| Gustavo Rivera | |
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 33rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro Espada, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1975 [1] Santurce, Puerto Rico[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | University Heights, Bronx[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico CUNY Graduate Center |
| Profession | politician |
| Website | Official website |
Gustavo Rivera (born November 19, 1975)[1] is a New York State Senator representing the Bronx's 33rd Senate District, covering the neighborhoods of Norwood, Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge, Fordham, University Heights, Tremont, and East Tremont.
He received a B.A. in political science from the University of Puerto Rico in May 1998. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.[2] He taught courses at Hunter College until 2002, and served as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Pace University until his first election in 2010.[2]
Rivera has served in politics by serving as campaign manager for politicians such as Phil Reed, and his future colleagues Jose M. Serrano and Andrea Stewart-Cousins. His work has allowed these three politicians to either retain seats or defeat longtime incumbents. After serving as Director of Outreach under United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, he ran for the 33rd State Senate seat in 2010, defeating scandal-tarred incumbent Pedro Espada, Jr..
He is single and resides in University Heights.[1]
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Pedro Espada, Jr. |
New York State Senate, 33rd District 2011–present |
Incumbent |