Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera on coronavirus and Cuomo
The state senator warns of overreach as Cuomo pushes to pass an early budget.
New York State
Everybody just has a great time at the State Fair
Elected leaders do their best to show how much fun they had.
New York State
Swing voters still exist, and matter, in the state Senate
A review of legislative votes and interviews with lawmakers shows that the size of the Democrats’ majority has allowed a few different strains of legislators to position themselves as swing voters throughout the session.
Andrew Cuomo
Who needs Andrew Cuomo?
In recent weeks, Democratic lawmakers showed Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not dominate Albany like he used to.
New York State
No state Senate single-payer vote before 2020
New York won’t be passing a state-level single-payer health care system this year, but that hasn’t kept the sparks from flying as proponents clash with industry critics who say such a proposal is unworkable.
New York Health Act
Gottfried and Rivera make the case for single-payer health care
With the state Legislature firmly in Democratic hands, single-payer health care has never been closer to becoming a reality in New York state.
Health Care
Support long-term care services in the New York Health Act
The New York Health Act has been reintroduced this session and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera and advocates statewide are showing how it can be changed for the better, including a new amendment which includes comprehensive long-term care services.
Health Care
Albany’s checklist of health care bills
From codifying Roe v. Wade to legalizing recreational marijuana.
Health Care
Has single-payer health care’s time finally come?
Democrats are coming out of the woodwork to back the New York Health Act.
Kemp Hannon
How state Senate control will alter health policy
From single-payer to marijuana, top senators on the health committee discuss their top priorities.
Bronx
Long-awaited Kingsbridge National Ice Center nears deal
After years of delays, financing for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is close to complete.
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