Press Releases

Statement from Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski Regarding Congestion Pricing Plan

The MTA’s proposed congestion pricing plan again demonstrates a failure to consider the hardships that will be created for Rocklanders, who, despite paying the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax, see little benefit. With already limited...

Assemblyman Zebrowski, Senator Weber, Supervisor Hoehmann Tour Site to Benefit from Recently Signed Cemetery Restoration Funding Bill

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Nanuet, NY - Today, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Senator Bill Weber, and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann celebrated the recent signing of legislation that will allow the town to access state funding for the restoration and repair of three abandoned...

Statement from Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski on PSC Report

“The Public Service Commission’s release of their report on water pressure during the Evergreen Court fire is an important step towards understanding this tragic event. I first sent a request for SUEZ water pressure issues to be investigated in 2021,...

Assemblyman Zebrowski & Senator Reichlin-Melnick Host Unveiling of Signage for Firefighter Jared Lloyd Memorial Highway

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Rockland, NY – Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, gathered with the parents of Jared Lloyd, elected officials and local volunteer firefighters to unveil signage renaming a portion of Route 45 after firefighter Jared Lloyd....

Assemblyman Zebrowski & Senator Reichlin-Melnick Tout Property Tax Exemption Bill for Volunteer First Responders

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Rockland, NY – Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, gathered with first responders, representatives from FASNY (Firefighters Association of the State of New York), and local elected officials, in support of legislation to allow...

Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator Reichlin-Melnick Slam Congestion Pricing Plan as Unfair for Rockland, Plan Legislative Fix

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Rockland, NY – Assemblymember Kenneth Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, joined with local officials in opposition to requiring Rockland residents to pay congestion pricing–the MTA’s plan to charge drivers additional tolls to enter parts...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Statement on Rockland Polio Case

“The announcement of a polio case in Rockland County is deeply concerning, and I have been in contact with the New York State Department of Health. In my conversation, I requested that all avenues of possible transmission be investigated so that any...

Legislation Renaming Roadway in Honor of Firefighter Jared Lloyd is Signed into Law

Rockland County, NY – Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, and Assemblyman Michael Lawler to rename a section of Route 45 in memory of the fallen firefighter was signed into law by Governor Hochul just...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Statement on Special Session

“Last week, the Supreme Court overturned New York's 100-year-old concealed carry law. Yesterday, we took action, by passing legislation to strengthen the permitting process, prohibit firearms in sensitive areas, expand safe storage laws, and create...

New Outdoor Fitness Court Funded by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator James Skoufis Unveiled in Haverstraw

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Rockland, NY – Today, elected officials and stakeholders in Haverstraw unveiled the completion of a new outdoor fitness court. The project, part of the National Fitness Campaign, was funded by $100,000 in state grant funds secured by Assemblyman Ken...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade

“For generations, the decisions in Roe and Casey have upheld the right for women to control their bodies. Today's decision will result in women across the country losing these rights, putting many of them at risk. While we have continuously strengthened...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Statement on NYSRPA v. Bruen Decision

“Today's Supreme Court decision on New York's concealed carry law is inconceivable. This year we took decisive action in the Assembly to take on the scourge of gun violence that we have seen across the country. We cannot allow this decision to compromise...

Assemblyman Zebrowski, Senator Reichlin-Melnick, Family of Paul Piperato, Community Members Unveil Roadway Honoring Late County Clerk

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Rockland, NY – Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick were joined by several members of the Piperato family and fellow public officials for the unveiling of the signage declaring Route 304 in New City between Ridge Road and State...

Assemblyman Zebrowski & Senator Brouk Bill Expanding “Sextortion” Statute Signed into Law

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator Samra Brouk (D- Rochester) announce today that their co-efforted legislation to expand the coercion law in the third degree to include “sextortion” has finally been signed into law by Governor Hochul...

Zebrowski and Skoufis Announce Passage of 'Anthony Amoros' Law'

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) stood with the Amoros Family to announce that their legislation "Anthony Amoros' Law" has passed the Legislature requiring used vehicles sold at retail to contain a functioning...

Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator May Pass Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Building Code Violations

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) announced that their bill to strengthen code violation penalties has passed the full Legislature (A362A/S2884A). The measure imposes more significant fines for...

Zebrowski and Reichlin-Melnick Pass Bill to Strengthen East Ramapo Oversight Powers

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced that their legislation to strengthen the East Ramapo Central School District monitors' oversight authority has passed the full legislature (A5683B/S6052B)....

Full Legislature Approves Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator Gaughran’s ‘Dark Store’ Legislation to Protect Taxpayers

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator James Gaughran (D-Long Island) announced their “dark store” bill that establishes clear and unambiguous guidelines for assessors to utilize when formulating assessments has passed the Legislature...

Zebrowski, Rockland/Westchester Assemblymembers and School Officials Call for Fully Funding Full-Day Universal Pre-K

Members of the New York State Assembly representing communities in Rockland and Westchester Counties gathered today at one of the state-funded pre-K programs in Westchester to highlight its success and the need for increased state funding in order to...

Zebrowski & Skoufis Introduce Legislation Establishing the New York State Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced today that after years of a gap in essential services for the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing community, they've introduced legislation to establish a new...