Press Releases

State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts “SMOKEOUT Act” Rally at City Hall Calling for Bill’s Passage in State Budget

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South Queens, NY – On Friday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar brought together a citywide coalition calling for passage of her SMOKEOUT Act (A8428A/S7998A), which she authored, and which grants municipalities across the State, including New York City,...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Throws Largest Dominican Independence Celebration in the History of Her District

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South Queens, NY – Queens was abuzz on Friday night when Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar threw the biggest Dominican Independence Day celebration in her district’s history. Over 200 people came to partake in the festivities, including many of the Assemblywoman’s...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Brings Mayor Eric Adams and Community Together to Unveil New Gandhi Statue

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South Queens, NY – On Sunday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar – the first Hindu-American elected official in New York State – brought Mayor Eric Adams and the community together to unveil the magnificent new Mahatma Gandhi statue at Shri Tulsi Mandir,...

State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces “SMOKEOUT Act” to Shutter Illegal Smoke Shops Across New York State

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) introduced the SMOKEOUT Act (A8428), one of her major priorities for passage this Albany session. The SMOKEOUT Act (Stop Marijuana Overproliferation and Keep Empty Operators of Unlicensed Transactions)...

State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Distributes Over 400 Turkeys at Her Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

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South Queens, NY – On Friday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) hosted a turkey giveaway at her District Office in Woodhaven, where she distributed over 400 turkeys to the people of her district. Every year Assemblywoman Rajkumar secures hundreds...

Governor Signs into Law State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Historic Bill Establishing First Ever New York State Asian American & Pacific Islander Commission

South Queens, NY – This weekend, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s bill A3301, creating the first ever New York State Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. This historic commission will bridge the...

State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Mayor Eric Adams Bring Together Community in Wake of Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes

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South Queens, NY – On Sunday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) gathered hundreds of members of the Sikh American community at the Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center temple in South Richmond Hill, in the wake of recent hate crimes against the...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Landmark Bill Ending Noxious Waste by Rail Emissions Signed into Law

South Queens, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s landmark bill A4928, which requires waste transported by rail to be covered with hard tarping to stop dangerous spillage and the emission of noxious gasses....

New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar's Statement on the Expansion of TPS for Venezuelan Migrants

For months, I was proud to lead a city-wide coalition of over 54 legislators that called upon President Joseph Biden to give work authorization to asylum seekers. I took the fight to Albany by leading the charge for legislation granting work authorization...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Calls on International Cricket Council to Select New York City as World Cup Host

South Queens, NY — Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) released an open letter to Greg Barclay, Chairman of the International Cricket Council, to discuss the necessity of selecting New York City as host of the 2024 Cricket World Cup. New...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces Historic Bill Granting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

South Queens, NY - This week, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) introduced legislation granting work authorization to asylum seekers. Under her bill, anyone who has applied for asylum would be eligible to work in the State of New York. It will...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces State Legislative Package to Address New York City’s Migrant Influx

South Queens, NY - In response to the unprecedented influx of migrants to New York City, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) has introduced a package of bills that will ensure New York State does its part to help New York City manage one of the greatest...

New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Gives Away Over 1,000 Backpacks and Thousands of School Supplies in 2 Major Drives

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South Queens, NY (September 5, 2023) - Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) hosted two major “Back to School” distributions at her office where she gave away over 1,000 backpacks and thousands of school supplies to the children of South Queens. The Assemblywoman...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Releases Letter Calling on President Biden to Address Migrant Influx

South Queens, NY - Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) released an open letter to President Joseph Biden urging him to lead a robust and comprehensive response to address the migrant influx in New York City. 54 Elected Officials in New York...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Celebrates Diwali School Holiday Victory with Diverse Coalition of Lawmakers

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South Queens, NY - From City Hall to the streets of Queens to the Hindu temples, New Yorkers are celebrating Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s historic victory passing A7769/S7574, establishing Diwali as a New York City school holiday. Today, the Assemblywoman...

State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar & New York City Mayor Eric Adams Declare Victory in Fight to Make Diwali a New York City School Holiday

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South Queens, NY - Today, State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) and New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared victory in the fight to designate Diwali as a school holiday in New York City. It was the final victory in a campaign spanning over two...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Tours Small Businesses in District with Oath Commissioner Asim Rehman

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South Queens, NY - On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) and Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Commissioner Asim Rehman toured her district to assist small businesses. OATH is the City office that adjudicates various issues,...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Passes Bill Designating Diwali as a School Holiday in New York City

South Queens, NY - Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) fulfilled the dream of the South Asian community when she passed her historic bill (A.7769) to designate Diwali as a New York City public school holiday. It was the final victory in a fight spanning...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts Vigil for 19 Children Lost in Guyana Dormitory Fire

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South Queens, NY - On Sunday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) brought the community together at Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park for a vigil mourning 19 children who died in a dormitory fire in Guyana. The fire, which was intentionally set, occurred...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Passes Landmark Environmental and Health Bill Requiring Trains Covering Waste to Be Covered

South Queens, NY (May 30, 2023) - Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) took up a bill that had languished in the legislature for over 7 years and passed it with unanimous support in the State Assembly. Her landmark bill A4928 will require waste transported...