Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, Garnet Health, St. Anthony Community Hospital, and Bon Secours Community Hospital to announce a grant incentive program to...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) hosted a successful gun buyback event last weekend in partnership with the City of Newburgh Police Department. The event, which took place at the Newburgh Activity Center, resulted in the collection of 83 firearms,...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) commended several plans included in Governor Hochul’s State of the State address that mirrored his own priorities and legislation on education, lead-free drinking water, and stronger protections for utility customers.“I’m...

A bill that makes utility rate increase requests more transparent, co-sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41), has become law. Governor Hochul signed the bill (A2736/S8213) into law last week. According...

A bill that makes utility rate increase requests more transparent, co-sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41), has become law.Governor Hochul signed the bill (A2736/S8213) into law last week. According...

In a committee hearing convened last week by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104), officials warned that there are serious funding challenges to removing all of the State’s lead-contaminated water lines by the Federal deadline of 2037. As chair...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) has been appointed as chair of the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee, which investigates whether laws and programs are being effectively carried out in the state. As chair, he is leading...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) secured $15,000 in funding for Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, a nonprofit organization that has served Newburgh residents for more than 50 years. “Meals on Wheels serves everybody who needs it, no matter...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is sponsoring a new bill (A09064) that prohibits utilities from passing along the infrastructure costs of increased electricity demands from data centers and chip manufacturers to everyday consumers. The bill requires...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41) passed two major utility reform bills to bring more transparency in rate hike requests and restrict estimated billing. The first bill (A2736/S8213) requires that any capital...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) joined staff, volunteers and community members last week to announce a $15,000 grant for literacy programming at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton. “Anything we can do to promote literacy is a big...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) rallied with local residents this week to save the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry. Speaking to a crowd of more than 80 people, Jacobson proclaimed that the “people have spoken” to save the ferry. Metro-North operates...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) recently joined library officials to announce $10,000 in funding to expand the Music Garden at the Highland Public Library. The Music Garden has interactive outdoor instruments that encourage creativity and sensory...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Beacon) has secured $150,000 for a major rehabilitation of South Avenue Park in Beacon. Work is already underway at South Avenue Park, a shady park with athletic courts and a playground nestled between the Beacon Recreation...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Beacon) has secured $150,000 for a major rehabilitation of South Avenue Park in Beacon. Work is already underway at South Avenue Park, a shady park with athletic courts and a playground nestled between the Beacon Recreation...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is urging the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the latest rate increase request from Central Hudson. He shared his concerns in a statement during a public hearing this week in Poughkeepsie. “Central...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is calling on Attorney General Letitia James and the State Health Department to investigate Optum Health for detrimental health care following its widespread acquisition of health care providers around the Hudson...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is throwing his support behind a New Paltz doctor and the Ulster County Clerk, following a stand-off across state lines meant to challenge abortion care. Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck refused to file...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) successfully included funding for two of his signature issues – replacing lead-contaminated water lines and street paving – in the Assembly’s “one-house” State budget. In the budget, which was released...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) introduced legislation on Monday to prohibit utilities, including Central Hudson, from passing along the costs incurred by tariffs on gas or electricity from Canada. The law would apply to tariffs imposed by the...