Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas Archives – QNS

Brian Romero has announced that he will file to run in Assembly District 34. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Politics

Former Gonzalez-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero seeks to succeed her in Assembly District 34

By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.

News

González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Politics

Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

Richards and Mamdani at Friday's endorsement event in Richmond Hill. Photo: Lloyd Mitchell.

Politics

BP Richards endorses Mamdani, draws mixed reaction from elected officials across Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Politics

González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for western Queens state Senate seat, touts ‘bold leadership’

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s birthright citizenship order

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

Western Queens lawmakers back DOT’s 31st Street bike lane redesign

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Politics

González-Rojas bill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for asthma inhalers

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas calls Trump a ‘fascist’ over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets

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News

Planned mental health center for youth in East Elmhurst sparks fear, misinformation and pushback

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in historic state budget win

By Shane O’Brien

Astoria

Astoria street co-named for Elizabeth White Marcum, mother of former Council Member Van Bramer

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Politics

González-Rojas pushes for ‘Speak Your Truth Act’ to shield survivors from defamation suits

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas joins lawmakers and anti-hunger groups to call on Albany to address food insecurity

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

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Politics

Queens Democrats call for Mayor Adams’ removal after federal corruption charges dismissed

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams speaking to the media at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Politics

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

By Shane O’Brien

funding freeze

Politics

Queens officials slam Trump’s federal funding freeze, call it ‘illegal and reckless’

By Shane O’Brien

Jackson Heights

Social workers rally in Albany to back González-Rojas’ Social Work Workforce Act

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas to lead State Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues amid bold new agenda

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas applauds Hochul’s proposal for universal school meals in New York

Astoria

New law ensures MENA New Yorkers are no longer categorized as White

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