Showing posts with label Gustavo Rivera. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

GUSTAVO RIVERA, VICTOR PICHARDO'S BILL TO ALLOW CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE OPERATING AT 2322 VALENTINE AVENUE BECOMES LAWGUSTAVO RIVERA, VICTOR PICHARDO'S BILL TO ALLOW CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE OPERATING AT 2322 VALENTINE AVENUE BECOMES LAW


  State Senator Gustavo Rivera announced that legislation S.6632/A.8369, which he co-authored with Assemblymember Victor M. Pichardo, has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. This is the sixth bill sponsored by Senator Rivera that has been signed into law since being elected in 2010. 

This law will change the deed for 2322 Valentine Avenue, which was transferred from New York State to Catholic Guardian Services in 2005, to expand its scope of assistance and offer housing and shelter to additional special populations. This bill passed the New York State Senate on June 15 and the New York State Assembly on June 21. It was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 21. 

"I am very pleased that this law will allow Catholic Guardian Services to continue operating at the property at 2322 Valentine Avenue by granting the facility the ability to service developmentally disabled members of our community," said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. "Catholic Guardian Services has a great track record of providing vulnerable populations with essential services and this bill will allow them to provide developmentally disabled members of our community with the person-centered care they need to live and thrive in a self-sufficient environment." 

"Catholic Guardian Services does tremendous work in our community and this law allows them to keep fighting for those who need it most," said Assemblymember Victor M. Pichardo. "By expanding the scope of its services, the organization can help more people get the support they deserve here in the Bronx."

For more than a century, Catholic Guardian Services has forged an outstanding reputation for providing critical assistance to New York City's most vulnerable individuals and their families. Under this new law, Catholic Guardian Services will be able to re-purpose the property at 2322 Valentine Avenue, which was previously used to provide housing to homeless families. Further, this change will properly reflect the organization's expanding services and the need to better utilize the property's composition. Under the new deed, Catholic Guardian Services aims to collaborate with the New York State Office of People with Development Disabilities (OPWDD) to offer housing and services to six individuals with autism. 

"We are grateful to Senator Rivera and Assemblymember Pichardo for shepherding this bill into law," said Craig Longley, Executive Director of Catholic Guardian Services. "It now permits us to expand our services at 2322 Valentine Avenue to people with developmental disabilities. CGS will offer individualized residential services that will allow them to live a fully integrated life in the community. They will become valuable members and make a meaningful contribution to the blossoming neighborhood of Fordham Heights."

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Liberty Democratic Association "Spring Fling"

  The annual Spring Fling  by the Liberty Democratic Association (based in the 80th A.D.) was a huge success, as over 75 people and many elected officials came to cheer on the LDA.
  New York City Comptroller John Liu, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, City Councilman Jimmy Vacca, State Senators Jeff Klein and Gustavo Rivera, State Assembly Members Jeffrey Dinowitz, Marcos Crespo, and Honoree Assemblywoman Vanessa Gibson. Conspicuously absent was 80th Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera, while her announced challenger Mr. Mark Gjonaj was in attendance. 
  All the elected officials praised the LDA in one way or another for their joint or individual help, as all the members of the LDA joined together to say that it is a team effort that makes the LDA so successful in what they do. Click on any photo to enlarge it.
Members of the LDA pose with honoree Assemblywoman Gibson




Bronx County Committee Chair Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz with 80th A.D. District Leader Kenny Agosto and Assemblywoman Gibson.

Left Senator Klein  -----  Right Councilman Vacca  Address the LDA.


Manhattan Borough President and 2013 candidate for Mayor Scott Stringer listens as Kenny and the LDA sing happy birthday to him.
Left-Comptroller John Liu shakes hands with 80th A.D. candidate Mark Gjonaj. Right- Members of LDA pose for a photo with 80th A.D. candidate Mark Gjonaj. 80th A.D. Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera did not attend the event.


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