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Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas

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

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

By Shane O’Brien
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Politics

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

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

By Shane O’Brien
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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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González-Rojas applauds Hochul’s proposal for universal school meals in New York

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

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

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Jackson Heights

A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

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Jackson Heights

New York state passes González-Rojas bill to provide continuous healthcare coverage for children under six

Male pediatrician checking smiling girl in medical clinic

New York state passes González-Rojas bill to provide continuous healthcare coverage for children under six

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)
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Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

By Shane O’Brien
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Tens of thousands of working-class New Yorkers shifted toward Trump in 2024. Here’s why.

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Jackson Heights

Officials and advocates meet in Jackson Heights to address human trafficking solutions

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Op-ed: Every New Yorker deserves reproductive freedom and equal rights

By Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
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Lawmakers representing ‘Asthma Alley’ push for free inhalers under law 

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‘Stand in solidarity’: BP Richards hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony at Queens Borough Hall

By Ethan Marshall
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Queens leaders call for state, federal action in response to reversal of Roe v. Wade

By Ethan Marshall
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QBP Richards holds Pride Month celebration at Borough Hall

By Ethan Marshall
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Queens lawmakers call for ‘desperately needed’ Hurricane Ida relief fund to be included in state budget

By Carlotta Mohamed
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Queens advocates and lawmakers push for increased CUNY funding

By Julia Moro
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Queens lawmaker hails signing of her legislation requiring MTA to provide bike access on bridges

By Bill Parry

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