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In a sweeping proposal to expand economic opportunity, Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar exclusively shared with QNS that she is introducing legislation to establish Universal Basic Stock — a groundbreaking initiative that would expand ownership, build generational wealth for working families and create investment avenues for New Yorkers.
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar hosted the Women’s Empowerment Celebration at Woodhaven’s American Legion Post 118 on Saturday, March 28, honoring female community leaders and trailblazers in south Queens, including the late Assembly Member Catherine Nolan.
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar exclusively shared with QNS that she is announcing “Revive Atlantic 2.0,” a new plan that hopes to revitalize Atlantic Avenue in south Queens by investing in local businesses, beautifying sidewalks and reopening the Woodhaven Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stop to bring in more foot traffic.
After the weekend snow storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow on Queens and the rest of New York, Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar wrote a letter to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn with the complaints of constituents about many locations that were still inaccessible or dangerous for both cars and pedestrians.
In December 2025, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar’s office held a free vision clinic for constituents and announced the second to be held on Jan. 25 after positive feedback from the community.
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar announced January 5, 2026, that her legislation A357B has been signed into law.
The bill sought to modernize New York’s laws on accessing neighboring properties for improvement and repairs. Now in effect, her law cuts red tape, kickstarts construction, and completes projects fast—allowing sidewalk sheds to come down faster—all while protecting the rights of neighboring property owners, a press release from her office said.
New York has bolstered its cybersecurity defenses with Assembly Bill A2237, a law that aims to keep sensitive government data out of the hands of foreign adversaries and reduce the risk of cyberattacks by limiting the purchases of technology state and local governments.
On Dec. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill sponsored by South Queens Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, which passed the state Assembly by a unanimous vote and aims to protect New Yorkers’ private information by ensuring that hardware and software used by government agencies remains uncompromised. A2237 prohibits the State and all municipalities from purchasing technology from certain international companies whose products threaten national security and received the support from several cybersecurity experts who gave testimony on the importance of its subject.
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said she is working closely with emergency responders and support agencies following a devastating fire on December 1, 2025, in Richmond Hill that displaced 19 residents and injured two people.
In this interview with New India Abroad Dallas Correspondent, Nitu Singhal, New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar talks about the juxtaposition of her politics and culture, bringing her own seat to the political table, life as a daughter of immigrants and much more.
October 15, 2025- Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens Democrat, argues that the state government should get in the business of manufacturing and distributing generic drugs as a more affordable option for New Yorkers.
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar will host a free Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday night, recognizing the trailblazing members of the Latino community in Assembly District 38.
While anyone should be able to get a COVID-19 shot in consultation with their doctor, under new guidance by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be available to anyone who wants one, without a prescription, at pharmacies including CVS.
A New York lawmaker has introduced new legislation in response to two vicious dog attacks in the city this year.
Two large, aggressive dogs are accused of attacking two smaller dogs in separate incidents. One died and the other was seriously injured.
The New York state assemblymember who hopes to pass a bill aimed at holding dog owners accountable held a rally at City Hall Friday morning.
New York dog owners would be held criminally accountable if their dog harms another animal under a new proposed state bill — which advocates say would close a legal loophole and help get justice for mauled pooches.
Dozens of New Yorkers rallied in Midtown on Wednesday to support a state bill that would regulate e-bikes while making drivers more accountable after collisions.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces growing calls to step down, one of his longtime supporters, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, joined Ayana Harry on “Inside City Hall” to talk about the moment of crisis that Adams is in.
Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate.
The state of our Government is in peril. I have prepared my whole life to take on this moment. Today, I am announcing my candidacy to be the next Public Advocate of the City of New York.
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced a groundbreaking new bill, which will end months of waiting for nonprofits to receive payments.
The ‘Get Nonprofits Paid Act’ will ensure prompt payments to the many nonprofits working for New York City. Under Rajkumar’s bill, the City will be required to pay nonprofit vendors within 30 days.
In a step to end the city’s battle with “ghost cars”—vehicles with counterfeit, obscured, or missing license plates—Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced the Ghostbuster Act.
NY State Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar says it's time for a woman to crunch the numbers in city government and is running for New York City comptroller.
“Rajkumar...filed the paperwork for the committee with the city's Campaign Finance Board on Friday, which allows her to raise funds for a potential bid. “Government inefficiency is costing lives,” she said. “I believe I can fix it.” She said local residents spoke to her about the “need for an engaged and effective comptroller, who could make positive change across the city.” Rajkumar added that New Yorkers “pay some of the highest taxes in the country, and yet they are still not able to get life-saving health care, quality education or enough return on their investment."
"She's shown up at places like Fresh Kills, Staten Island, for a composting event, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, for public lockers, at City Hall to celebrate a new affordable housing project and most recently in the Bronx to celebrate the National Puerto Rican Day Parade... Though the race is more than a year out, shoring up support now could be beneficial for Rajkumar, who would have to appeal to a wide swath of voters..."
Having a family was always in Jackie Foote’s plan, but now she has a family of five.
But her family is missing one.
“I authorized this commonsense legislative package to address the reckless use of e-bikes, one of the biggest issues at the top of New Yorker’s minds,” said [Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar], “Last year we witnessed a record number of deaths from e-bike riders disregarding traffic laws and using dangerous, reconditioned batteries. My package honors the memory of Priscilla Loke and all the victims of e-bike collisions and fires by providing the same requirements for e-bikes as other motorized vehicles: license plates, insurance and inspection.”
Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is taking legislative action to give Derek Floyd, an FDNY firefighter, veteran and father of two, access to retroactive pension eligibility.