Press Releases

Slater: Brewster and Putnam Arts Awarded $40,000 in NYSCA Funding

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In December of 2023, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) announced grant awards to two organizations in the 94th district, the Brewster Theatre Company and Putnam Arts Council. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), being a champion for the...

Slater Addresses New York State’s Affordability Crisis Heading into 2024 Legislative Session

As we begin a new legislative year, I return to Albany with a renewed focus, energy and optimism. I always believe our best days are ahead of us, and with the right mindset, we can deliver a state government that works for us all. To no surprise, New...

Slater Joins Bipartisan Coalition on Fentanyl Epidemic: Holding Dealers Accountable

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues along both sides of the aisle today, Jan. 8, 2023, at a press conference calling for life-saving legislation to combat New York’s fentanyl epidemic. With legislation such as “Chelsea’s Law”...

Slater: Hochul’s State of the State Address Misses the Mark Third Year in a Row

“Today's state of the state lacked important details on how the Governor intends to tackle the pressing issues that are forcing New Yorkers to move to other states at near record numbers. We all agree affordability, public safety and education are important...

Slater Delivers 94th District Public Libraries $40,000 In State Funding

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During the 2023 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) as ranker on the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, led a bipartisan coalition to stop Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed cuts to critical funding for local libraries...

Slater Announces Putnam County’s First Recognized Historic Business By New York State

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Thursday, Dec. 21 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recognized and awarded Green Chimneys as a New York State Historic Business - the first in all of Putnam County! Since 1947 Green Chimneys has been an accredited special education school, a resident...

Slater: Bipartisan Coalition Delivers on NYS Biomarker Testing Coverage

“I am greatly appreciative of the endless bipartisan support this bill received and look forward to it positively changing the lives of many who are suffering from chronic illnesses. With more than 65 organizations, cancer centers and health groups...

Slater Leads Regional Push for Universal School Meals

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As we get ready for the start of the 2024 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is urging the governor to include full funding for universal school meals in her budget proposal and increase funding for SNAP benefits. Slater, a fierce...

Slater, Beephan to Announce Legislation Requiring In-Person Public Hearings for Proposed Utility Rate Hikes

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Assemblyman Anil Beephan (R,C-East Fishkill) held a press conference last Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, to announce legislation they have introduced requiring the Public Service Commission (PSC) to hold in-person public...

Slater Congratulates Putnam Valley Cheerleading Champions

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam Valley Supervisor Jackie Annabi and the Putnam Valley Town Board in celebrating the 2023 NYS Cheerleading Champs! Huge congratulations to the team, coaches, parents,...

Slater Announces Grants Awarded To Carmel VFW And Putnam Valley VFW

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has announced two veteran service organizations in the 94th Assembly District, Carmel VFW and Putnam Valley VFW, have been awarded $75,000 and $72,500, respectively, for much-needed capital improvements through the...

NYS Supreme Court Affirms Slater’s Overlay District Law For Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights, NY - The New York State Supreme Court has upheld the Yorktown Heights Overlay District, which was the cornerstone of New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater’s economic development plan when Slater served as Yorktown supervisor. “The...

Slater Joins Assembly Minority in Introducing Measure to Close Hate Crime Loophole

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, C-Yorktown) has joined fellow Assembly Minority in introducing a bill that would make certain criminal offenses bail-eligible. In part, the bill will ensure threats of mass harm may be treated as hate crimes while giving judges...

Slater, Harckham Announce Start of $4.1 Million Route 35/202 Paving Project in Yorktown

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Yorktown Heights, NY – New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater and Sen. Pete Harckham announced yesterday the start of the $4.1 million resurfacing and paving project on Route 35/202 in the Town of Yorktown in Westchester County.  The project, which...

Slater Hosts Food Insecurity Roundtable

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined by Putnam County Executive, Kevin Byrne held a roundtable discussion on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, on ways to combat food insecurity in the 94th district and state of New York as a whole. As town supervisor, Slater...

Slater Hosts Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) exemplified his unwavering commitment to honoring the contributions of servicemen and women in his district through a poignant and heartfelt Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony hosted on Saturday. With deep respect and...

Slater Hosts Putnam County Senior Health Fair

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted a Senior Health Fair in Putnam County on Thursday, Nov. 3. The fair provided our elderly community, caregivers and their families with a variety of beneficial tools and services. Slater partnered with the...

Slater Signs on As Co-Sponsor: Mandate on NYS Colleges to Address Anti-Semitism on Campus

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In response to the growing occurrences of anti-Semitic acts on college campuses, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has joined the Assembly Minority Conference and colleagues Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) as a...

Slater Calls for Necessary Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence in Workforce

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Assembly members held a public hearing in Albany last Thursday to examine the implications of artificial intelligence on the labor force. Legislators expressed their intention to collaborate with both business proprietors and labor union representatives...

Slater Secures $75,000 Grant Towards VFW Post in Mahopac

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced significant progress toward improving the quality of life for New York’s veterans after securing a $75,000 grant for the Mahopac VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) post. In the governor’s executive budget...