With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Queens state Sen. Jessica Ramos sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the first installment of a series of interviews with the mayoral candidates.
Ramos, who hopes to become the city’s first woman and Latina mayor, focused on key issues such as affordability, housing and mental health. She reflected on her journey from growing up in a working-class Colombian family in Queens to her accomplishments in the state Senate, including helping raise the minimum wage and securing relief funds for excluded workers. Throughout the conversation, Ramos highlighted how her Queens upbringing continues to shape her approach to public service and leadership.
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