jan 1

    Happy New Year! While 2018 proved to be another challenging year, it is my hope that 2019 is filled with prosperity, joy and hope! Let’s continue working together to making The Bronx, our City, our State, and our country better places for us and our future generations.

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  13. Dec 31

    and the various stakeholders in the healthcare industry to continue to improve our State's health indicators and outcomes, increase access to coverage for all New Yorkers, and ensure we maintain a financially viable healthcare system.

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  14. Dec 31

    For my final post, I would like to once again thank incoming Senate Majority Leader for appointing me Chair of the Senate Health Committee. I will work with his colleagues, constituents across New York State,

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  15. 31 Dec 2018

    With smoking bans already in place outside schools and after-school programs across our State, this law will ensure New Yorkers, especially children, are able to access and enjoy learning spaces without worrying about their health.

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  16. 31 Dec 2018

    : In December, my bill S169B, was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. This bill would prohibit smoking within 100 feet from a public library's entrance or exit, helping our State to further curtail New Yorkers exposure to the dangers of secondhand smoke.

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  17. 31 Dec 2018

    : In December, for third consecutive year, my office delivered canned goods, produce, and toiletries to the food pantry of the Creston Baptist Church. This was possible to the generous donations of , and .

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  18. 30 Dec 2018

    Further, I submitted a public comment to denounce this rule while highlighting how it would affect and New York State. You can read it here👇🏽

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  19. 30 Dec 2018

    : In November, I hosted a Public Charge Teach-In in partnership with and @uchcbronx. The teach-in sought to inform Bronx providers about the Trump administration's proposed changes to the public charge rule, and how it could affect the populations they serve.

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  20. 30 Dec 2018

    : In November, Assemblymember , Bronx Borough President and I hosted a turkey giveaway at the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine! We distributed over 500 turkeys to Bronx families just in time for Thanksgiving!

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    “I find that I have far more in common with my colleagues in the conference—even people who might not be characterized as being on the left side of the conference,” said. Me on the democratic socialist’s low-key arrival in the :

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