Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a sweeping utility reform bill (A.4055/S.4234) sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41) aimed at curbing chronic late billing by Central Hudson and other utility companies....

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is commending the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal requiring all lead service lines be replaced. While the EPA has water standards regarding lead, this is the first time that the agency would...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is praising the new State Education Department Blue Ribbon Commission proposal to require financial literacy classes to graduate high school. This requirement mirrors Jacobson’s own bill (A2298). “Graduating...

On Thursday, July 6th at 5:30pm, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, City of Poughkeepsie Councilperson Megan Deichler, and environmental advocacy groups call on Mayor Mark Nelson and the Common Council to adopt an ordinance committing the City of Poughkeepsie...

On Friday, June 23rd at 11am, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) will announce $30,000 in funding for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s educational programming WHO:Assemblymember Jonathan JacobsonDavid Toman, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D- 41) have passed legislation aimed at curbing chronic late billing by Central Hudson and other utility companies. Bill A.4055A/ S04234-A prohibits utilities from back-billing...

This week, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) passed legislation (A928) requiring New York’s electoral voters to cast their ballots for the presidential and vice- presidential candidates who win the state’s popular vote in the November general...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) sent a letter this week calling on President Biden to provide work papers for asylum seekers who were recently sent from New York City to the Town of Newburgh. In his letter, Jacobson wrote: “New York City is...

“A little more than a week ago, the office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams notified me that he would be sending sixty migrant men from New York City to a hotel in the Town of Newburgh. I immediately emphasized the need for sufficient support staff....

“I am proud of the many wins in the newly passed state budget. I fought hard for Hudson Valley families, delivering significant increases to public schools, including for pre-K and Kindergarten programs. Major investments in childcare and our public...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is praising the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the report it released today, documenting the deeply troubled launch of Central Hudson’s new, multi-million-dollar billing system. Among its many findings,...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) announced that he will be hosting a virtual forum with the Public Utility Law Project to let customers of Central Hudson and other utility companies know their rights. What: A virtual forum with the Public...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) is praising the Public Service Commission’s recent announcement that it will be auditing Central Hudson’s winter storm response and estimated billing practices. Jacobson said, “It’s high time Central...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) is praising Governor Hochul’s announcement that she is convening a new Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns to stop the flow of illegal guns into New York and other states in the northeast. Jacobson...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced that he has received a 100% score on the New York League of Conservation voters’ 2021 Legislators Scorecard that was released by the environmental advocacy group last week. Assemblymember Jacobson...

Today, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced a $20,000 special Assembly grant for the Howland Public Library in Beacon. Assemblymember Jacobson was joined by Library Director Kristen Salierno and Board of Trustees Vice-President Diane Landau-Flayter....

Today, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced two $10,000 special Assembly grants for the Sara Hull Hallock Library and the Marlboro Free Library. At the Sara Hull Hallock Library, Assemblymember Jacobson was joined by Library Director Lois...

Yesterday, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced a $25,000 special Assembly grant to the Poughkeepsie Public Library for a satellite branch at the Family Partnership Center. He was joined at the announcement by Tom Lawrence (Poughkeepsie...

Today, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) joined Newburgh Free Library Executive Director Mary Lou Carolan to announce $30,000 in funding to create a Digital Equity Lab. Jacobson said, “I am proud to announce that I am awarding a $30,000 Assembly...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) has announced that two Workers’ Compensation reform bills he introduced (A359-A and A386), have both passed the Assembly and Senate. The bills now go to the Governor for his signature. “As a former Workers...