Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) partnered with the Putnam Arts Council for his annual Earth Day Poster Contest, encouraging local students to showcase their creativity while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Students participating in the contest created posters focused on protecting the environment and caring for the planet. Winners were selected with assistance from the Putnam Arts Council, which helped judge the submissions. This year’s winners included: First...

This week, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined members of the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences at a press conference to reinforce their calls for Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats to provide immediate cost-cutting measures for New Yorkers still struggling under costly utility bills. As the state budget remains unresolved more than a month past the April 1 deadline, the state’s energy consumers continue to pay some of the highest prices in the country. According to a...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (SD-40) unveiled a sign designating a portion of Route 301 in honor of John F. McArdle, recognizing his lifelong commitment to public service and the Carmel community. The dedication ceremony took place Saturday with local officials, family members and community residents in attendance. The designation follows the passage and signing of legislation sponsored by Slater and Harckham to honor McArdle’s legacy of service, including his...