Yonkers Post: You’ve worked behind the scenes for years. Why step forward now? Frank Jereis: Public service has always been part of my life. When Assemblymember Sayegh announced he would not seek re-election, I saw an opportunity to continue serving this city at a critical time. Yonkers raised me. I was born here. I plan to stay here. This isn’t about chasing a title. It’s about stepping up when your community needs you.

Momentum Builds in Yonkers: Frank Jereis Brings Experience, Energy, and a Yonkers-First Vision to the 90th Assembly Race — The Yonkers Post

Frank Jereis, the 25-year-old Democratic nominee for New York State Assembly in Yonkers’ 90th District and Executive Director of the Yonkers Democratic Party, has reached another major milestone in a remarkably young career: he has been sworn in as an attorney in the State of New York. Frank Jereis graduated from New York Law School in 2025 with a full merit scholarship after graduating a year early from Hunter College for his undergraduate degree in Biology.

Frank Jereis Sworn in as New York Attorney at 25, Adding Another Milestone to a Rapidly Rising Career

Frank Jereis was born in Yonkers. He earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Hunter College and graduated from New York Law School.

Momentum Builds in Yonkers: Frank Jereis Brings Experience ...

Democrat Frank Jereis Launches Campaign for New York Assembly

Frank Jereis is an attorney in New York. He previously worked in politics, including as chief of staff to Assemblymember Nader Sayegh, executive director of the Yonkers Democratic Party, and a Democratic district leader.

Frank is a first-time candidate for elected office.

2026 New York General Election

My top 3 priorities include addressing the rising cost of living, securing more state aid for Yonkers Public Schools, and fixing tier 6 to make sure all our public servants get the dignified retirements they deserve.

New York Assembly District 90 — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org.

Jereis is well known throughout the city for his community and volunteer work, having been involved in multiple Democratic campaigns, walking picket lines with striking union members, and having worked at the Yonkers Commission on Human Rights. “With so much instability, divisiveness, and uncertainty coming out of Washington, Yonkers needs an Assemblymember who will tackle our affordability crisis; stand up to Trump and all forms of extremism; secure funds for schools, child care and senior services; and fix Tier 6 so our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and public works employees can earn the dignified retirements they deserve,” said Jereis.

Democrat Frank Jereis Launches Campaign for New York Assembly, Yonkers

Advocates for fixing Tier 6 to improve retirement benefits for public employees.

Advocates for fixing retirement benefits for public employees.

- Advocates for fixing retirement benefits for public employees.

Economy

NYS must maintain clear targets for lowering emissions. Investments must continue to be made in non-polluting energy sources such as solar. There needs to be increased efficiency in areas like our buildings, transportation, and appliances. Also, resilient infrastructure needs to be built out across our State for issues like flood control and heat mitigation.

Supports maintaining state emissions-reduction targets and investing in nonpolluting energy sources such as solar.

Calls for efficiency improvements in buildings, transportation, and appliances, and resilient infrastructure for flood control and heat mitigation.

- Supports maintaining state emissions-reduction targets and investing in nonpolluting energy sources such as solar.
- Calls for efficiency improvements in buildings, transportation, and appliances, and resilient infrastructure for flood control and heat mitigation.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 9, 2026, Frank Jereis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Regardless of decisions from SCOTUS, New York State must have safeguards in place to make sure New York's districts never intentionally divide community of colors or other historically marginalized communities to dilute their voting power.

Calls for state safeguards against district boundaries that intentionally divide communities of color or historically marginalized communities to dilute voting power.

- Calls for state safeguards against district boundaries that intentionally divide communities of color or historically marginalized communities to dilute voting power.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Yonkers Post: When voters look back on your term, what progress should they see? Frank Jereis: They should see increased state investment in Yonkers schools. More infrastructure dollars flowing into our neighborhoods. Continued support for nonprofits. Strong labor standards tied to development. And meaningful movement on utility reform so families finally feel relief when they open their monthly bills.

Yonkers Public Schools operates in one of the most expensive regions in the state. Retaining teachers, maintaining buildings, and providing services all cost more here than in many other parts of New York. Yet the funding formula does not always reflect that reality. Yonkers taxpayers contribute heavily. We deserve a fair share in return. Revisiting that formula and how Yonkers is classified is critical.

Advocates for increased state investment in Yonkers schools and revising the state funding formula and classification to provide a fair share.

