Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar — a close pal of Mayor Eric Adams — announced a new campaign to “better help a city in crisis” Monday after saying for months she planned to run for city comptroller. Rajkumar’s pivot means the “Lady in Red” will instead seek the city’s public advocate post, challenging incumbent Jumanee Williams…
‘Lady in Red’ Jenifer Rajkumar nixes comptroller run, announces campaign for NYC public advocate instead
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January 27, 2025
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