Mariana Melina

Latina y Orgullosa 🇨🇴💜🇵🇪 | Lover of Dogs🐾| Deputy Chief of Staff @votejgr | She/Her/Ella.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

I spoke with @poozer87 at @CapPressRoom about the push to protect insurance premiums from skyrocketing during an affordability crisis. @NYSenatorRivera & I led an effort to call on @NYDFS to reject insurance companies proposed rate hikes. Now more than ever, we need @NYHealthAct!

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

We must abolish ICE.

In Queens, masked federal agents are terrorizing immigrant families—ripping people from their homes, making neighbors afraid to work, learn, or seek care. New York will not be intimidated into silence. We will fight for dignity, not deportation.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

I joined @NY1 to discuss our grassroots victory. We knocked on 50,000+ doors, ran a positive, solutions-focused campaign & proved that people-powered organizing wins. This victory belongs to our diverse coalition, our volunteers & every voter who believed in our vision. TY Queens

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

On Tuesday, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights & LeFrak City chose honesty, collaboration & integrity. ✊🏽

Thank you to every voter, volunteer, donor, union, organization & supporter who powered this people-first movement. We knocked 50,000+ doors & we won together!

[Peter Sterne @petersterne]

Speaking of political ads from independent expenditure committees, Make the Road Action has a pretty snarky pro-JGR/anti-Ramos one running on Instagram now:

[Jenni @hashjenni]

politicians be like “no one wants socialism” while enjoying free healthcare pensions and lifetime salaries

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

🚨 The CREEP Act has PASSED the Assembly!

For too long, survivors of stalking & harassment have been left without protections. Today, we changed that. Proud to pass legislation modernizing NY law to protect survivors from stalking, cyberstalking & digital abuse w @Sen_Gounardes

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

The Assembly has important policy work to do & budget games have distracted from getting it done. Now that the budget is finally passed, we can focus on meaningful legislation & eliminating “excited delirium” must be at the top of the list.@CityAndStateNY
https://t.co/vmb9tYy1FU

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

I will always stand w tenants who face neglect in their homes by a slumlord. A & E racked up hundreds of violations across my community.
“They need to be held accountable & I’m really proud of the tenants for stepping up,” González-Rojas said in @amNewYork
https://t.co/LcLotAbUtm

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

So thrilled to garner the support of @NYHCampaign, as health justice has been my life’s work!

I am grateful to be in the trenches with colleagues, advocates, patients, providers & partners to fight for the New York Health Act! ✊🏽

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

My story is Queens’ story. As the daughter of a working-class immigrant father & Puerto Rican mother, I’ve spent my life fighting for immigrant families, reproductive freedom & working people.

I’m running for State Senate to deliver trusted leadership that gets results. Watch ⬇️

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

So grateful for @NYICAction’s endorsement!

For years we have worked in the trenches together to fight for immigrant New Yorkers. This endorsement is a testament to my unwavering commitment to immigrant justice. I will never stop fighting for my neighbors, no matter their status

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

🎉“From fighting for school funding, to supporting educators through initiatives like teacher centers, to her leadership in the fight for universal school meals, JGR has proven to be a true champion of public education. We're proud to stand w her, just as she's stood w us” @nysut

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

As Trump and Congressional Republicans attack healthcare, New York had a chance to lead—but we didn’t go far enough.

Today, I voted NO on the revenue bill. We’ll keep fighting to tax the rich and invest in healthcare, housing & affordability.

New Yorkers deserve bold action.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

My statement regarding yesterday’s vote on the transportation and economic development budget bill.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

🚨Endorsement Alert!
“DC 37 is proud to endorse González-Rojas for State Senate," said Henry Garrido, Executive Director of District Council 37 AFSCME @DC37nyc. "JGR has been a true partner to labor by fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces & the dignity every worker deserves.”

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

Proud to earn the endorsement of AG @TishJames, a fearless fighter for working families, tenants, immigrants & our democracy.

Together, we’re building a movement rooted in courage, compassion & community. Queens deserves leadership that delivers. Let’s get to work! 💪🏽

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

This week in Albany, we saw union power in action. ✊🏽

Proud to join @DC37nyc @Local338, SEIU Local 200 United, @AFSCME & @CSEA_Now at a rally supporting our direct service workers—who deserve a 4% COLA & real investment in their essential labor.

When unions fight, people win.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

It was an honor to appear on @NY1 to speak about why I'm running for State Senate and why the people of Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights deserve better.

We deserve bold, values-driven leadership that listens, collaborates, and delivers.

[Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social) @votejgr]

Amazing news to wake up to! Thrilled to earn the support of the powerhouse union of building service workers @32BJSEIU in my race for State Senate! 💜💪🏽

I will always stand w workers, especially as they enter their bargaining fight for dignity.

@JCColtin @CityAndStateNY reports