Press Releases

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Mayor Eric Adams Celebrate Women Leaders at Her “Toast to the Great Women of South Queens” Awards

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South Queens, NY – On Friday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) was joined by Mayor Eric Adams for her “Toast to the Great Women of Queens'' awards ceremony at her district office. A celebration for Women’s History Month, the event recognized...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Statement on Fatal Shooting at Illegal Smoke Shop in Richmond Hill

South Queens, NY – The robbery that ended in a fatal shooting this week at Plug Smoke Shop in Richmond Hill is a wakeup call for the need to shutter illegal smoke shops. Each of our city’s estimated 1,400 illegal smoke shops is a powder keg for criminal...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts Rally Calling for Passage of Her Bill Supporting Women Who Suffer Stillbirths

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South Queens, NY (January 31, 2023) - Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) convened dozens of advocates and state legislators to call for passage of her landmark bill providing vital support to women who suffer a stillbirth. The Assemblywoman’s...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Inducts Schmidt’s Candy into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

South Queens, NY – On Monday, State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) brought the community together at Schmidt’s Candy to induct the historic business into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. A beloved neighborhood...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Distributing 36 More Thanksgiving Turkeys and Supporting Numerous Additional Events Following Her Successful Friday Giveaway

South Queens, NY – Following her popular giveaway on Friday where over 180 families received free turkeys, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) secured an additional 36 turkeys for distribution. She will distribute in total well over 200 turkeys...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in Partnership with Zara Charitable Foundation

South Queens, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) hosted a successful turkey giveaway at her District Office, presenting hundreds of her constituents with turkeys for their Thanksgiving dinners. The event was a partnership between Assemblywoman...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Mayor Eric Adams Announce City-State Partnership to Make Diwali a Public School Holiday in New York City

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New York – Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an historic city-state partnership to designate Diwali as a public school holiday in New York City. A celebration of light over darkness, good over...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Gives Keynote Speech at Mayor’s Office Roundtable on Domestic Violence in South Asian Diaspora

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South Queens, NY – On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) joined the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence at the Queens Family Justice Center for a media roundtable on addressing domestic violence in the South Asian...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Statement on the First Arrest in the Anti-Hindu Hate Crime Against the Tulsi Mandir

South Queens, NY – I spoke to District Attorney Melinda Katz and am pleased to report that one of the alleged perpetrators of the anti-Hindu hate crime at Tulsi Mandir has been arrested and charged. I thank District Attorney Katz, the NYPD Hate Crimes...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Presents Historic $90,000 Check to Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol

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South Queens, NY – On Saturday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) proudly presented $90,000 in state funding she secured for the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP). This is the first official funding stream for COPCP, an emerging organization...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts Mayor Eric Adams at Site of Destruction of Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Richmond Hill

South Queens, NY – In an incredible show of strength and solidarity for the Hindu-American community, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38), the first Hindu-American elected to New York State Office, convened Mayor Eric Adams and leaders from around...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Statement on the Second Attack of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Richmond Hill’s Shri Tulsi Mandir

South Queens, NY – In an act outraging the entire Queens community and peace-loving people worldwide, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside Shri Tulsi Mandir was vandalized for a second time. This time, the statue was totally destroyed and graffitied...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Holds Press Conference on Suspected Anti-Hindu Hate Crime at a Hindu Temple in Queens

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South Queens, NY (August 9, 2022) - Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar– the first Hindu-American elected official in New York State – brought together community leaders, national leaders, and elected officials to denounce a suspected hate crime...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Presents $22,500 Check to W.O.R.K.S. Little League

South Queens, NY – On Saturday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) joined W.O.R.K.S Little League for its 2022 Awards Luncheon at the Deshi Senior Center in Ozone Park. At the event, she presented the league with a check for $22,500, a historic...

Statement on Arrest of Alleged Perpetrators of Hate Crime in Woodhaven

South Queens, New York – I am gratified to report that two women were arrested yesterday for the violent assault of a Queens resident on an MTA Bus in my hometown of Woodhaven. I thank the 102nd Precinct, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and the...

Governor Signs into Law Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Bill to Support Crime Victims in their Time of Need

South Queens, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law A7502, a bill Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) passed with bipartisan support that aids victims of the crimes of gross reckless endangerment. Under this new law, victims of these crimes...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Presents Fourth Annual Queens Rockfest on July 9th

South Queens, NY - Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) is proud to present the Fourth Annual Queens Rockfest. The brainchild of Queens musician George Wasek, Queens Rockfest is a celebration of the finest musical artists whose careers began in the...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Hosts Celebration for Woodhaven’s Birthday

South Queens, NY — On Saturday, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) introduced her historic resolution commemorating Woodhaven’s Birthday to the Woodhaven community. The Assemblywoman created and passed the first-of-its-kind resolution in Albany,...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Statement on Passing of Dominick Andrea Rubino Brienza

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South Queens, New York — I join all of Woodhaven in mourning the passing today of our beloved neighbor Dominick Andrea Rubino Brienza. A neighborhood fixture for over six decades, Dominick came to America from Monteleone di Puglia in Italy as a child,...

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar's Statement on the Occasion of the Funeral of FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein

South Queens - Today, as we lay to rest FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein, our entire state joins together to honor and mourn one of New York’s Bravest. He died risking his own life to save others. He will forever be remembered in our hearts as a hero....