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.

Queens Assemblymember and omnipresent Mayor Eric Adams ally Jenifer Rajkumar is running for public advocate, shifting away from a bid for the city’s comptroller as she appeared to be lagging in the crowded race.

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is dropping her campaign for city comptroller to challenge incumbent Jumaane Williams for the role of New York City public advocate. Rajkumar, a close ally of Mayor Adams,

New York state assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar has announced that she is officially entering the race for New York City public advocate. “I am stepping up to be the public advocate for the city I love,