- Advocates for increased state investment in Yonkers schools and revising the state funding formula and classification to provide a fair share.

Education

New development can strengthen the tax base and modernize infrastructure. But it cannot come at the expense of the people who built this community. State incentives should require affordable housing units and strong labor standards. If public money supports development, the public must benefit. We can grow without losing what makes Yonkers, Yonkers.

Supports requiring affordable housing units and labor standards for developments receiving state incentives.

- Supports requiring affordable housing units and labor standards for developments receiving state incentives.

Housing & Urban Development

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Following Assemblymember Nader Sayegh’s announcement not to seek re-election, Democrat Frank Jereis today officially announced his intention to run for Yonkers’ 90th Assembly District. Jereis currently serves as the Assemblymember’s Chief of Staff, and he is a lifelong Yonkers resident with a deep understanding of the community and its needs.

Frank Jereis graduated from New York Law School in 2025 with a full merit scholarship after graduating a year early from Hunter College for his undergraduate degree in Biology.

Frank Jereis Sworn In as New York Attorney at 25, Adding Another Milestone to a Rapidly Rising Career

Frank Jereis is a lifelong Yonkers resident. He earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Hunter College and graduated from New York Law School in 2025.

Calls for fixing Tier 6 so teachers and other public employees can earn dignified retirements.

Calls for utility reform intended to reduce families' monthly utility bills.

Calls for revisiting New York's school-funding formula and Yonkers' classification to provide the city with a fairer share.

Supports continued state investment in youth-serving organizations with demonstrated community impact.

Proposes requiring affordable housing units and labor standards for developments receiving state incentives.

Yonkers Post: You’ve worked behind the scenes for years. Why step forward now?

Frank Jereis: Public service has always been part of my life.

When Assemblymember Sayegh announced he would not seek re-election, I saw an opportunity to continue serving this city at a critical time. Yonkers raised me. I was born here. I plan to stay here.

Momentum Builds in Yonkers: Frank Jereis Brings Experience, Energy, and a Yonkers-First Vision to the 90th Assembly Race

Frank Jereis graduated from New York Law School in 2025 with a full merit scholarship after graduating a year early from Hunter College for his undergraduate degree in Biology.

The accomplishment comes at a pivotal moment for the lifelong Yonkers resident.

Education Hunter College BA, New York Law School JD

VOTE411 Voter Guide — New York Assembly District 90 (Candidate detail: Frank Jereis)

Frank Jereis is originally from Yonkers. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Hunter College and a law degree from New York Law School.

About Frank

Frank Jereis is a lifelong Democrat, Yonkers resident, and advocate for Yonkers’ middle class families. He currently serves as Assemblymember Sayegh’s Chief of Staff, and he has a deep understanding of our community and its needs.

FRANK JEREIS

Experience and Qualifications Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Nader Sayegh; Clerk at Yonkers Commission on Human Rights

Frank Jereis currently serves as chief of staff to Assemblymember Nader Sayegh. He previously worked as a clerk at the Yonkers Commission on Human Rights.

My top 3 priorities include addressing the rising cost of living, securing more state aid for Yonkers Public Schools, and fixing tier 6 to make sure all our public servants get the dignified retirements they deserve.
On the rising cost of living includes a particular focus on Coned. Coned has a monopoly over our utilities and residents can no longer afford it.

“Because of Trump’s tariffs, inflation, and the war in Iran, families are struggling more and more these days to make ends meet,” said Jereis. “Every little bit counts, so I’m proud to sponsor this event that helps Yonkers families keep more money in their pockets. This is only one step – we still need to rein in utility and insurance costs, expand affordable child care, and lower the cost of housing – but I’m going to do everything I can to help our community afford our cost of living.”

Assembly Candidate Frank Jereis and County Legislator David Tubiolo Sponsor Free Haircuts and Bookbags to help Yonkers Families “Trim” Back-to-School costs | Yonkers Times

A major driver of that frustration is Con Edison. Delivery charges have climbed dramatically. People feel like no matter how much they conserve, the bill is still high.

That’s why I’ve pledged not to accept donations from Con Edison or lobbyists affiliated with them. Utilities are essential services. Reform is overdue. Families should not feel squeezed just to keep their lights on.

Calls for changes to Tier 6 to ensure public servants receive dignified retirements.

Supports the MGM Empire City casino expansion, calling it smart development that will benefit the local economy and businesses.

Calls for expanding affordable child care.

Calls for reforming Con Edison and reining in utility costs to reduce residents' cost of living.

