Jacobson and Mayer Bill Prohibiting Conflicts of Interest at Boards of Elections Signed into Law
Jan 13, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul signed major reform legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator Shelley Mayer (D-37) to eliminate conflicts of interest that arise when Board of Elections employees work for a company that...
Jacobson Secures $30,000 for Coding Education Program at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie
Nov 13, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) secured a $30,000 grant to fund technology-based education programming at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie.“The sooner children learn how to use technology, the easier it is to acquire those skills,”...
Jacobson Praises New EPA Rules Requiring All Lead-Contaminated Water Lines to be Replaced by 2034
Oct 24, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) praised the Biden Administration’s new requirement to replace all lead pipes in the U.S. over the next decade. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the regulation, forcing utilities to identify and...
Jacobson Secures $25,000 to Fund Educational Programming at Howland Cultural Center
Oct 11, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) recently announced a $25,000 grant to fund educational programming at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon. Housed in a historic building that was originally a public library, the Howland is a nonprofit organization...
Jacobson Praises Funding for Library Projects Throughout His District
Oct 7, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) praised initiatives at several libraries in his district, following the announcement of State Aid allocations from the 2023-24 budget. “I was proud to vote for this budget, as well as the 2024-25 budget, both...
Jacobson Holds Foundation Aid Forum; Pledges no Cuts, Reforms to Help School Districts
Sep 6, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) held a Foundation Aid Forum last week, bringing together school officials from the Mid-Hudson region for a conversation about how State aid impacts their budgets. Jacobson hosted the forum because the Rockefeller...
Jacobson Secures $65,000 for Milton Fire Department Purchase of Specialized Utility Vehicle
Sep 4, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) secured $65,000 for the Milton Fire Department to purchase a utility task vehicle and other equipment for use in wooded areas and challenging terrain. Jacobson joined members of the fire department to announce...
Jacobson Secures $250,000 for Improvements to Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie
Aug 6, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) recently announced $250,000 in funding to support improvements to the Family Partnership Center (FPC) in Poughkeepsie. The money will be used to install new, fire-retardant doors throughout the building. “The...
Jacobson Announces $10,000 to Support Educational Programming at Newburgh Urban Farm
Aug 1, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) recently announced $10,000 in funding to support educational programming for the Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative (NUFFI). "Newburgh Urban Farm is more than a farm within the City of Newburgh, providing...
Jacobson Secures $23,000 Grant for Highland Fire Department to Purchase Protective Gear
Jul 23, 2024
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) recently announced $23,000 in funding for the Highland Fire Department to purchase personal protective gear for their volunteer firefighters. “I am proud to secure this funding for the Highland Fire District...