Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) is proud to announce the creation of the Department of Veterans’ Services, a cause he has championed since taking office in 2019.“Today is a tremendous victory for our State’s nearly one million...

On World Down Syndrome Day, Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) celebrated the many contributions of those with Down syndrome in the workforce and in communities throughout New York. A resolution was passed in the Assembly marking this occasion and...

 Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) stood up today in the New York State Capitol alongside Assemblyman Ed Ra (R- Franklin Square) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call on Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders to “Invest...

“We are not even a full year into this new gubernatorial administration and yet there is another report of how a high-ranking official has let down New York taxpayers. It is disappointing that Lt. Gov. Benjamin couldn’t discern it was not...

Today, Assemblymen Ed Ra, Jake Ashby and their colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference hosted a “No Surrender” Veteran Initiative: Making PTSD a Priority roundtable event on Long Island.The event, one of several regional roundtables...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) today joined with Assembly and Senate colleagues to demand immediate action by our State Legislature to enhance public safety in response to the unprecedented rise in crime over the past year.“Despite only...

“Moving into this new year and new legislative session, I am cautiously optimistic. There are some pressing matters facing our state, such as the ongoing and troubling population loss and continuing economic concerns caused by the state’s...

Today, Assemblymen Jeff Gallahan and Jake Ashby, along with their colleagues in the Assembly Republican Conference, hosted the “No Surrender” Veteran Initiative: Making PTSD a Priority roundtable event in Canandaigua.The event, one of several...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and Assemblyman Jake Ashby, Ranking Minority Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and an Army veteran, announced the “No Surrender” Veteran Initiative: Making PTSD a Priority, a series...

“The pandemic and the eviction moratorium have left many small landlords in a difficult situation where they are unable to pay their bills and property taxes because of tenants who have not paid their rent. The extension of the eviction moratorium...

“I look forward to working with our newly sworn-in governor, Kathy Hochul. I am eager to work with her to support our veterans, local small businesses and communities as we continue to rebuild after the pandemic, and to restore public trust in New...

“It is heartbreaking to acknowledge the rapid expansion of Taliban control across Afghanistan. To the veterans and their families who deployed to Afghanistan, know that you are not alone. Please reach out to those close to you and/or to the many...

“Today’s report made very clear that Gov. Cuomo has, multiple times, violated countless laws by sexually harassing and assaulting a staggering number of women, many of whom worked directly for him. I again emphasize the bravery of these women...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) is supporting legislation that would prohibit state agencies from mandating masks for children younger than 18 years old in settings like schools, daycares and summer camps. The point of the legislation is to re-establish...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) joined Assembly and Senate Minority in calling for an end to the governor’s emergency powers today. The conferences have introduced resolutions and are calling on their Majority colleagues to take action....

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton), Sen. Neil Breslin, Sen. Daphne Jordan and Assemblyman John McDonald are partnering to fight the Veterans Affairs’ (VA) decision to close the Troy VA Outpatient Clinic, a community-based outpatient clinic...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) is demanding immediate action and a swift reversal of the recent announcement by the Veterans Administration to close the Troy Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Despite serving over 1,000 Veterans a year, the...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) is pleased to announce the launch of a $3.5 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program which marks the first true relief for landlords and property owners who have suffered tremendous financial hardship over the...

Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I-Castleton) is calling for the state Department of Health (DOH) to eliminate the new mask policy on young children in daycares and summer camps and revert to the previous policy, which was less restrictive. The state previously...