NYSDOT Region 8, covering the Hudson Valley, has the worst-rated roads in NY Assemblyman Matt Slater pictured at the press conference on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Assembly colleagues, state senators and union leaders from more than a dozen local labor unions to call for increased road safety investments in the upcoming New York state budget. Road safety advocates in attendance noted last year they were able to work with Gov. Kathy Hoc

Minority Conference Unveils ‘Fight for New York’ Agenda, With Focus On Creating a More Affordable, Safe, Prosperous Empire State On the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session, the New York State Assembly Minority Conference unveiled its comprehensive legislative platform for the coming year, Fight For New York , with policies focused on delivering fiscal relief, protecting taxpayers, creating economic growth and job opportunities and improving the quality of life for 20 mi

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) has announced his campaign for re-election to the New York State Assembly, representing the 94th Assembly District. First elected in 2022, Slater represents parts of Putnam and Westchester counties, including the towns of Kent, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Carmel, Southeast, Somers and Yorktown, as well as the Village of Brewster. Slater was joined for the announcement on Monday by friends, neighbors and community leaders who share a commit

L-R Putnam Valley Councilwoman Stacey Tompkins, Putnam Valley Supervisor Jackie Annabi, Putnam Valley Councilman Louie Luongo, NYS Sen. Rob Rolison, NYS Assemblyman Matt Slater, PVVAC Captain Cheryl Silvernail, PVVAC 2nd Lieutenant Cole Caulfield, PVVAC Treasurer Heidi Metzger, PVVAC 1st Lieutenant Sheryl Luongo Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Sen. Rob Rolison, Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Jackie Annabi, town board members and community leaders at the Putnam Va

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today announced that two local libraries within the Mid-Hudson Library System have been awarded nearly $250,000 in state aid for construction and renovation projects. The funding will support critical upgrades to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. These allocations are part of a $44 million capital fund appropriation in the FY2024–2025 State Budget dedicated to the construction and renovation of public libraries across New York

Federal- and state-funded span near Brewster connects cyclists, pedestrians to Empire State Trail Assemblyman Slater pictured at the Maybrook Bikeway Bridge re-opening Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and Congressman Mike Lawler to view the new Maybrook Bikeway Bridge, which opened to the public on November 7. The county’s Department of Public Works oversaw the contractors, Harrison and Burrowes Bridge Constructors, as well as

Assemblyman Matt Slater pictured with library personnel at Patterson Library Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) is happy to announce the successful completion of the Patterson Library’s renovation project, made possible in part by $20,000 in state bullet aid secured by Slater in August of last year. The project, which broke ground in May, has revitalized the Adult Library space to better serve patrons’ needs and create a more welcoming, functional environment for the enti

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) has been recognized as the #4 highest-performing freshman lawmaker in New York and ranked among the Top 10 Most Effective Republican Assemblymembers, according to the non-partisan Center for Effective Lawmaking ( CEL ). Slater earned a designation of “Exceeds Expectations” based on how far his legislation advanced compared to other first-term lawmakers. The CEL analysis, a joint initiative between Vanderbilt University and the University

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40th Senate District) are happy to announce $4.7 million in state funding to resurface Route 311 from Route 52 to the Empire State Trail in the Towns of Kent and Patterson in Putnam County. This project is part of a broader $121 million investment in the Mid-Hudson region that will repave 195 lane miles across 13 separate projects in 2026. “This is a triumph for our local roads,” said Assemblyman Slater . “Fo

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) is calling for urgent action following new reports that detail how former top state official Linda Sun allegedly acted as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to manipulate state leadership and leverage her government position for the benefit of a foreign power. Slater said the revelations reaffirm the critical need for his legislation, A.7914 , proposing the creation of a bipartisan commission to investigate foreign influence

REGION’S ANNUAL PAVING MAINTENANCE AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FUNDING YET TO BE DELIVERED Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) has sent a letter to Marie Therese Dominguez, commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), to call attention to a glaring funding discrepancy.   In September, Slater requested an update on the annual paving maintenance and delivery schedule for the Hudson Valley Region. Of the $195 million budget, only $14.9 million, or 7%

State Sen. Pete Harckham and Asm. Matt Slater outside the now closed Optum multispecialty medical office in Somers. Assemblyman Matt Slater and New York State Senator Pete Harckham recently urged the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to take immediate action in response to Optum’s decision to drop coverage for several low-cost health plans and close local medical facilities.  In a letter to Health Commissioner James McDonald and New York State Department of Financi

L-R: Yorktown Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman, Yorktown Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli, Assemblyman Slater, Kelly Arcara, Sen. Harckham, and friend of Jake Arcara. Sen. Pete Harckham (D, WF–40th Senate District) and Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Kelly Arcara, Yorktown Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman and Yorktown Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli today at a ceremony dedicating a portion of Route 118 in honor of Jake Arcara. Jake, a 28-year-old Yorktown h

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) with fifth-grade students at Crompond Elementary on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) visited with fifth-grade students at Crompond Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 12 as part of the school’s “That Ought to Be a Law Day,” an interactive civics lesson designed to introduce young people to the workings of state government. “I was so impressed by the students’ awareness of the issues of the day and came up with

L-R: John Martinez (Putnam Valley), Nils Mockler, Donald King (Yorktown), Harry Sherblom (Southeast), James McCarthy (Patterson), Roland H. Ciofrone (Somers), Dennis J. Fernandez (Carmel), Assemblyman Matt Slater. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined veterans, their families, community members and town supervisors for his annual Veterans Hall of Fame event on Saturday, Nov. 15. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments, bravery and dedication of the local men and w

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) pictured at the induction celebration on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Radovich & Dean Music in Carmel on Nov. 6, celebrating the store’s induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following his nomination. Radovich & Dean Music is a family-owned and operated business and has been serving the Hudson Valley since 1973. The

Assemblyman Matt Slater, Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson and Sen. Pete Harckham on Route 52. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40th Senate District) are happy to announce the completion of the long-awaited Route 52 resurfacing project in the towns of Kent and Carmel. The project was made possible through $3.6 million in state funding secured by the state legislators in partnership with local leaders, who have long advocated for increased

L-R: Putnam County Sgt. Elizabeth Rossi, Putnam County Deputy Claire Pierson, Eric Gross, Assemblyman Matt Slater, SPCA Chief Ken Ross II and SPCA detective Sgt. Ken Ross III pictured at the SPCA Evening for Celebration. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was honored this past weekend by the Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) during its annual Evening for Celebration held at the Putnam Golf Course ballroom in Mahopac. The event recognize

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Pete Harckham have called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to hold in-person hearings in their respective legislative districts on the proposed New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) rate hikes, which exceed 35% or about 10 times annual inflation. “We respectfully request that the New York State Public Service Commission hold at least one and hopefully several in-person public hearings in nor

L-R: Deputy Town Supervisor Mike Coughlin, Assemblyman Matt Slater, Supervisor Robert Scorrano, maintenance mechanic Martin Gnip, Parks Superintendent Steve Ralston and Assistant Parks Superintendent Andrew Johnson pictured at the Wright-Reis Homestead Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is proud to announce that the Town of Somers has been awarded $50,000 through the 2024 Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program to refurbish and preserve the W