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...

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”...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has joined his fellow colleagues on both sides of the aisle calling on Governor Hochul to sign legislation to enact A.1673-A, allowing for greater coverage of biomarker testing. Biomarker testing has been shown to...