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Today, I am proud to endorse 61 progressives running for state and local office across America. They will fight for the kind of changes our country desperately needs.

Source: Citizens Union

In the race for State Senate District 13 (Queens), Citizens Union prefers Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas. Citizens Union was impressed by her strong engagement with policy questions on campaign finance and reform issues, as well as her collaborative approach and ability to build bridges across the district’s political landscape.

Source: QNS

Attorney-General Letitia James has endorsed Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas in her bid for the 13th Senate District in a major boost for the González-Rojas campaign.

Source: Queens Latino

Nueva York es una ciudad de inmigrantes. En Jackson Heights, Corona y East Elmhurst, esa realidad no es algo abstracto. Se vive todos los días en nuestras escuelas, nuestros pequeños negocios, nuestras comunidades de fey nuestras familias. Es nuestra fuerza. Es nuestra historia. Yen este momento, esta bajo amenaza.

Source: QNS

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas partnered with elected officials and dozens of community organizations to host a Community Food Access and Resource Expo in Corona on Saturday, which saw more than 500 pounds of fresh produce and dry goods distributed to local families.

Source: AMNY

NYC advocates are rallying around a state bill that would allow New York’s civil courts to issue anti-stalking orders that can immediately provide protections against this form of harassment.

Source: JGR

Jackson Heights, NY — In a major show of momentum for a growing, worker-powered campaign, the New York City District Council of Carpenters today announced its endorsement of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas in her Democratic primary campaign for State Senate in District 13. The endorsement underscores González-Rojas’ deep commitment to working families across Jackson Heights, Corona, and East Elmhurst and reflects a clear call for bold, results-driven leadership in Albany.

Source: Documented NY

Two bank parking lots along Northern Boulevard in immigrant-dense Queens have become staging points for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, prompting protests and vocal pushback from local community members.

Source: Queens Latino

Afuera de la estación de metro 82nd Street–Jackson Heights, la asambleísta y candidata al Senado estatal Jessica González-Rojas se unió a usuarios del transporte, defensores de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad y líderes comunitarios para exigir que la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) instale ascensores en cuatro estaciones inaccesibles a lo largo de la línea 7: 82nd Street–Jackson Heights, 90th Street–Elmhurst Avenue, 103rd Street–Corona Plaza y 111th Street.

Source: QNS

A senior in Jackson Heights checks the balance on her EBT card. It’s empty. Thinking her benefits are simply late, she calls New York City’s Human Resources Administration. An employee checks their account.

Source: El Diario NY

Este 2026 es un año electoral y dentro de las curules que se disputan a nivel estatal en Nueva York, una de las contiendas que más atención ha captado es la del Distrito 13 de Queens por el Senado estatal. Allí, la actual senadora Jessica Ramos, quien vio afectada su imagen de líder política progresista tras apoyar en las elecciones por la Alcaldía al exgobernador Andrew Cuomo, a quien había criticado ferozmente, deberá enfrentarse a la actual asambleísta del Distrito 34, Jessica Jessica González-Rojas.

Source: AMNY

A Queens state lawmaker on Tuesday urged the MTA to make more 7 train stations running through the borough more accessible to all residents.

Source: City & State NY

As budget negotiations continue in overtime, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, county leaders and advocacy organizations are asking state leaders not to forget the hungry. 

Source: Star-Gazette

When NYU Langone — one of the nation’s most respected hospital systems — stopped providing gender-affirming care to minors earlier this year, it sent a shockwave through New York.

Source: El Diario

Este mes se conmemoraron seis años desde que la pandemia del COVID-19 estalló oficialmente en la Gran Manzana, donde las comunidades latinas y negras de Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst y Corona se convirtieron en epicentro de la tragedia, con cientos de muertes y miles de contagios.

Source: ABC10

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Between meetings and hearings on Tuesday, a cadre Democratic Assemblymembers and childcare advocates rallied at the New York State Capitol for more funding in the state budget. They want Governor Kathy Hochul to fully fund vouchers and raise wages for childcare workers statewide to achieve universal childcare.

Source: JGR

Jackson Heights, NY — Today, UNITE HERE Local 100 announced its endorsement of Jessica González-Rojas for New York State Senate District 13, representing the Queens neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, and parts of Rego Park and Forest Hills.

Source: QNS

Students from across New York state gathered at the State Capitol in Albany last week for TREEage’s 5th annual Youth Day of Action, urging lawmakers to pass legislation on some of the largest issues facing their generation, including climate change, tax equality and immigration.

Source: CBS6 Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A bill tightening digital stalking and harassment laws was front and center in Albany Wednesday.

Source: QNS

Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas unveiled a 5-point plan to address food insecurity during her visit to FoodTown Supermarket on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, challenging herself to build a basic grocery basket using only the current minimum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotment — $24 per month.