“The MTA continues to deflect responsibility instead of addressing the systemic issues that plague its operations. Come January, commuters are once again being told to shoulder the burden of fare hikes while fare evasion, administrative bloat and chronic...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) held his third annual Shed the Meds event in partnership with the Yorktown Police Department, offering residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medication. The...

Yorktown Heights, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Matt Slater announced today that their legislation dedicating a portion of Route 118 here in honor of the late Jake Arcara has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul....

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) is pleased to announce his third annual Senior Resource Fairs, which will be held in Westchester and Putnam counties. The events are designed to help constituents connect with valuable resources for older adults,...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) will host a Shed the Meds event in partnership with the Yorktown Police Department and notable organizations Drug Crisis in Our Backyard and Alliance for Safe Kids. The event provides residents a safe and convenient...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at John F. Kennedy Elementary School to announce the launch of Healthy School Meals for All, which takes effect this school year. A longtime advocate for addressing...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) successfully wrapped up the CAP’s 39th annual backpack drive, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting local students. As the new school year approaches,...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and County Legislator Amy Sayegh to announce $50,000 in state funding to support the creation of a new veterans museum in the Town of Kent. The museum will be located within...

Members of the Hudson Valley delegation in the New York State Assembly have joined together to urge the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to prioritize Region 8 in the state’s upcoming five-year Capital Plan. Assemblymen Matt Slater...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in Carmel on Friday, July 18 to help support the ongoing need for lifesaving blood donations. With donated blood expiring in 42 days or less, a steady stream of donations...

“The incessant, never-ending need for the MTA to raise fares and tolls is a slap in the face to suburban New Yorkers. Let’s not forget, Gov. Hochul has already implemented the congestion pricing tax and increased the MTA payroll tax on suburban workers....

Hudson Valley residents are already paying some of the highest utility bills in New York state. Now, utility providers are proposing even more increases. With residents struggling to keep up with the cost of living, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown)...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers on July 25, celebrating its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following his nomination....

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his third annual free luncheon honoring Hudson Valley veterans on Tuesday, July 22 at VFW Post 1374 in Carmel. The event provided local veterans with an opportunity to connect with fellow service members and...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is asking residents of the 94th Assembly District to participate in his 2026 legislative priorities survey as he begins preparing for the upcoming legislative session. The 18-question survey gives constituents a...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has teamed up with the Putnam Community Action Partnership to launch a Back to School Supplies Drive to help 500 school-age children in need prepare for the upcoming school year. The drive is currently accepting...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (40th Senatorial District) today announced the official start of construction on a long-awaited repaving project along Route 312 in the Town of Southeast. The state-funded project, which had...

Following a tragic crash on May 14 that claimed four lives and left one critically injured, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has secured a commitment from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to review safety conditions along...

“Hudson Valley ratepayers have been crushed by soaring energy costs and now NYSEG has filed another rate increase. This proposal must be dead on arrival to the Public Service Commission. Families and businesses cannot be expected to endure these increased...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced $60,000 in state bullet aid funding has been secured for three community institutions: Mahopac Central School District, Somers Public Library and Reed Memorial Library. Each will receive $20,000 to...