Queens, NY – Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Trafficking, Assembly Members Steven Raga and Brian Maher, along with representatives from the offices of Queen Borough President Donovan Richards, Congresswoman...

New York, NY – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined Governor Kathy Hochul in Manhattan today to highlight New York State’s ongoing efforts to deliver $2.3 billion in tax relief to nearly three million New Yorkers under the State’s School...

New York, NY – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and State Senator Gustavo Rivera have introduced new legislation, A10692, which would eliminate deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements for asthma inhalers....

Jackson Heights, Queens – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-34) culminated a four neighborhood tour of backpack giveaways and resource fairs just before the start of the new school year, giving away 1,000 backpacks and school supplies in partnership...

Queens, New York – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas today lauded the announcement that New York State is delivering approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child...

New York – In a letter drafted by the Women’s Equality Center and State Innovation Exchange and signed onto by Assembly Member González-Rojas, the state legislator expressed concern about legislation advancing in the Dominican Republic. The legislation...

New York, NY —Applications are open for a new federal program that will provide low-income families in New York with school-age children food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. The United...

Jackson Heights, New York – Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas presented a $40,000 check of in-district initiative funding to the staff and members of the Selfhelp Community Center in Jackson Heights. The Northridge/Brulene/ Southridge...

Albany, NEW YORK – On Tuesday, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas introduced a bill to amend the vehicle and traffic law to ensure moped users receive rules of the road education pamphlets (A10550). Moped accidents are on the rise and frequently...

Albany, New York – On Tuesday, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas introduced a bill to amend the vehicle and traffic law to ensure moped users receive rules of the road education pamphlets (A10550). Moped accidents are on the rise and frequently...

[AM Gonzalez-Rojas remarks] Albany, NY —Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Michael Gianaris and several advocacy groups including the New York Immigration Coalition and Malikah rallied in the Capitol to call for the passage...

[LIVESTREAM HERE] Elmhurst, Queens – On Thursday, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, was joined by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, Dr. Laura Iavicoli, Chief Medical Officer at Elmhurst Hospital, Dr. Pilar Gonzalez Head of the Pediatrics Clinic...

New York, NY –New York Senators and Assembly Members of Puerto Rican descent sent a letter to Majority Leader Charles Schumer and House Speaker James Michael Johnson led by Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas demanding equity in the Supplemental...

ALBANY, NY – Advocates and lawmakers rallied in Albany to call for the passage and funding of legislation in the State Assembly, A1941A, which would establish universal school meals in New York. After securing one hundred co-sponsors in the State Assembly...

Albany, NY – Today, fifty-six state legislators led by State Senate Chair of the Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Committee Nathalia Fernandez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas along with Emily Gallagher and Dr. Anna Kelles sent a letter...

Albany, NY – Today, fifty-six state legislators led by State Senate Chair of the Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Committee Nathalia Fernandez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas along with Emily Gallagher and Dr. Anna Kelles sent a letter...

Albany, NY – Lawmakers and advocates rallied in Albany to call for full funding of universal school meals in New York in the final state budget, following strong support from the Assembly and Senate (A1941A/S01678A). After securing $120 million in the...

Albany, NY – A group of state legislators who are mothers have sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul asking her to reverse her proposed cuts to schools. The Assembly Members and State Senators wrote “as moms in the legislature, we unequivocally oppose...

[To view video of the press conference, click here.] Corona, NY – Today, in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and advocates announced at Corona Plaza the launch of a campaign to pass the...

New York, NY – Today, in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Month, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Cordell Cleare, and advocates called for the passage of legislation, A8318/S7789, which they’ve introduced and...