Jessica González-Rojas (she/ella)
@votejgr.bsky.social
NYS Assemblymember | Working Families Democrat for NYS Senate | Chair, Task Force on Women's Issues | Chair, Subcommittee on Human Trafficking | #Meals4AllNY Champ | Mamá | Activist | Straphanger | 🇵🇷🏳️🌈 🇵🇾 #abortionishealthcare
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NEW: After the election, many have asked “where do we go from here?” I have some thoughts and they don't include “be more moderate”
Read my op-ed in @empirereportny.bsky.social where I call for us in the NY legislature to act with a bold and progressive vision.
Read my op-ed in @empirereportny.bsky.social where I call for us in the NY legislature to act with a bold and progressive vision.
Reposted by Jessica González-Rojas (she/ella)
BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
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Forest Hills Stadium was 🔥 tonight — 13,000 strong 4 the “NYC Is Not for Sale” rally w @AOC, @BernieSanders & our next Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
“While Trump’s billionaires try to buy this election, we have a movement of the masses.”
Let’s win a city for the people — not the powerful. 🗳️
“While Trump’s billionaires try to buy this election, we have a movement of the masses.”
Let’s win a city for the people — not the powerful. 🗳️
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Forest Hills Stadium was 🔥 tonight — 13,000 strong 4 the “NYC Is Not for Sale” rally w @AOC, @BernieSanders & our next Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
“While Trump’s billionaires try to buy this election, we have a movement of the masses.”
Let’s win a city for the people — not the powerful. 🗳️
“While Trump’s billionaires try to buy this election, we have a movement of the masses.”
Let’s win a city for the people — not the powerful. 🗳️
“I’m proud to endorse friend & colleague JGR for NYS Senate.
Time & again, she has stood up for our community—from health care for our immigrant neighbors, to combating hate against our LGBTQ+ community, to supporting our public spaces. JGR is the partner I need in Albany” - Council Member Krishnan
Time & again, she has stood up for our community—from health care for our immigrant neighbors, to combating hate against our LGBTQ+ community, to supporting our public spaces. JGR is the partner I need in Albany” - Council Member Krishnan
October 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“I’m proud to endorse friend & colleague JGR for NYS Senate.
Time & again, she has stood up for our community—from health care for our immigrant neighbors, to combating hate against our LGBTQ+ community, to supporting our public spaces. JGR is the partner I need in Albany” - Council Member Krishnan
Time & again, she has stood up for our community—from health care for our immigrant neighbors, to combating hate against our LGBTQ+ community, to supporting our public spaces. JGR is the partner I need in Albany” - Council Member Krishnan
It was an honor to address the members of the @nycfairhousing & discuss our shared agenda to ensure affordability & protect tenants’ rights.
I stand w an org fighting for housing for people, not profit. Together, we can keep every New Yorker in NY—& make housing a human right✊🏽
I stand w an org fighting for housing for people, not profit. Together, we can keep every New Yorker in NY—& make housing a human right✊🏽
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
It was an honor to address the members of the @nycfairhousing & discuss our shared agenda to ensure affordability & protect tenants’ rights.
I stand w an org fighting for housing for people, not profit. Together, we can keep every New Yorker in NY—& make housing a human right✊🏽
I stand w an org fighting for housing for people, not profit. Together, we can keep every New Yorker in NY—& make housing a human right✊🏽
“JGR is a leader with a heart & a backbone. She has good judgement, an unwavering moral compass & a strong record of winning for her community. She will never sacrifice her values for political points. JGR is the fighter Queens deserves in the State Senate.” - @tiffany_caban 🎉
October 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“JGR is a leader with a heart & a backbone. She has good judgement, an unwavering moral compass & a strong record of winning for her community. She will never sacrifice her values for political points. JGR is the fighter Queens deserves in the State Senate.” - @tiffany_caban 🎉
Honored to earn the endorsement of @MaketheRoadAct as I run for State Senate!
Together we’ve fought for Coverage for All, defended our neighbors from ICE, & stood with LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Excited to keep building the future our communities deserve. 🧵
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Together we’ve fought for Coverage for All, defended our neighbors from ICE, & stood with LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Excited to keep building the future our communities deserve. 🧵
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October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Honored to earn the endorsement of @MaketheRoadAct as I run for State Senate!
