Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera

Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera proudly represents the 149th New York State Assembly District.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

There have been many changes to Twitter/X over the course of the last year, several of which have dramatically changed how users see and engage with content. I no longer see this platform as an opportunity to interact meaningfully with my constituents.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Please follow along @jonrivera149 on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Or, if you live in district, contact my office for assistance!

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

There have been many changes to Twitter/X over the course of the last year, several of which have dramatically changed how users see and engage with content. I no longer see this platform as an opportunity to interact meaningfully with my constituents.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Hamas' indiscriminate attacks on southern Israel yesterday will not shake the unyielding strength and resilience of the Israeli people.

The people of New York stand with Israel in light of these ongoing attacks.

[Mayor Sean M. Ryan @MayorSeanRyan]

The Double Up Food Bucks program is a win-win for residents across New York. The program helps SNAP recipients buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and it supports local farmers.

Joined with @JonRivera149 to promote this important initiative.
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[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

We look forward to working with both parties in the near future and thank them for a productive and informative meeting!

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Residents of Bethel Estates in Hamburg reached out about the possibility of adding a bus stop on Southwestern Blvd. between South Park Ave. and Buckingham Lane, and our office was able to pull together a meeting between residents and @NFTAMetro.

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This weekend’s Grease Pole Festival, sponsored by the Agustin "Pucho" Olivencia Community Center, is the longest running Puerto Rican festival within the City of Buffalo. It’s a terrific celebration of our Puerto Rican heritage and culture’s food and music.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

The pandemic only further illuminated how essential our health care workers are and the need to improve their salaries and working conditions. I’m proud to stand by their side and congratulate them on this much needed victory.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Congrats to @nysna and the more than 1,300 nurses at ECMC and Terrace View Care Facility, who have secured a new contract — one that will boost wages and address workplace safety concerns!

[NYSNA @nynurses]

Nurses at ECMC and Terrace View Long-Term Care just won & overwhelmingly ratified a new 5-year contract! Contract wins include:
✅ 23% wage increase over the life of the contract
✅ workplace safety measures
✅ extra pay when the hospital does not meet contractual staffing ratios

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

“It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.”

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, who devoted his life toward the expansion of human rights and international peace before becoming the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

#MandelaDay

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

In remembering his unwavering struggle against oppression, Apartheid and other forms of institutionalized racial segregation, we recognize the everlasting effects when you are determined to create communities of change, peace and reconciliation.

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Thank you to all who came out yesterday in support of BurgerFest. What an incredible day despite 30 minutes of downpouring rain!

Big thanks to Sue Ganey and Kiwanis Club of Hamburg, the Rotary Club of Hamburg, Hamburg Sunrise Rotary, and Hamburg Lions Club!

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Bills that I'm sponsoring will better protect New York residents from exposure to lead-based paint by closing key insurance loopholes (A01687) and mandating more transparency in real estate transactions (A4820).

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

We know that there is no safe level of lead, and its damage to the brain is well known as it can lead to significant developmental learning disabilities in children.

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[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

By proposing stricter limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities, the federal government could reduce lead exposure for approximately 250,000 to 500,000 children under the age of six each year.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Laborers’ Local 210 will hold a symposium for the MWBE Contractor Mentorship Program on Wednesday, July 19 at HarborCenter.

This is a great opportunity to meet with local elected officials, MWBE contractors and Local 210, and to learn how the program can help you!

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

Good coverage from WGRZ on our call for IDA reform this past week.

https://t.co/eQlv22KG5W

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

First day at the Taste of Buffalo 2023 and I'm reminded just how much our city's culinary scene is slept on. Too many new restaurants and dishes to count!

The Taste runs until 9 p.m. tonight, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow!

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

I’m sponsoring a bill — A01551 — that would prohibit the creation of more town IDAs in Erie County.

[Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera @JonRivera149]

I was proud to stand with local elected officials, labor leaders and small business owners yesterday to call out Amazon’s Hamburg warehouse project for what it is — a bad deal for taxpayers.