38-year-old Indian-American lawyer Jenifer Rajkumar has become the first South Asian woman to be elected to the New York State Assembly. The Indian American Impact Fund said: "Congratulations to @JeniferRajkumar on becoming the first South Asian woman elected to NY state office! Congratulations to @JeniferRajkumar on becoming the first South Asian woman elected to NY state office! pic.twitter.com/DS4uV29poS — IMPACT (@IAImpactFund) November 4, 2020Rajkumar will represent New York City in the New York State Assembly, representing the 38th Assembly district, which includes Woodhaven, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and Glendale. The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the NY state legislature, the state Senate being the upper house.

Source: Mint November 04, 2020 08:37 UTC