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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...