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Working Families Party goes for JGR over Ramos
Source: Queens Daily Eagle
The Working Families Party is endorsing Jessica González-Rojas in her bid to unseat State Senator Jessica Ramos, who the WFP has previously supported.
Working Families Party makes early endorsements
Source: NY1
The left-leaning New York Working Families Party ditched a longtime political ally Tuesday by endorsing an insurgent state Senate candidate — while also sending a message to moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of her 2026 reelection.
Legislation To Eliminate The Cost Of Asthma Inhalers Signed
Source: Queens Gazette
Governor Hochul signed legislation by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and State Senator Gustavo Rivera, A128A/S1804A, which will eliminate deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements for asthma inhalers.
AOC, Nydia Velázquez endorse JGR as race to replace her in Assembly heats up
Source: QDE
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas received endorsements from Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez on Monday as the race to replace her in the Assembly also heated up after over the weekend.
AOC and Velázquez endorse González-Rojas in bid for Senate District 13
Source: QNS
U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez have both endorsed Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas in her bid for state Senate District 13 next year.
Make the Road Action chooses González-Rojas over Ramos
Source: City & State
In the latest sign that progressive advocacy groups are likely to back Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas’ primary challenge against state Sen. Jessica Ramos, Make the Road Action formally endorsed González-Rojas’ state Senate campaign on Tuesday.
Op-Ed | Four years after Hurricane Ida, Queens deserves real climate resilience
Source: QNS
The climate crisis is here. Queens is on the frontlines. We need long-term vision and sustained action. That is why I am running for State Senate—to bring people together, from neighbors to advocates to colleagues across all levels of government, to deliver bold, practical solutions.
Airport workers rally for safer working conditions, heat protection
Source: The Chief
Against the backdrop of roaring jets, airport service workers gathered outside Terminal A at LaGuardia Airport last week to demand that their employer, Alliance Ground International, address what they said are unsafe working conditions, particularly those brought about by excessive heat.
pol running for State Senate promotes climate plan ahead of Ida anniversary
Source: Queens Daily Eagle
Queens Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas launched a new set of climate and resiliency goals as the borough marks another year since Hurricane Ida.
González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks
Source: QNS
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has announced that she has distributed more than 2,500 free backpacks to Queens students across five community giveaways held throughout back-to-school season in August.
Op-Ed | It’s time for NY to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers
Source: City & State
President Trump has tried to pander to restaurant workers by promising to end taxes on tips, even going so far as to include that measure in the recently passed federal budget bill. Yet the fact is that the cuts in Trump’s budget will hurt more workers than ending taxes on tips would help.
JGR’S FIRST ENDORSEMENT
Source: Politico
First in Playbook, youth climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement NYC will endorse Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas for state Senate at the Queens Democrat’s campaign fundraiser tonight in Jackson Heights.
González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for Queens state Senate seat
Source: QNS
However, González-Rojas has not been endorsed by the DSA and is not a member of the organization’s nine-member “Socialists in Office” group in Albany. Still, she is expected to attempt to consolidate progressive support in Queens ahead of next year’s primary.
González-Rojas to primary Ramos
Source: Queens Daily Eagle
Queens Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas has filed to primary State Senator Jessica Ramos for her Western Queens seat next year.
González-Rojas files to run against Ramos
Source: City & State
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is launching a primary challenge against state Sen. Jessica Ramos, her neighbor in western Queens. The tentative plan is for González-Rojas to formally launch her Senate campaign with a fundraiser on July 21.
González-Rojas bill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for asthma inhalers
Source: QNS
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is celebrating a legislative win following the passage of her Free Asthma Inhaler Bill in both chambers of the New York State Legislature.
Op-Ed | ‘Excited delirium’ is racist pseudoscience. NY must ban it as a diagnosis.
Source: City & State
Hiding behind a fictional medical term enables police to justify ultra-aggressive tactics and then shirk accountability when those tactics wind up killing someone in their custody.
González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in budget win
Source: QNS
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has welcomed the inclusion of universal school meals in the recently-approved state budget, stating that every New York student will now have access to free breakfast and lunch regardless of their family’s income.
Asambleísta González-Rojas logra almuerzo escolar gratis para todos
Source: Queens Latino
La asambleísta González-Rojas celebra la decisión de la gobernadora Hochul de financiar completamente las comidas escolares universales en el presupuesto del estado de Nueva York después de defender la legislación desde mayo de 2022.