Legislators, Local Community-Based Organizations, and Anti-Trafficking Experts Convene to Discuss Solutions for Human Trafficking in Jackson Heights Oct 30, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Joins Governor Kathy Hochul to Highlight the Distribution of $2.3 Billion in STAR Tax Credit Relief Sep 19, 2024 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...
“Asthma Alley” Rep Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and Senate Health Chair and Bronx Senator Gustavo Rivera Introduce Legislation to Eliminate the Cost of Asthma Inhalers Sep 11, 2024 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....
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Gives Away 1,000 Backpacks and School Supplies to Queens Students for Back to School Season; Fighting for Universal School Meals Aug 30, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Lauds the Expected Distribution of $350 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families Across New York Jul 30, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and Legislators in Letter to the President of the Dominican Republic Expresses Concern on Legislation Related to the Penal Code Jul 30, 2024 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...
Applications for New Summer Food Benefits for School-Age Kids Now Open in New York State Jul 1, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Presents Check for Subsidized Transportation Services to SelfHelp Community Services Northridge/Brulene/Southridge NORC Program Jun 20, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Introduces Moped Drivers Education Bill Jun 5, 2024 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...
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Introduces Moped Drivers Education Bill Jun 5, 2024 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...
Mopeds and housing costs among quality-of-life issues discussed at Astoria civic meeting Oct 21, 2024
N.Y. Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas discusses her push for universal free school meals Aug 13, 2024