Together we’ve fought for Coverage for All, defended our neighbors from ICE, & stood with LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Excited to keep building the future our communities deserve. 🧵
t.co/yslgr5c6J9
Together we’ve fought for Coverage for All, defended our neighbors from ICE, & stood with LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Excited to keep building the future our communities deserve. 🧵
t.co/yslgr5c6J9
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Andrew Cuomo is Donald Trump and the ultra rich’s choice for mayor. Zohran Mamdani is the peoples’ choice.
September 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Andrew Cuomo is Donald Trump and the ultra rich’s choice for mayor. Zohran Mamdani is the peoples’ choice.
Proud to back @tiffany_caban’s Delivery Protection Act 🚚
Amazon has the most Unfair Labor Practice allegations in NYC—yet still keeps drivers at arm’s length while controlling their jobs. Enough is enough. Protect workers, safe streets & ensure corporate accountability!
Amazon has the most Unfair Labor Practice allegations in NYC—yet still keeps drivers at arm’s length while controlling their jobs. Enough is enough. Protect workers, safe streets & ensure corporate accountability!
September 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Proud to back @tiffany_caban’s Delivery Protection Act 🚚
Amazon has the most Unfair Labor Practice allegations in NYC—yet still keeps drivers at arm’s length while controlling their jobs. Enough is enough. Protect workers, safe streets & ensure corporate accountability!
Amazon has the most Unfair Labor Practice allegations in NYC—yet still keeps drivers at arm’s length while controlling their jobs. Enough is enough. Protect workers, safe streets & ensure corporate accountability!
Last Thursday, at 26 Federal Plaza, I was arrested w colleagues for demanding ICE be held accountable for inhumane conditions. I held Dino—our beloved neighbor & restaurant worker, deported & torn from his wife & 3 kids—in my heart.
NY must pass #NY4All & NYC must pass the Trust Act
NY must pass #NY4All & NYC must pass the Trust Act
September 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Last Thursday, at 26 Federal Plaza, I was arrested w colleagues for demanding ICE be held accountable for inhumane conditions. I held Dino—our beloved neighbor & restaurant worker, deported & torn from his wife & 3 kids—in my heart.
NY must pass #NY4All & NYC must pass the Trust Act
NY must pass #NY4All & NYC must pass the Trust Act
Thank you to @JimmyVanBramer, Dan Hendrick & @amitsinghbagga for hosting a beautiful backyard fundraiser. As we resist Trump’s attacks, we need leaders who build coalitions across city, state & federal gov’t to deliver for Queens.
Support our people-powered campaign! bit.ly/jgr2026
Support our people-powered campaign! bit.ly/jgr2026
September 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Thank you to @JimmyVanBramer, Dan Hendrick & @amitsinghbagga for hosting a beautiful backyard fundraiser. As we resist Trump’s attacks, we need leaders who build coalitions across city, state & federal gov’t to deliver for Queens.
Support our people-powered campaign! bit.ly/jgr2026
Support our people-powered campaign! bit.ly/jgr2026
Jackson Heights showed up for @ZohranKMamdani! We launched a canvas at Travers Park w Congresswoman @PramilaJayapal, a true fighter 4 justice.
In 2014, she & I got arrested in a DC civil disobedience for immigrant women’s rights—today we fight again…this time for Zohran for NYC
In 2014, she & I got arrested in a DC civil disobedience for immigrant women’s rights—today we fight again…this time for Zohran for NYC
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Jackson Heights showed up for @ZohranKMamdani! We launched a canvas at Travers Park w Congresswoman @PramilaJayapal, a true fighter 4 justice.
In 2014, she & I got arrested in a DC civil disobedience for immigrant women’s rights—today we fight again…this time for Zohran for NYC
In 2014, she & I got arrested in a DC civil disobedience for immigrant women’s rights—today we fight again…this time for Zohran for NYC
✨ This Sunday! Join me + Caribbean Americans United in Support of @ZohranKMamdani for Mayor for our Virtual Rally & Kick-Off w/ @JumaaneWilliams, @TishJames, @MoniqueForNY, @DRichardsQNS & so many elected leaders!
🗓️ Sept 14
⏰ 7PM
📍 Zoom: 853 5928 8341 | Pass: CAUISOMM
🗓️ Sept 14
⏰ 7PM
📍 Zoom: 853 5928 8341 | Pass: CAUISOMM
September 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
✨ This Sunday! Join me + Caribbean Americans United in Support of @ZohranKMamdani for Mayor for our Virtual Rally & Kick-Off w/ @JumaaneWilliams, @TishJames, @MoniqueForNY, @DRichardsQNS & so many elected leaders!
