Utility Reform Bill Co-Sponsored by Jacobson and Hinchey Becomes Law
Dec 15, 2025
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
Nov 24, 2025
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
Oct 29, 2025
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
Sep 22, 2025
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
Sep 17, 2025
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
Sep 9, 2025
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
Jul 16, 2025
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
Jul 10, 2025
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
Jun 30, 2025
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
May 19, 2025
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...