Sen. Rivera Teaching Free Civics Classes

Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera is getting back to his roots as educator, teaching a series of free civics classes this month at the Bronx Library Center that cover topics like the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, elections and how different levels of government work.

Rivera, who has taught at Pace University and CUNY Hunter, said he wanted to do something productive during his time off from Albany (the legislative session starts back up in January) and thought the classes would help stress the importance of civic participation to his constituents.

“I’ve always believed that people need to participate in local government,” Rivera said. “People should understand how government works so they can demand more of their government.”

The classes started last week and will be held every Thursday evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. until Nov. 3 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. Future series are being planned for other areas of the district.

Classes are free and open to the public, and you can attend one or attend all, Rivera said. To RSVP or for more information, call (718) 933-2034.

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