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Higher Education Summit Scheduled for November

The New York State Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force will address the chronic problems facing Hispanics and higher education.  The factors negatively impacting Hispanic academic achievement and educational attainment have reached a critical mass with dire consequences. In fact, White House economists have concluded that, "Unless we see a dramatic increase in the educational attainment - particularly college completion - we’re going to see a dramatic negative impact on the economy, especially in states with large Hispanic populations. Details

• State Lawmaker and Community Leaders Unveil Plan to Protect Minority Voting Rights on Dr. Martin Luther King Day
  
  
• On King Day, Community Leaders to Unveil Legislation that will Ban At-Large Elections in over 1,400 Towns & Villages in New York State
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• State Lawmaker and Community Leaders Unveil Plan to Protect Minority Voting Rights on Dr. Martin Luther King Day
  
  
• Federal Lawsuite against Port Chester Applauded by Rivera
  
  
• High Rate of Suicide Attempts by Asian and Hispanic Women to be Examined at Public Hearing This Thursday

• STUDENT SAFETY QUESTIONED ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
  
  
• PATAKI DOESNT SUPPORT RIVERA MEASURE TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST CREDIT CARD RATE HIKES
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• Pataki Blasted by Consumer Advocates and Lawmakers on His Veto of Legislation Limiting Credit Card Rate Hikes
  
  
• Statement by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera on Commission Report on Growing Gang Violence in New York State
  
  
• Dozens of Recording Artists and Bipartisan Group of Elected Officials to Announce Legislation Aimed at Stopping Imposter Performances Tomorrow
  
  
• Hispanic, Asian & Black Legislators to Participate in the Great Boycott of 2006

Monday, May 1, 2006 will see thousands of businesses closed, millions of workers absent from work, tens of thousands of students not attending classes and dozens of elected officials not participate in official duties as a show of support for immigrants and fair immigration policies. All of the 16 Hispanic members of the New York State Assembly and Senate will walk out of their Legislative Sessions begining at 2:00pm in a show of solidarity with immigrants all across the nation. A press conference will folllow immediately in the State Capitol.

• Researchers, Health Experts, Environmental Advocates and Lawmakers to Outline Action Against Asthma Epidemic Hitting New York
  
  
• Statement by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera on Commission Report on Growing Gang Violence in New York State
  

• Attack on the Legislature’s Efforts to Address Adult Home Crisis Created by Pataki Administration are a Continuation of Misleading Statements by Office of Mental Health and Department of Health
  

• Hispanic, Asian & Black Legislators to Participate in the Great Boycott of 2006 at State Capitol
  
  
• Group Demands Immediate Action to Help Alleviate Asthma Epidemic Spreading throughout New York
  
  
• Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Representatives from throughout
  New York Unveil Anti-Gang Legislation Needed to Reduce Crime
  
  
• Family of Abused Autistic Child, Lawmakers, and Parents Groups Unveil Key Child Safety Legislation
  • (en español) Parientes de niño autista abusado, legisladores y grupos de padres develan legislación clave para la seguridad infantil

• Assemblyman Rivera Warns That So-Called Instant Tax Refunds Cost Low-Income Taxpayers Billions
  • (en español) El asambleísta Peter Rivera advierte que los llamados reembolsos instantáneos les cuestan billones de dólares a los contribuyentes de ingresos bajos

• Statement on the Creation of 9,000 Housing Units for the Chronic Homeless and Mentally Ill by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera

• Local Affordable Housing Advocates, Researchers and Elected Officials Discuss Housing Crisis Facing Hispanics and Others in the Capital Region

• Statement by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera on the Confirmation to the Supreme Court of Judge Samuel Alito, Lack of Diversity on High Court
  
  
• Lawmakers, Unions, State Workers Outline Plan to End Discriminatory Hiring and Promotion Practices of State Agencies
  
  
  
• Statement on Court Decision on Sexual Predators by Assemblyman Peter M.
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• Statement on the Creation of 9,000 Housing Units for the Chronic Homeless and Mentally Ill by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera
  
  
  
• As Asthma Rates Soar, Rivera Announces New Law that Requires Schools to Stock Extra Inhalers for Emergency Use
  • (en español) Al aumentar el índice de asma, Rivera anuncia nueva ley que requiere a las escuelas tener inhaladores adicionales para uso de emergencia
    
    
• Hunter College Report, Housing Advocates and Senior Hispanic Lawmakers Assail Affordable Housing Crisis Facing Hispanics in New York City and the States
  
  
• Bill to Eliminate Diesel Fuel Tax Levied on School Buses Introduced to provide relief to School Districts & Taxpayers
  
  
• Statement on Sexual Predators by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera
  
  
• SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ROBERTS COULD UNDO PROGRESS ACHIEVED BY HISPANICS AND OTHER MINORITIES
  • (en español) EL CANDIDATO A LA CORTE SUPREMA ROBERTS PODRÍA DESVANECER EL PROGRESO ALCANZADO POR LOS HISPANOS Y OTRAS MINORÍAS
    
    
• Outraged Elected Officials, Union Representatives & State Workers Call on Bank of America to Withdraw Fee for Cashing Checks

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