- Calls for reforming Con Edison and reining in utility costs to reduce residents' cost of living.

Supports emissions-reduction targets, solar investment, energy-efficiency improvements, and resilient infrastructure for flood control and heat mitigation.

- Supports emissions-reduction targets, solar investment, energy-efficiency improvements, and resilient infrastructure for flood control and heat mitigation.

Calls for state safeguards to prevent district maps from intentionally dividing communities of color or other historically marginalized communities to dilute voting power.

- Calls for state safeguards to prevent district maps from intentionally dividing communities of color or other historically marginalized communities to dilute voting power.

Yonkers Post: Many residents argue Yonkers contributes more than it receives. Where do you see that imbalance most clearly?

Frank Jereis: School funding is the clearest example.

Yonkers Public Schools operates in one of the most expensive regions in the state. Retaining teachers, maintaining buildings, and providing services all cost more here than in many other parts of New York.

Yet the funding formula does not always reflect that reality. Yonkers taxpayers contribute heavily. We deserve a fair share in return.

Revisiting that formula and how Yonkers is classified is critical.

Calls for revising New York's school-funding formula and Yonkers classification to secure a fairer share of state aid.

- Calls for revising New York's school-funding formula and Yonkers classification to secure a fairer share of state aid.

Yonkers Post: Development continues across the city. How do you ensure growth strengthens Yonkers without pushing longtime residents out?

Frank Jereis: Growth must be responsible.

New development can strengthen the tax base and modernize infrastructure. But it cannot come at the expense of the people who built this community.

State incentives should require affordable housing units and strong labor standards. If public money supports development, the public must benefit.

We can grow without losing what makes Yonkers, Yonkers.

Calls for state development incentives to require affordable housing units and strong labor standards.

- Calls for state development incentives to require affordable housing units and strong labor standards.

The accomplishment comes at a pivotal moment for the lifelong Yonkers resident. At just 25, Jereis has already built a high public and political profile having spent years deeply involved in government, Democratic Party organization, judicial races and political campaigns throughout Westchester County.

Frank Jereis is a lifelong resident of Yonkers. He earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Hunter College and graduated from New York Law School in 2025.

Frank Jereis, the 25-year-old Democratic nominee for New York State Assembly in Yonkers’ 90th District and Executive Director of the Yonkers Democratic Party, has reached another major milestone in a remarkably young career: he has been sworn in as an attorney in the State of New York.

Since then, Jereis was appointed Executive Director of the Yonkers Democratic Party. He has had stints in government roles including at Yonkers’ Human Rights Commission and as a Chief of Staff in the State Assembly.

Frank Jereis is an attorney in New York. He previously worked as a chief of staff in the State Assembly and held a position with the Yonkers Human Rights Commission.

Plans to change Tier 6 retirement rules for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and public works employees.

Calls for utility reform to address high utility delivery charges and household energy costs.

Pledges to prioritize Yonkers' interests over party priorities when they conflict.

Plans to work with firefighter unions to secure additional state aid for Yonkers.

Calls for revisiting the state school-funding formula and Yonkers' classification to increase the city's share of funding.

Supports continued state investment in established youth organizations that provide mentorship and safe environments.

Calls for state development incentives that require affordable housing units and strong labor standards.

Democrat Frank Jereis Launches Campaign for New York Assembly - Yonkers

Frank Jereis is a lifelong Yonkers resident. He graduated from Hunter College with an undergraduate degree in biology and from New York Law School in 2025.

During law school, he worked part-time, first as a clerk for the Yonkers Human Rights Commission and then as chief-of-staff for Assemblyman Sayegh. He became the full-time chief- of-staff in May 2025 after graduating law school.

Interview with Frank Jereis, Democratic Candidate for New York State Assembly District 90

Frank Jereis currently works as chief of staff to Assemblyman Sayegh. He previously worked as a clerk for the Yonkers Human Rights Commission.

Candidate Profile Series: Assembly District 90 - The Yonkers Ledger

Plans to fix Tier 6 retirement benefits for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and public works employees.

Plans to work with government colleagues to lower utility rates.

Plans to secure funding for schools and child care.

Plans to work with government colleagues to increase the supply of housing that families can afford.

Calls for changes to Tier 6 retirement benefits to help public employees earn “dignified retirements.”

Calls for revisiting the state school-funding formula and Yonkers’s classification to secure a fairer share of funding.

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