Press Releases

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...

Slater Honors Putnam Counties Beloved Seniors in Albany

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted the Putnam County Office of Senior Resources Director Michael Cunningham and Irene Pawliczko, along with honorees Jimmy and Patty Rathschmidt from United for the Troops yesterday in Albany. They were awarded...

Slater Honors Women of Distinction from the 94th Assembly District

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Over the weekend, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) honored Women of Distinction from each town within the 94th District who go above and beyond personally and professionally and serve as an example to their communities. The women honored were Sue...

Slater, Harckham, Levenberg, Yorktown Officials Call for Passage of Jake’s Law—Safety Cameras in Roadway Work Zones

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Yorktown Heights, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Matt Slater called for passage of Jake’s Law, their legislation that will authorize the Town of Yorktown to deploy safety cameras in roadway work zones and impose monetary...

Slater Holds Annual Earth Day Photo Contest

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) partnered with Putnam County Youth Bureau and Putnam Arts Council for his annual Earth Day photo contest. Students from the Putnam County Youth Bureau took on the challenge and created drawings that were judged,...

Slater: Combating Antisemitism Across College Campuses

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined a press conference regarding the “Combating Campus Anti-Semitism Act” (A.8399/S.7752). The proposed legislation would bar any student from receiving tuition assistance who has knowingly engaged in promoting...

Harckham and Slater Announce $14.8 Million Route 22 Repaving Project

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New York State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Matt Slater announced today a new $14.8 million state-funded project to resurface Route 22 in the towns of Southeast, Pawling and Patterson and the Village of Brewster has started. Joining the two legislators...

Slater Announces Feminine Hygiene Drive with Putnam CAP

Following a successful Diaper Drive in March, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is happy to be partnering with Putnam CAP again to provide much-needed feminine hygiene products to their clients throughout Putnam County. Feminine hygiene products...

Slater Fights to Preserve Hudson Valley Natural Resources

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As $4.2 billion is being provided through the Environmental Bond Act, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to ensure the Hudson Valley region receives the proper investment to protect its natural resources. Lakes all...

Career Fair Coming to Yorktown

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Deputy Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman, along with the Westchester-Putnam Career Center are pleased to announce the ‘North of I-287’ Career Fair scheduled for May 1st, 2024, at the Albert A. Capellini Community...

Slater: Huge Victory for Public Schools as Hochul Walks Away from School Aid Cut Proposal

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has been consistent in sharing his concerns about the governor’s Executive Budget proposal, as it was hinting at the reduction of Foundation Aid for some school districts. Calling for the governor to stop short-changing...

Slater Celebrates Korean War Veterans

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his colleagues and honorable Korean War Veterans, including Yorktown's own Don and Susan King, in commemorating the remarkable valor displayed throughout three years of conflict. Korean War Veterans like Mr....

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...