Momentum continues to build in the race for the 90th Assembly District as Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins publicly rallied behind Democratic candidate Frank Jereis at a packed event at Yonkers Brewery.
More than 100 Yonkers Hispanic Democrats gathered for the rally, signaling growing enthusiasm around Jereis’ candidacy. While community leaders organized the event and local supporters filled the room, it was the unified backing of Spano and Jenkins that underscored the political weight behind the campaign.
Mayor Spano referred to Jereis as a “Son of Yonkers,” emphasizing that this State Assembly race is critical for the city’s future. He stressed the importance of sending someone to Albany who understands Yonkers firsthand and has the experience to effectively advocate for its residents.
County Executive Jenkins echoed that sentiment, praising Jereis’ commitment to affordability, public safety, and economic opportunity. As a longtime Yonkers resident and former head of the Yonkers NAACP, Jenkins highlighted Jereis’ deep roots in the community and his readiness to represent working families.
Jereis currently serves as Chief of Staff to outgoing Assemblymember Nader Sayegh, who is not seeking re-election. The 90th Assembly District is the only Assembly district entirely contained within the City of Yonkers, making the race especially significant for local leadership.
In addition to the endorsements from Spano and Jenkins, Jereis has secured support from County Legislators including Jose Alvarado, as well as labor unions representing police officers, firefighters, Teamsters, and AFSCME Local 1897. He also received unanimous backing from the Yonkers Democratic Committee, along with endorsements from NY HALEO and Pluma Libre, Yonkers’ longest-running Hispanic newspaper.
Speaking at the event, Jereis focused on rising costs facing families across the city. He pledged to fight for increased State Aid for Yonkers, push for reforms to Tier 6 retirement benefits to ensure dignified retirements for public servants, and address soaring Con Edison utility rates that continue to burden residents.
With Mayor Spano and County Executive Jenkins now firmly in his corner, Jereis’ campaign is positioning itself as the institutional and community-backed choice in what is shaping up to be one of Yonkers’ most important races this year.
His father went to jail for bribing politicians.