BUFFALO, NY – New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that he secured $20,000 in state funding to support Re-Tree WNY, a local non-profit dedicated to reforesting Buffalo and the greater Western New York region. The funding will...

Albany, NY – In a significant step toward a more representative and equitable judicial system, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced the passage of legislation to restructure judicial districts within New York State’s Fourth Judicial Department,...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library today welcomed the community to celebrate the grand reopening and unveiling of new wall murals at the Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, 280 Porter Ave., on...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera was joined today on the Million Dollar Staircase by Senator April Baskin, Assemblymember Catalina Cruz (AD-39, Queens) refugee agencies, support networks and advocates from across New York State to denounce...

Hamburg, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that a revenue sharing agreement has been reached between Hamburg Central School District and The Hamburg Fairgrounds. Under the terms of the Educational Assistance Program Agreement, the Erie...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today joined with business leaders and alternative transportation advocates to call for broad support for bill A1486, which would authorize any employer to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today his appointment as Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Administrative Regulations Review Commission (ARRC), a bipartisan watchdog tasked with overseeing state agency rules and regulatory...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that he has secured $100,000 in state funding to convert the long vacant lot at 169 Allen St. into a much-needed pocket of greenspace along the Allen Street corridor. The difficulties and logistics...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today was joined by the Somali Bantu Community Organization of WNY, International Institute of Buffalo and Providence Farm Collective to unveil a vibrant new mural on Grant Street, celebrating the rich culture,...

Buffalo, NY – In an effort to enhance child literacy across the Western New York region, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera and United Way of Buffalo & Erie County proudly announce the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in parts of Buffalo and...