Press Releases

Slater Calls on Hochul to Declare an Overdose State Disaster Emergency

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has joined a bipartisan coalition in urging the governor to declare a state disaster emergency regarding the opioid epidemic. In 2022, New York witnessed approximately 6,670 overdose deaths, over 10,000 emergency...

Slater Calls for the Immediate Release of Hostages in Gaza

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) participated in a press conference organized by the New York Chapter of “Run for Their Lives” to demand the release of 134 hostages held in Gaza. Among these hostages are two New Yorkers who have been held since...

Slater Calls for the Inclusion of Child Care Investments in 2024-25 State Budget

With the 2024-25 State Budget deadline quickly approaching, my colleagues and I in the Assembly Minority Conference introduced a comprehensive plan to lower child care costs for families throughout the Hudson Valley. Our plan is called “A Blueprint...

Slater Hosts Vietnam Veterans Days in Albany

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and his colleagues hosted “Vietnam Veterans Day at the Capitol” alongside Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre. The event commenced with a luncheon followed by a recognition...

Slater Tours Second Chance Foods’ New Location

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined partners in government, including Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, today in touring the new home for Second Chance Foods, Inc. Providing close to 93,000 meals last year, we are looking forward to continuing...

Slater Appointed by Leader Barclay to Joint Budget Conference

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With final budget negotiations beginning, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) to assist in the Joint Budget Conference. As a member of the Education Committee, Slater will join...

Slater and Putnam Cap Diaper Drive is on the Path to Help Hudson Valley Families

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) wrapped up his first diaper drive with the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) over the weekend, receiving a large number of necessary donations. With New York’s persistent affordability crisis, many families...

Slater Rallies with Highway Workers in Support of CHIPS Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Assembly transportation committee, stood in support of highway workers who came to Albany to advocate for an additional $200 million in CHIPS funding, which entails crucial infrastructure investments...

Slater Pushes for Affordable and Accessible Child Care for New York Families

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Amidst the ongoing affordability crisis affecting young families, particularly those grappling with child care expenses, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) addressed a recent bill (A.8570) he introduced during a child care press conference alongside...

Slater Rallies in Opposition of State Aid Cuts to Public Schools

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Last year Gov. Hochul sent $1 billion in education funding to the MTA and now is proposing devastating cuts in State aid to public schools across New York State. As a proud graduate from Yorktown High School and a father of two enrolled in public school,...

Putnam Valley Cheerleading Champions Celebrated in Albany

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Rob Rolison invited the Putnam County cheerleading team to Albany yesterday to celebrate their 2023 NYS Championship win. The Putnam Valley Tigers, on November 5, 2023, won their first-ever state championship...

Slater Champions for the Expansion of Paid Military Family Leave

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Teaming up with Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre, chair of Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has signed onto a letter advocating for paid family leave for military spouses, children, parents and/or domestic partners,...

Slater: Bipartisan Group Demands More Funding for Roads and Bridges in The Hudson Valley

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently joined the Construction Industry Council (CIC) of Westchester & Hudson Valley to advocate for a $400 million increase in funding for essential roads and bridges in this year’s state budget. Additionally,...

Slater, Hudson Valley Representatives Push for Further Highway Infrastructure Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Assembly transportation committee, joined by fellow assemblymembers, local highway superintendents and highway workers, held a press conference today to highlight their advocacy for additional CHIPS...

Slater: Albany Lawmakers Rally for Fully Funded School Meals in 2025 Budget

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), along with fellow lawmakers and advocacy groups like Hunger Solutions New York and Feeding New York State, rallied at the New York State Capitol. Their primary requests include fully funding the Nutrition...

Slater to Hold Diaper Drive Throughout the Month of February

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1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy which is why for the month of February Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) will hold a Diaper Drive to help the efforts of Putnam Community Action...

Slater Joins Local Libraries in Observance of Library Advocacy Day

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) spoke at the Library Advocacy Day rally in the Legislative Office building in Albany on Tuesday, February 7, 2024. He was joined by local library directors from his district, including Putnam Valley, Patterson, Yorktown...

Slater: ‘Death by Dealer’ Law Will Save Lives

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Today, Jan. 26, 2024, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) led a collaborative discussion with federal, county and local officials, county district attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, support groups and various organizations, to develop a comprehensive...

Slater Shows Bipartisan Support for Expectant Mother’s Health

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined a bipartisan coalition in supporting expectant mothers through the passage of several pieces of legislation in the New York State Assembly. Acknowledging the alarming maternal health crisis in the United States,...

Slater Joins Colleagues in Support of ‘National Law Enforcement Day’

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his colleagues yesterday in Albany, calling on Gov. Hochul to establish January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in New York. The day serves as a time to recognize the daily sacrifices our brave law enforcement...