Press Releases

Jacobson Bill to Regulate Employers Posting ‘Ghost Jobs’ Passes the Legislature

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson’s (D-104) bill requiring employers to disclose if and when they plan to hire for their job listings (A.6292) passed in the State Legislature. The bill would amend current Labor Law by regulating so-called “ghost jobs,”...

Jacobson Gun Buyback Event in Poughkeepsie Collects More Than 100 Firearms

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) hosted a gun buyback event in Poughkeepsie last weekend that collected a total of 119 firearms, including 19 assault weapons and 55 handguns. The event was held in partnership with the City of Poughkeepsie Police...

Assemblymember Jacobson Invites Kids to Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Their Library

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) invites kids in his Hudson Valley district to participate in the State Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge, hosted in partnership with New York State Libraries. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story,” highlighting...

Jacobson-Hinchey Bill to End Automatic Utility Rate Increases Becomes Law in the State Budget

A bill sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41) that prevents utilities like Central Hudson from getting automatic rate increases has been passed into law as part of the State Budget. The Public Service...

Skoufis and Jacobson Announce Funding to Orange County Hospitals for Pediatric Readiness

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...

Jacobson Hosts Successful Gun Buyback Event in Partnership with Newburgh Police Department

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,...

Jacobson Applauds Governor’s Initiatives That Reflect His Priorities and Legislation

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...

Utility Reform Bill Co-sponsored by Jacobson and Hinchey Becomes Law

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...

Utility Reform Bill Co-Sponsored by Jacobson and Hinchey Becomes Law

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...

Jacobson Hearing Uncovers Major Barriers to Replacing Lead-Contaminated Water Lines

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...

Jacobson Investigating Delays in Funding for Replacement of Lead-Contaminated Water Lines

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...

Jacobson Secures $15,000 for Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh

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...

Jacobson: Require Data Centers and Chip Plants to Pay for Increased Utility Costs Due to Electricity Demands

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...

Jacobson and Hinchey Pass Reform Bills to Make Utility Rate Hikes More Transparent and Restrict Estimated Billing

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...

Jacobson Secures $15,000 for Literacy Programs at Sarah Hull Hallock Library

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...

Jacobson Rallies with Local Residents to Save the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry

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...

Jacobson Secures $10,000 Grant for Highland Library Music Garden

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...

Jacobson Secures $150,000 for Park Rehabilitation Project in Beacon

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...

Jacobson Secures $150,000 for Park Rehabilitation Project in Beacon

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...

Jacobson Calls on PSC to Curb Central Hudson’s ‘Never-Ending Appetite for More Money’

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...