Jacobson Praises Damning PSC Report Documenting Central Hudson’s Multiple Missteps and Violations
Dec 15, 2022
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,...
Jacobson, Deichler, and Environmental Advocates Call on City of Poughkeepsie to Get the Lead out of City Drinking Water
Jul 6, 2023
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...
Jacobson Announces $30,000 for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Jun 21, 2023
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...
Jacobson and Hinchey Pass Legislation Curbing Late Billing from Central Hudson
Jun 21, 2023
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...
Jacobson Passes “Faithless Electors” Legislation to Ensure that Presidential Votes Are Properly Counted
Jun 14, 2023
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...
Jacobson Calls on President Biden to Provide Work Papers for Asylum Seekers in the Town of Newburgh
May 22, 2023
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...
Jacobson Statement on Migrants Housed in Town of Newburgh
May 15, 2023
“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....
Jacobson Statement on 2023-24 New York State Budget
May 3, 2023
“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...
Jacobson Continues to Hammer Central Hudson with Virtual Forum on Utility Customers’ Rights
Apr 7, 2022
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...
Jacobson Praises Public Service Commission Audit of Central Hudson Billing Practices
Mar 18, 2022
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...
