Press Releases

Assemblymembers Zebrowski and Jaffee Call for Full Vote on East Ramapo Monitor Legislation, Swift Passage by Legislature

Albany NY – “Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski and I would like to thank all the members of the Assembly Education Committee who voted in support of our legislation (A.5355), authorizing the State Education Department to appoint a state monitor to oversee...

Zebrowski, Carlucci and Gromack Call for Stricter Residency Requirements for Sex Offenders

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New City, N.Y. – Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D – New City), Senator David Carlucci, (D – Rockland/Westchester), Clarkstown Supervisor Alex Gromack (D – Clarkstown), and Clarkstown residents hosted a press conference calling for stricter residency...

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski on the 2015-2016 Education Budget

Education was one of the most important and contentious parts of this year’s budget. Opposing the Governor's 50% testing component for teacher evaluations was a major priority of mine. Below is a FAQ to help explain the Legislature's power in the budget...

Assembly Passes Legislation Retaliating Against “New Jersey First Act”

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D- New City) announced today that his bill retaliating against discriminatory public employment jurisdictions has passed the Assembly (A.2078). This bill would label jurisdictions that have enacted state policies that restrict...

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski Passes Bill to Ban Inhumane Devocalization

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) announced that his bill to restrict surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats passed the Assembly today (A.1679). The legislation would allow the procedure only in cases where it is deemed medically necessary...

The East Ramapo School District Oversight Bill

Recently, Senator David Carlucci, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and I formally introduced our East Ramapo Oversight Bill (A5355 & S3821). Since the bill’s introduction, much of the Rockland community has rallied behind our oversight system. However, others...

Hudson Valley Assemblymembers Zebrowski, Skoufis, and Local Officials Call for Immediate Repair to Palisades Interstate Parkway

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New City, NY – Today, Monday February 23rd, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Assemblyman James Skoufis, and local elected officials held a press conference to call on the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to make immediate repairs to the Palisades Interstate...

Senator Carlucci, Assemblymembers Jaffee and Zebrowski Announce Bill to Appoint a State Monitor to East Ramapo School District

Albany, NY – Senator David Carlucci, and Assemblymembers Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) and Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) announced today that they have introduced legislation (A.5355/S.3821) to appoint a State Monitor to the troubled East Ramapo Central School...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Introduces Legislation to Regulate Recreational Drone Use

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) has introduced legislation (A3597) to regulate the personal and recreational use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in New York State. The bill would create the crime of unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft and...

Assemblyman Zebrowski on the Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker of the New York State Assembly

“Today was a historic day in New York State as Carl Heastie was elected the first African American Speaker of the New York State Assembly. During his speech, Speaker Heastie stressed the need to reform the Assembly and restore public trust. Although...

Assemblyman Zebrowski on Today’s Report on the East Ramapo School District

“Today’s report confirms that significant reforms are necessary to protect public education in the East Ramapo School District. This is a district in crisis as verified by the spending habits, cuts to public education and lack of transparency of this...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Announces Town Election Reforms

Assemblyman Zebrowski (D-New City) announced today his plan to address the chaos and confusion caused by Tuesday’s Town of Ramapo ward election. His package of legislation will improve the transparency of town referendum votes and provide clarity to...

Assemblyman Zebrowski’s Bill to Require “Paid For By” Statements on Political Ads Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) announced that his legislation to require disclosure on all political communications unanimously passed the Assembly on Wednesday (A.8187-C). The bill requires all political committees making an expenditure for...

Zebrowski Pushes Increased Safety Measures for Non-Public School Buildings

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) introduced legislation earlier this year which will require non-public schools to provide documentation that they are operating in a safe environment (A.8621A). The bill will increase oversight on the issuance of...

Assemblyman Zebrowski on the Passage of the 2014-15 State Budget

"Today, the State Legislature passed a fourth consecutive on-time budget that is both fiscally responsible and makes important investments. This budget addresses critical issues such as reform of the common core implementation, increased education funding,...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Helps Elect New Board of Regents Member

Today, the State Legislature replaced a sitting regent for the first time in several decades. In the past, Members of the Board of Regents have been re-elected without major opposition, but this year, a coalition of Assembly Members insisted that sitting...

Assemblyman Zebrowski on Common Core Delay Legislation

For months my colleagues and I have heard the concerns and challenges regarding the flawed implementation of the Common Core curriculum. Today, I am pleased to announce that the Assembly passed a bill that I sponsored that will take immediate action against...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Continue to Oppose New Square Slaughter House

Today, I sent another letter asking Empire State Development (ESD) to rescind a $1.6 million RESTORE NY grant that was awarded for a poultry processing plant in 2009. I have previously written to ESD in 2009 and most recently in 2013. In my letter, I...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Announces the Signing of Historic Hepatitis C Legislation

Assemblyman Zebrowski (D-New City) announced today that his Hepatitis C testing legislation (A.1286-A) has been signed by Governor Cuomo into law. Starting January 1, 2014, health care providers will be required to offer individuals born between 1945...

Assemblyman Zebrowski Introduces Bill to Crackdown on Public Lewdness

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City) has announced legislation that would increase penalties for public lewdness offenses (A.8270). This legislation is in response the troubling incidents at the Palisades Mall where individuals have exposed themselves...