A diverse slate of leaders from across Queens came out in support of New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar in her campaign to be the next Public Advocate of New York City.
Those who endorsed Rajkumar on Feb. 3, 2025, include State Senator Joseph Addabbo (D-SD 15). His district includes Lindenwood Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park.
Assemblyman David Weprin (D-AD 24), whose constituency covers Richmond Hill and parts of Briarwood, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Hollis and Oakland Gardens.
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-AD 25), who represents Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows, Oakland Gardens, Bayside, and Douglaston.
Assemblyman Sam Berger (D-AD 27), representing Pomonok, Electchester, Kew Gardens Hills, College Point, and Whitestone.
Councilman Robert Holden (D-CD 30), whose district includes Maspeth, Middle Village, and parts of Glendale, Ridgewood, Elmhurst, and Rego Park.
The elected officials all praised Rajkumar for her record of community and citywide accomplishments, a press release from Rajkumar’s office said.
“They recognized her as a champion of public safety, a leading voice against anti-Semitism and all forms of hate, and a common-sense problem solver tackling the biggest quality of life issues New Yorkers face today,” the press release said, adding that those who praised Rajkumar contrasted her with the current Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams.
Councilman Robert Holden said, “Jumaane Williams is no advocate—he spends his time tweeting, grandstanding, and attending protests while his office remains closed and inaccessible to the public.”
Holden praised Rajkumar was focusing “on real constituent services and common sense legislation. She will finally use the office as intended—to serve the people, not play politics. In a time of chaos, Jenifer stands out as the leader we need. I’m proud to endorse her in the Democratic primary.”
State Senator Addabbo praised Rajkumar for putting “results over ideology, and coalition building over division.”
“Jenifer’s energy and vision for Public Advocate are exactly what New York needs to tackle the unprecedented challenges we face today. New Yorkers know the real thing when we see it, and we have seen Jenifer’s indefatigable omnipresence coming to the aid of every community in the Five Boroughs,” Assemblyman Weprin is quoted saying.
“In Albany, we have seen her passion and dedication to score some of the biggest legislative victories. From making history by passing the Diwali School Holiday bill to the SMOKEOUT Act that ended New Yorkers’ number one quality of life issue in a matter of months, Jenifer has proven herself to be responsive to people’s needs and fearless in taking on every challenge,” Weprin added.
Assemblywoman Rozic said, “New Yorkers need creative problem solvers like Jenifer Rajkumar. Jenifer is a natural leader who knows how to build diverse coalitions that get things done, which is why she’s my pick for Public Advocate.”
Assemblyman Sam Berger said Rajkumar was “the right choice for our families, our neighbors, and our communities who are concerned about public safety and the rising tide of hate crimes.”
(Used with permission)
