Press Releases

As Federal Cuts to Healthcare Hit New York, Lawmakers and Advocates Increase Calls on Albany to Restore Public Health Funding Cut to NYC

New York, NY – Today, following the announcement of several Trump administration cuts to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and New York State Department of Health, lawmakers and advocates rallied to call for Albany to...

La asambleísta Jessica González-Rojas, la senadora Michelle Hinchey y defensores celebran la inclusión de comidas escolares universales en el presupuesto aprobado del estado de Nueva York para el año fiscal 2026

VER: Comentarios de la asambleísta Jessica González-Rojas aquí Queens, NY – La asambleísta Jessica González-Rojas, principal patrocinadora de la Ley de Comidas Escolares Universales, celebra la inclusión de su legislación de desayunos y almuerzos...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Senator Michelle Hinchey & Advocates Celebrate the Inclusion of Universal School Meals in the FY 2026 New York State Enacted Budget

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WATCH: Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas’ Remarks Here Queens, NY – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, prime sponsor of the Universal School Meals Act, celebrates the inclusion of her legislation for free breakfast and lunch for all students...

La asambleísta de Queens, Jessica González-Rojas fue homenajeada en la Premiación Anual Impacto en Nueva York de la Coalición Nacional Hispana ante los Medios

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Chelsea, NY – El miércoles por la noche, la asambleísta estatal de Nueva York, Jessica González-Rojas (D-34), de Queens fue homenajeada en la Premiación Anual Impacto en Nueva York de la Coalición Nacional Hispana ante los Medios (NHMC, por sus...

Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas Honored at Annual National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact New York Awards

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Chelsea, NY – Wednesday night, New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-34) of Queens, was honored at the Annual National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact New York Awards. Hosted by actor, producer, and Visionary Alliance member, Wilson...

As Potential Federal Cuts Loom, Lawmakers and Advocates Rally to Call on Albany to Restore Public Health Funding Cut to NYC as NYC Council Passes Resolution

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New York, NY – Today, lawmakers and advocates rallied in City Hall Park prior to the NYC Council Stated Meeting to call for Albany to restore public health funding to New York City. The rally occurred before a resolution passed in the Stated Meeting,...

Elected Officials, Advocates, and Impacted New Yorkers Call for Passage of Legislation to Combat Benefit Public Benefits Skimming

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Albany, NY – Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Marcela Mitaynes, Khaleel Anderson, Yudelka Tapia, Grace Lee, legislators, advocates, and impacted New Yorkers rallied in the halls of the Capitol during the New York State Legislative Budget...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is Appointed Chair of the State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues

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Albany, NY – On Thursday New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced leadership appointments for the beginning of the 2025 Albany Legislative Session. Speaker Heastie appointed Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas as Chair of the Task...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Legislators and Advocates Celebrate the Inclusion of Universal School Meals in Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State

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Long Island, NY – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, prime sponsor of Universal School Meals Act, joined Governor Kathy Hochul at Westbury Middle School on Long Island to announce the inclusion of free breakfast and lunch for all students (A00282/S00594)...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Legislators and Advocates Celebrate the Inclusion of Universal School Meals in Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State

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Long Island, NY – Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, prime sponsor of Universal School Meals Act, joined Governor Kathy Hochul at Westbury Middle School on Long Island to announce the inclusion of free breakfast and lunch for all students (A00282/S00594)...

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Residents, and Advocates Demand Landlord Accountability in Residential Building After Weeks of Heinous Neglect from Building Management

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Jackson Heights, Queens – Today, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Shaquana Boykin of Communities Resist, and other advocates, along with residents of 35-05 94th Street, Jackson Heights in Queens gathered in front of the building to call attention...

New York State Approved to Provide Continuous Healthcare Coverage to Children from Birth to Age 6 After Assembly Member González-Rojas and Senator Samra Brouk’s Legislation Passes in the State Budget

Albany, NY – New York has announced that the state is now able to offer children under the age of six continuous eligibility for Child Health Plus and Medicaid. This change simplifies enrollment in these programs by reducing administrative burdens and...

Accessing Child Care Continues to be a Barrier for too Many Families, Mom Squad Legislators Hope Crucial Legislation to Help is Signed into Law

New York, NY – A group of state legislators who are mothers have sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul asking her to sign pending legislation into law that would increase access to child care in the state. The 16 Assembly Members wrote “Child care...

During National Child Safety & Protection Month Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and other Lawmakers Kick Off a Capital Campaign for Public Pool at Lexington School for the Deaf

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East Elmhurst, NY – Today, during National Child Safety and Protection Month, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined the Lexington School for the Deaf administration, staff, students, and other lawmakers to kick off a capital campaign to renovate...

Legislators, Local Community-Based Organizations, and Anti-Trafficking Experts Convene to Discuss Solutions for Human Trafficking in Jackson Heights

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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...

Legislators, Local Community-Based Organizations, and Anti-Trafficking Experts Convene to Discuss Solutions for Human Trafficking in Jackson Heights

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...