New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has hosted a Senior Resource Fair for the past three years. In response to growing demand, Slater expanded the event this year with a new location in Mahopac, bringing together local seniors, caregivers and families with organizations and service providers from across the region. The free event provided attendees with an opportunity to connect directly with organizations offering information and assistance on elder care, M

New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was honored with the Helene Goebbels Award during the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ (PVVAC) 65th Anniversary Dinner. Slater joined members of the Corps, community leaders and supporters in celebrating the organization’s 65 years of service to Putnam Valley. The award is named in honor of Helene Goebbels, whose generosity played an important role in the history of PVVAC. Goebbels donated the land on which the Cor

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of 100 UPK seats for local students. According to Enacted Budget school aid estimates, UPK funding across the school districts serving the 94th Assembly District is projected to increase from $8.84 million in the 2

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined members of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel at the Ossining Fire Department on Saturday to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation significantly increasing New York’s income tax credit for volunteer first responders. The bipartisan legislation, A.6790-A, would increase the state personal income tax credit for eligible volunteer firefighters

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that his legislation to strengthen September 11 education in New York schools is gaining support from the 9/11 Education Foundation as lawmakers renew their push to ensure future generations understand the events, sacrifices and lasting impact of Sept. 11, 2001. Slater introduced A.7919, Firefighter Joseph P. Spor Jr.’s Law, which would require the state education commissioner to establish Sept. 11 awareness curriculum or instr

Proposal would increase retirement income tax exemption for first time in 45 years; affected retirees could save an average of more than $2,100 annually With affordability and the rising cost of living continuing to squeeze New York families and seniors, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to include a major expansion of New York's retirement income tax exemption in her 2027 Executive Budget. Slater has formally written to Gov. Hochul and Di

Project part of previously announced $15 million state infrastructure investment in Somers; Route 202 reopens ahead of new school year Today, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hailed the completion of the Route 202 culvert replacement project in the Town of Somers, an important component of the $15 million state infrastructure investment previously announced by Slater and state Sen. Pete Harckham for improvements in the Somers community. The project replaced aging culver

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today joined leaders from the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel Hamlet in unveiling the completion of a nearly year-long construction project that was made possible through state bullet aid funding that Slater secured. The funding supported modernization efforts at the historic library, helping address long-standing structural challenges while expanding the facility’s ability to provide programming and services to local families. Reed Memo

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently partnered with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Awareness event for local seniors at the Jefferson Village Community Room. The educational program provided attendees with practical tools to recognize scams, safeguard their personal information and understand how to report suspected fraud. The event focused on the growing number of scams targeting older adults through phone

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Westchester Tractor Inc.’s official induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Westchester business for the statewide honor. Slater also presented the company with a New York State Assembly proclamation recognizing both its induction into the Registry and 50 years of serving customers throughout the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1976, Westchester Tractor has

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced the return of his 4th Annual Senior Resource Fairs, with three events scheduled throughout Putnam and northern Westchester counties this October. The free events will provide seniors, caregivers and family members with an opportunity to connect directly with organizations and service providers offering information on elder care, Medicare, assisted living, state and county services, Alzheimer’s and memory care and other importan

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Lumar Plumbing & Heating Inc.’s official induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Brewster-based company for the statewide honor. Slater also presented the business with a New York State Assembly proclamation recognizing both its induction into the Registry and more than six decades of service to the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1960 by Korean War combat

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Mid-County Electrical Sales Corp., known as Mid-County Electric, officially being recognized in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Carmel business for the statewide honor. Slater also presented the company with a New York State Assembly proclamation recognizing both its induction into the registry and more than 50 years of serving customers throughout the Hudso

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) have successfully concluded their annual Backpack Drive, helping more than 450 local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Throughout the drive, community members donated new, sturdy backpacks for students from elementary through high school, as well as $25 gift cards to Staples, Target and Walmart. Donations were collected at locations across Putnam and Westchester

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Holly Real Estate officially being recognized in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Kent business for the statewide honor. Slater also presented the company with a New York State Assembly proclamation recognizing both its induction into the registry and more than 50 years of serving families throughout the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1974 in the Town of Kent, Hol

Assemblyman will help guide study of Routes 6, 35, 118 and 202 while pushing to expand review toward Mahopac Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has been selected by Putnam County to serve on the Project Steering Committee for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council’s (NYMTC) Northern Westchester East-West Corridors Study, giving the 94th Assembly District a direct voice in a regional planning effort focused on some of the area’s most heavily traveled state roads.

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced he has secured $20,000 in state bullet aid funding for the Brewster Central School District. The funding will support the district’s purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and its nationally recognized Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program, helping enhance student safety and expand opportunities for students to develop leadership and citizenship skills. “Investing in our schools means invest

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Club Fit Jefferson Valley’s official induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Yorktown fitness center for the statewide honor. Slater also presented the organization with a New York State Assembly proclamation recognizing both its induction into the Registry and its 50 years of serving families throughout Yorktown and the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1975

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and state Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40) today announced that the Town of Yorktown has been awarded a $36,400 SECURE Cybersecurity Grant to strengthen cybersecurity protections for the Yorktown Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant. The funding is part of a statewide initiative to help local water and wastewater systems defend against growing cyber threats and protect critical public infrastructure. The grant will support a cybersecurity asse

“The sentencing of a repeat drug trafficker who distributed the fentanyl that caused a man’s death in Mohegan Lake brings an important measure of accountability for the victim, his loved ones and our community. I want to commend the exceptional work of the Yorktown Police Department, whose thorough investigation was instrumental in bringing this case to justice. When this tragic incident occurred in 2021, I was serving as Yorktown town supervisor and witnessed firsthand the p