Press Releases

Slater Joins Community Effort to Support Putnam Cap 38th Annual Backpack Drive

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP), marked the 38th annual backpack drive to support their vital community initiatives. As always, with the new school year approaching, and the skyrocketing costs of basic...

Slater Presents Additional $20,000 to Kent, Putnam Valley and Patterson Public Libraries

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During the 2024 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), ranking Minority member on the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, successfully led a bipartisan effort to prevent Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed cuts to essential...

Slater: Hudson Valley Lawmakers Demand Representation in Statewide Public Hearings on School Funding

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), along with fellow lawmakers of the Hudson Valley, expressed deep concern over the Hudson Valley’s lack of representation in the statewide public hearings conducted by the Rockefeller Institute regarding the Foundation...

Slater Presents Yorktown Heights’ Reliable Oil Co. As A Historic Business

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently recognized Reliable Oil Co., Inc. as a historic business, celebrating its rich legacy in Yorktown Heights. The company was originally founded in 1939 by Louis Mastro as Reliable Ice Company. While initially...

Slater and American Red Cross Host Successful Blood Drive in Carmel

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) partnered with the American Red Cross to host a critical blood drive in Carmel, addressing the urgent need for blood donations. Since July 1, the Red Cross has experienced a significant decline in the national blood...

Slater Tours Department of Transportation Projects in 94th Assembly District

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Various roadway projects are underway in the 94th Assembly District, leaving residents concerned with traffic and safety. Having heard from many constituents, New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Transportation Committee,...

Slater: New Washington Mandate Threatens Local Fire Services

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On Monday, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined Congressman Mike Lawler at a press conference with local and state officials and members of local volunteer fire departments expressing opposition to a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

Sounding The Alarm on Feds' Latest Unfunded Mandate

When New Yorkers have a fire-related emergency, they expect help to arrive, fast. Now imagine that the volunteer or career firefighter in your community is too preoccupied doing paperwork to respond to the blaze. Or worse – that the local firehouse...

Local Beaches Closed After Harmful Algal Blooms Found: State Lawmakers Call for Immediate Action

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With beaches closing again Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), Sen. Rob Rolison and Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne advised residents of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and called for the state to increase investments in new technology and needed...

Slater Cautions Hudson Valley Residents from NYC City-Pay Unpaid Parking Invoice Text Scam

In recent days, residents from the Hudson Valley are receiving deceptive text messages falsely claiming they have unpaid parking tickets that require immediate payment, introducing the NYC City-Pay Unpaid Parking Invoice text scam. These messages, designed...

Slater Announces Million-Dollar Investment Towards 94th Assembly District Police Departments

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After advocating for the restoration of public safety, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced a more than $1.5 million investment in police departments across the 94th Assembly District. This funding, secured through the FY 2025 Enacted Budget,...

Slater Celebrates Imminent Bridgework Project in Hudson Valley

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is celebrating with the community the recent announcement that work will soon begin on a $17.4 million project to rehabilitate three highway bridges in the Hudson Valley in desperate need of enhanced safety and resiliency...

Slater Celebrates Veterans at 2nd Annual Veterans Luncheon

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was thrilled to once again host a luncheon in honor of Hudson Valley veterans for a second year. In partnership with local grocer Stop & Shop, as well as Rep. Mike Lawler, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam...

Local Town Supervisors Join Slater’s Call for Hochul Administration to Re-Evaluate Energy Storage Systems in The Hudson Valley

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The proposal for a large-scale battery energy storage system in the town of Carmel on the Somers border has spurred local officials across the 94th Assembly District to introduce moratoriums to prevent similar applications from coming forward. Assemblyman...

Slater and Putnam Cap Celebrate A Successful Feminine Hygiene Drive

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was happy to partner with Putnam CommunityAction Partnership (CAP) again to provide much-needed feminine hygiene products to their clients throughout Putnam County. An outstanding 267 items were collected benefitting...

Slater: New York State Legislators Stop Cuts to Addiction Services in FY 2025 Budget

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and members of the New York State Legislature claimed victory as their bipartisan effort to oppose Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to cut addiction services in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget was successful. “New...

Slater Child Care Tax Relief Proposal Approved by Real Property Taxation Committee

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Acknowledging the pivotal role of early childhood development in shaping communities, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) proposed a bill (A.08579) offering a partial exemption from real property taxes, which has been approved by the Real Property...

Slater Celebrates Passage of “Detective Brian Simonsen Law”

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is proud to announce the passage of the “Detective Brian Simonsen Law” (A.08994A) in the Assembly. First proposed by Assemblyman Slater last year, the bill has garnered widespread bipartisan support. This proposal...

Slater: ‘Chat with Matt’ to Start Back up in June

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and local elected officials will be coming to local businesses through the 94th Assembly District to hear directly from constituents and address pressing concerns prevalent in not just New York but specifically the...

Slater, Harckham Dedicate Part of Route 202 in Honor of Yorktown Hero Captain Kenneth Sgroi

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Following Assemblyman Matt Slater’s (R,C-Yorktown) bipartisan proposal to name a portion of Route 202 in the town of Yorktown the “Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Highway” Slater and Sen. Pete Harckham were joined by the Yorktown community in dedicating...