Friend,

Like many of you, I am overcome with sadness to see the conflict in Ukraine escalate. The true cost of war is felt by everyday people, and the images and stories of people fleeing Kyiv has me thinking about the many people in our community from all over the world who have fled conflict to come build a life in Queens. While my work in the State Senate does not give me jurisdiction over foreign policy, I do have the power to make New York a safe and welcoming place. 

In my NY1 interview last week, I discussed my plans for the Governor’s budget, including providing child care for working families. We also discussed economic recovery and how the budget can work to provide for those New Yorkers who continue to struggle to get back on their feet after the pandemic.

With so much work ahead of us, both in Albany and with my re-election campaign, I’ll need all the resources and support I can get. With petitioning season starting March 1st, your support will be put to good use to make sure my name is on the ballot in June. 

If you’re interested in petitioning with me, I’ll be teaming up with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas on March 1st at 5:30 pm in Jackson Heights for our Petitioning Kick-Off Event.

I hope to see you either out at our event or out in the district soon. As always, thank you for your continued support as I work with my colleagues across New York State to fight for the working New Yorkers who make this city great.

In Solidarity,

Jessica Ramos