BUFFALO, NY — New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that he has facilitated the release of $2.9 million in previously awarded state funding for critical infrastructure and streetscape improvements along Buffalo’s Niagara Street...

BUFFALO, NY — Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that he has secured $250,000 in state funding to support Ralph Wilson Parks Conservancy in its reconstruction of the historic Ralph Wilson Park Amphitheater, a centerpiece of Buffalo’s waterfront...

BUFFALO, NY — Joined by preservation advocates, New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced the passage of legislation (A10733) that authorizes the Commissioner of General Services, with the consent of the Commissioner of Mental Health,...

BUFFALO, NY — Assemblymember Rivera announced that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 New York State Budget includes $250,000 to establish a bilingual educator pipeline program at Buffalo State University, a transformative initiative designed to prepare educators...

BUFFALO, NY — New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that he has secured $125,000 in state funding to replace the transmission on the historic Edward M. Cotter fireboat, ensuring the continued operation of one of Buffalo’s most...

BUFFALO, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced today $100,000 in state funding for the organization’s Riverwatch and RestoreCorps programs. The capital investment will provide laboratory supplies, transportation logistics...

BUFFALO, NY – New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced that they have secured $400,000 in state funding to support significant construction and infrastructure upgrades at Neighborhood...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon Rivera, Assemblymember Patrick Chludzinski and representatives from Senator April Baskin’s office today announced a push to include $250 million in funding for a third round of the Upstate Airport Economic Development...

Buffalo, NY – New York State Senator April N.M. Baskin and Assemblymember Jonathan D. Rivera convened an Erie County childcare economic development roundtable today, bringing together providers, advocates, business leaders, and policy experts to examine...

BUFFALO, NY – New York State Assemblymember Rivera and Senator April Baskin announced that they have sent a formal letter to the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority demanding immediate corrective action to address longstanding traffic design...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera was joined today by Mayor Sean Ryan and State Senator April Baskin to announce that a vital community resource is once again serving Buffalo’s West Side as renovations to the pool at the Belle Center have...

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Just over one year after launching Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in three initial ZIP codes, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced today that the program is now available in every ZIP code in Erie County, marking a historic...

Buffalo, NY – Today, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera joined representatives from Jericho Road Community Health Center and community partners to celebrate the unveiling of a brand-new playground at Vive Shelter, a program of Jericho Road that provides temporary...

Hamburg, NY – Today, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera was joined by representatives from 1199SEIU and concerned community members at the Hamburg Public Library for a public roundtable forum to discuss the devastating local impacts of the Trump administration’s...

Buffalo, NY – Today, Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera announced new legislation that would explicitly deny state economic incentives to employers found to have engaged in unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) or Article 20...

LACKAWANNA, NY – New York State Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera was joined by Rep. Tim Kennedy today to announce a total of $850,000 in state funding to support four local fire departments. The funding will be used to upgrade emergency equipment, purchase...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera and State Senator Sean Ryan were joined by the Black Rock Riverside Alliance, Black Rock Historical Society and several local non-profits and organizations to announce the passage of legislation (S6903A/A7615A)...

Buffalo, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera today announced $140,000 in state funding to support critical improvements and public art projects at the historic Essex Arts Center on Buffalo’s West Side. The investment includes $125,000 in state capital...

Hamburg, NY – Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera was joined today by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Village of Hamburg Mayor Tom Tallman and various Village officials at the Hamburg Youth Center to announce state funding to renovate the facility....

Buffalo, NY – New York State Assemblymembers Jon D. Rivera and Bill Conrad today announced a joint investment of $350,000 in state funding to renovate and restore the baseball diamonds at Riverside Park in a significant win for the local River Rock...