🗓️ Sept 14
⏰ 7PM
📍 Zoom: 853 5928 8341 | Pass: CAUISOMM
🗓️ Sept 14
⏰ 7PM
📍 Zoom: 853 5928 8341 | Pass: CAUISOMM
Every year on 9/11, I post this photo I took on September 10, 2001, the day before these NYC icons were destroyed, alongside the lives of 2,996 people. 🧵
September 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Every year on 9/11, I post this photo I took on September 10, 2001, the day before these NYC icons were destroyed, alongside the lives of 2,996 people. 🧵
🍎 Big win for NY: Universal School Meals are in effect statewide! No child should learn on an empty stomach & no parent should choose between rent + lunch.
Grateful to my partners @SenatorHinchey, the entire Healthy School Meals for All Coalition & @nysut for leading the fight
Grateful to my partners @SenatorHinchey, the entire Healthy School Meals for All Coalition & @nysut for leading the fight
September 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🍎 Big win for NY: Universal School Meals are in effect statewide! No child should learn on an empty stomach & no parent should choose between rent + lunch.
Grateful to my partners @SenatorHinchey, the entire Healthy School Meals for All Coalition & @nysut for leading the fight
Grateful to my partners @SenatorHinchey, the entire Healthy School Meals for All Coalition & @nysut for leading the fight
First day of school in NYC! 🎒📚
Thrilled to welcome parents, kids & the PS 148Q community in East Elmhurst. As a parent, I know the mix of nerves & excitement—wishing all our neighborhood’s children a joyful, bright school year ahead! 🌟
Thrilled to welcome parents, kids & the PS 148Q community in East Elmhurst. As a parent, I know the mix of nerves & excitement—wishing all our neighborhood’s children a joyful, bright school year ahead! 🌟
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
First day of school in NYC! 🎒📚
Thrilled to welcome parents, kids & the PS 148Q community in East Elmhurst. As a parent, I know the mix of nerves & excitement—wishing all our neighborhood’s children a joyful, bright school year ahead! 🌟
Thrilled to welcome parents, kids & the PS 148Q community in East Elmhurst. As a parent, I know the mix of nerves & excitement—wishing all our neighborhood’s children a joyful, bright school year ahead! 🌟
What an amazing day! 🎉 Proud to partner with Bobby Coba aka @SleepyDaBarber & the Jackson Heights Day crew to host a Back-to-School BBQ & Giveback Block Party in Jackson Heights. Thanks to all who donated food, backpacks & more—while Queens’ best DJs kept the energy high! 🎶✨
September 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
What an amazing day! 🎉 Proud to partner with Bobby Coba aka @SleepyDaBarber & the Jackson Heights Day crew to host a Back-to-School BBQ & Giveback Block Party in Jackson Heights. Thanks to all who donated food, backpacks & more—while Queens’ best DJs kept the energy high! 🎶✨
Honored to join my friend Fahad Solaiman at the Bangladesh Heritage Celebration last night at Queens Palace in Woodside! 🇧🇩
The Bangladeshi community in Queens is a force — contributing to the rich cultural fabric of our neighborhoods and building the political power that shapes our city.
The Bangladeshi community in Queens is a force — contributing to the rich cultural fabric of our neighborhoods and building the political power that shapes our city.
August 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Honored to join my friend Fahad Solaiman at the Bangladesh Heritage Celebration last night at Queens Palace in Woodside! 🇧🇩
The Bangladeshi community in Queens is a force — contributing to the rich cultural fabric of our neighborhoods and building the political power that shapes our city.
The Bangladeshi community in Queens is a force — contributing to the rich cultural fabric of our neighborhoods and building the political power that shapes our city.
Heartbroken by the tragic loss of a 19-year-old in our community last night on 93rd St. We must address the root causes of violence with more youth programs, community resources & prevention efforts.
My office is in touch w/ the 115th Precinct as the investigation continues.
My office is in touch w/ the 115th Precinct as the investigation continues.
August 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Heartbroken by the tragic loss of a 19-year-old in our community last night on 93rd St. We must address the root causes of violence with more youth programs, community resources & prevention efforts.
