‘He preys on vulnerable women’: Queens Assemblyman Ardila accused of sexual assault, issues apology

Assemblyman Juan Ardila, who represents the western Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Ridgewood and Maspeth, speaking at a candidate forum in 2022 (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

March 14, 2023 By Christian Murray

Freshman Assemblyman Juan Ardila, who represents western Queens, faced political fallout Tuesday after being accused of sexual assault by two women—allegations that the lawmaker did not refute when asked for comment.