Press Releases for State Assembly Candidate

Dutchess County, NY - Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation instituted another new surcharge to cover the shortages that occurred as part of their Covid-19 relief plan. Under the Electric and Gas Utility Bill Relief Program, New York’s Public Service Commission has already leveraged $250 million from the FY 2023 budget to require utility companies to provide a one-time credit to eligible customers. Unfortunately, individual utilities have chosen to implement their own surcharges to offset the program's cost at a time when New York residents are seeing some of the highest energy costs in history. Councilman Beephan believes Central Hudson’s new surcharge is highly unacceptable. This is nothing more than a disappointing attempt to cover their Covid-19 relief expenses by placing another burdensome tax on their customers. “It should be fully on Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to eat the costs associated with the pandemic relief. ”To make matters worse, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is still in the midst of recovering from a failed billing system upgrade which resulted in thousands of fraudulent bills, frustrated customers, and the resignation of the majority of its public relations team. Councilman Beephan is disappointed to see the company continue to prioritize surcharges over resolving their ongoing issues. Central Hudson’s recent surcharge is just one of many in recent years. In February, Councilman Beephan compiled a list of over 100 complaints in 24 hours against Central Hudson. Community members have shouldered the unacceptable burden of Central Hudson’s egregious price spikes for far too long. With inflation at a 41-year high, Councilman Beephan urges Central Hudson to reconsider its appalling new surcharge, and instead focus on ways they can bring down prices for already hurting families.

ABOUT: Anil "AJ" Beephan announced his candidacy for the 105th Assembly District on November 1, 2021, and has served the people of East Fishkill since 2018 as their Councilman. Anil attended Arcadia University where he studied political science. He later obtained a master's in Management at Harvard University's Extension School. If elected, Beephan would represent the people of the 105th District which includes Amenia, Beekman, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, La Grange, Pawling, Union Vale, and Wappinger. For more information on Anil's candidacy please visit: www.anilbeephanny.com

Dutchess County, NY - Councilman Beephan has proudly received the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) endorsement of his candidacy for New York State Assembly. NYLCV is a non-partisan non-profit organization that fights for environmental innovation across all regions of New York.  As a steadfast supporter of economic opportunity and growth, Councilman Beephan believes that climate investments are essential to creating jobs and providing New Yorkers the security they deserve. “I am honored to have my candidacy endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters and I want to thank the membership for their support. I look forward to strengthening our partnership in Albany where I pledge to advocate for farmland preservation and open space protection among other solutions to environmental challenges,” Beephan states.  Necessary funding for restoration, flood risk reduction, water quality improvement, and resilient infrastructure has been lacking in New York for far too long. Together, we can ensure adequate budgetary remedies tailored to specific regions of our state and levels of government in order to safeguard New York’s diverse and vibrant ecosystem for all to enjoy.

ABOUT: Anil "AJ" Beephan announced his candidacy for the 105th Assembly District on November 1, 2021, and has served the people of East Fishkill since 2018 as their Councilman. Anil attended Arcadia University where he studied political science. He later obtained a master's in Management at Harvard University's Extension School. If elected, Beephan would represent the people of the 105th District which includes Amenia, Beekman, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, La Grange, Pawling, Union Vale, and Wappinger. For more information on Anil's candidacy please visit: www.anilbeephanny.com