Assemblymember Rivera and Allentown Association Announce Creation of Park on Allen Street
Dec 5, 2024
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...
Assemblymember Rivera Unveils New Mural Honoring Somali Bantu Community on Buffalo’s West Side
Oct 25, 2024
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,...
Assemblymember Rivera Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Buffalo, Lackawanna in Partnership with United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
Aug 28, 2024
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...
Assemblymember Rivera, Assembly Speaker Heastie Announce $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
Aug 7, 2024
Buffalo, NY – In a joint announcement that will transform the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo’s John F. Beecher Clubhouse building (180 10th St.), Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera and New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, of the Bronx, awarded $1...
Assemblymember Rivera and Senator Ryan Announce Passage of Legislation That Removes Barrier to Broadband Access in Erie County
Jul 1, 2024
Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that he and Senator Sean Ryan have passed legislation that will speed up the development and deployment of open-access broadband across Erie County. The bill, A9964, allows fiber optic cable...
Assemblymember Rivera Announces $300,000 in State Funding for Cornell International Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab
May 10, 2024
Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that Cornell University’s International Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab has received $300,000 in funding within the New York State FY2025 Budget. Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab advances a more...
Assemblymember Rivera and Village of Hamburg Announce $1.5 Million Parking Lot Renovation
Feb 20, 2024
Hamburg, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera, Erie County Legislator John Gilmour and the Village of Hamburg announced today a $1.5 million renovation of the public parking lot at Main and Buffalo streets in the Village of Hamburg, which will have a transformative...
Assemblymember Rivera Partners with Operation Warm, Highmark and Jericho Road to Kick Off Winter Clothing Drive
Feb 2, 2024
Buffalo, NY – With the reality of the winter months finally setting in across our region, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera has announced a winter clothing drive to support Jericho Road and the refugees and New Americans who may find themselves unprepared...
Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes and Assemblymember Rivera Announce Nearly $125,000 in State Funding to Explore & More Children’s Museum that Will Fill Funding Gaps
Nov 17, 2023
Buffalo, NY – New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (District 141) and Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera (District 149) were joined by staff from Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum to announce nearly $125,000...
Assemblymember Rivera and Supervisor Hoak Announce $400,000 in Funding for Osborne Park in Hamburg
Oct 19, 2023
Hamburg, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera and Hamburg Town Supervisor Randy Hoak announced today a total investment of $400,000 toward Osborne Park in the Town of Hamburg – a significant funding commitment that will transform the park into a thriving...