My office is in touch w/ the 115th Precinct as the investigation continues.
My office is in touch w/ the 115th Precinct as the investigation continues.
Heartbroken by the tragic loss of East Elmhurst’s own Kevin Mares, a LaGuardia Community College student whose bright future was cut short far too soon in Puerto Rico. My thoughts are with his loved ones during this unimaginable time.
August 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Heartbroken by the tragic loss of East Elmhurst’s own Kevin Mares, a LaGuardia Community College student whose bright future was cut short far too soon in Puerto Rico. My thoughts are with his loved ones during this unimaginable time.
Honored to join @ApichaCHC’s Community Health Fair & to celebrate my friend Juttana “Moo” Rimreartwate’s leadership.
As Trump attacks healthcare, I’ll fight like hell to protect community health centers—lifelines serving ALL regardless of gender, sexuality or immigration status.
As Trump attacks healthcare, I’ll fight like hell to protect community health centers—lifelines serving ALL regardless of gender, sexuality or immigration status.
August 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Honored to join @ApichaCHC’s Community Health Fair & to celebrate my friend Juttana “Moo” Rimreartwate’s leadership.
As Trump attacks healthcare, I’ll fight like hell to protect community health centers—lifelines serving ALL regardless of gender, sexuality or immigration status.
As Trump attacks healthcare, I’ll fight like hell to protect community health centers—lifelines serving ALL regardless of gender, sexuality or immigration status.
Reposted by Jessica González-Rojas (she/ella)
Back to school means…. FREE BACKPACKS! Entrega de mochilas con mi hermana @votejgr.bsky.social on 8/19! One backpack per child! 🎒📚📕 This is just one of THREE free backpack events we’re doing this back to school season, so stay tuned if you can’t make this one.
August 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Back to school means…. FREE BACKPACKS! Entrega de mochilas con mi hermana @votejgr.bsky.social on 8/19! One backpack per child! 🎒📚📕 This is just one of THREE free backpack events we’re doing this back to school season, so stay tuned if you can’t make this one.
This morning, I rallied with neighbors, fellow elected leaders & climate activists to say: NO to Trump’s dirty pipelines.
We’ve stopped them before, we’ll stop them again. Our future is clean energy, not fossil fuel deals. 🌱✊🏽#NoTrumpPipelines
We’ve stopped them before, we’ll stop them again. Our future is clean energy, not fossil fuel deals. 🌱✊🏽#NoTrumpPipelines
August 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This morning, I rallied with neighbors, fellow elected leaders & climate activists to say: NO to Trump’s dirty pipelines.
We’ve stopped them before, we’ll stop them again. Our future is clean energy, not fossil fuel deals. 🌱✊🏽#NoTrumpPipelines
We’ve stopped them before, we’ll stop them again. Our future is clean energy, not fossil fuel deals. 🌱✊🏽#NoTrumpPipelines
Last week, I launched my State Senate campaign with 200+ neighbors, friends & community leaders. I’m proud of the coalition we’re building—rooted in unwavering values of equity, dignity & justice.
Donate today to help us win!
➡️ bit.ly/jgr2026 (Link in Bio)
Donate today to help us win!
➡️ bit.ly/jgr2026 (Link in Bio)
July 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Last week, I launched my State Senate campaign with 200+ neighbors, friends & community leaders. I’m proud of the coalition we’re building—rooted in unwavering values of equity, dignity & justice.
Donate today to help us win!
➡️ bit.ly/jgr2026 (Link in Bio)
Donate today to help us win!
➡️ bit.ly/jgr2026 (Link in Bio)
Reposted by Jessica González-Rojas (she/ella)
New York has become one of the slowest states in the country to pay unemployment benefits.
Several state lawmakers told New York Focus that constituents frequently call their offices because they need help with their claim or to complain about delays.
@votejgr.bsky.social:
Several state lawmakers told New York Focus that constituents frequently call their offices because they need help with their claim or to complain about delays.
@votejgr.bsky.social:
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New York has become one of the slowest states in the country to pay unemployment benefits.
Several state lawmakers told New York Focus that constituents frequently call their offices because they need help with their claim or to complain about delays.
@votejgr.bsky.social:
Several state lawmakers told New York Focus that constituents frequently call their offices because they need help with their claim or to complain about delays.
@votejgr.bsky.social: