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SCSD BOE: thanks for a great year for kids & community

Dear Editor,By all measures, it’s been a successful year for the Somers Central School District’s Board of Education. Given its responsibility to ensure good stewardship of district … more

Elana Sofko | 4/18/25

Mugsy and me

Anyone who has ever lost a pet will understand that I wrote this column with a heavy heart. There is never a way to fully prepare yourself to say farewell, even though we all know how the story will … more

Tom Walogorsky | 4/18/25

Down to Work: The Teen-Led Nonprofit Helping 10,000+ People With Down Syndrome Find Jobs

Anna Park, a high school student from New Jersey, is the founder of Down to Work, a nonprofit that is transforming the disability employment landscape by helping over 10,000 individuals with Down … more

Nichole Young | 4/13/25

Thanks for supporting The Freight House for 15 years

Dear Editor,If members of the community haven't heard already, due to a large increase in my rent, I am officially closing the doors to The Freight House Café on April 23, after 15 glorious … more

Donna Massaro | 4/11/25

Slater: Tax day is approaching; here’s what you need to know about New York’s grim financial outlook

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined state lawmakers, financial experts and representatives from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) at a press conference today to address New … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 4/11/25

Unlocking Potential in the Face of Adversity: Six Questions With Kevin Trudeau

Throughout his career as a #1 New York Times bestselling author and thought-provoking speaker and mentor, Kevin Trudeau has emerged as one of the country’s most profound and controversial … more

Kevin Trudeau | 4/11/25

Slater highlights need for bipartisan investment in child care to support families across New York

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase last week urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany leaders to address New York’s growing child care … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 4/11/25

Slater encourages New Yorkers to register as organ donors during ‘Donate Life Month’

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from both the Majority and Minority Assembly conferences today at a press conference to recognize Donate Life Month and honor those who have … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 4/10/25

Slater’s voter ID bill blocked by Assembly Democrats

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Election Law, today condemned the rejection of his voter identification bill (A.1927) by Assembly Democrats in the … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 4/4/25

Zero tolerance for bullying in Somers schools

Dear Editor,As a 20-year professional educator and now as a candidate for the Somers Board of Education, I’ve been deeply concerned by the recent discussions surrounding bullying within our school … more

Michael Ritacco | 3/29/25

Cuts to federal Department of Education could be devastating to special education

Dear Editor,When I campaigned for a seat on the Lakeland Central School District school board three years ago, special needs programs were central to community discussions.Parents, teachers and … more

Joe Ascanio | 3/29/25

Assemblyman Slater proposes safe housing transfers for domestic violence survivors

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) held a press conference today at Somers Town Hall to highlight the urgent need for bill A.7026, his legislation to ensure safe housing transfers for domestic … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 3/29/25

Stepping back to leap forward

If you’ve been wondering why my name hasn’t appeared in this column space recently, the answer is simple: I’ve been buried under a mountain of change.Behind the scenes, our team has been hard … more

Brett Freeman | 3/28/25

Slater honors local and statewide heroes on Vietnam Veterans Day in Albany

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his annual Vietnam Veterans Day at the New York State Capitol today, joined by Assemblyman Steve Stern, Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Assemblyman Brian … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 3/28/25

You can provide a springtime holiday meal for a Friends of Karen family

Hunger is a significant problem for Friends of Karen families in our community who are caring for a child with cancer or other life-threatening illness. Now, with the steady increase in food … more

Friends of Karen | 3/27/25

SLATER: CDPAP CHANGES WILL DISRUPT CARE FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and his Assembly Minority Conference colleagues have called for a delay in the implementation of changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 3/26/25

Assemblyman Slater joins ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan to condemn Hochul’s border failure, advocate for stronger border security

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) stood alongside his Assembly and Senate Republican colleagues and former Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan at the Capitol … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 3/17/25

Slater, Putnam CAP conclude second annual diaper drive

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, C-Yorktown) concluded his second annual diaper drive in tandem with the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) to collect essential donations for families struggling … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 3/12/25

Rep. Mike Lawler's Remarks at the Westchester County Board of Legislators meeting

Dear Editor,Congressman Mike Lawler made news last month when he insulted Westchester County Board of Legislators Vice Chair Jose Alvarado during a discussion about immigration enforcement practices … more

Celeste Theis | 3/7/25

The invisible threat on our roads

Dear Editor,It was a foggy night on the outskirts of Somers when disaster struck. A sleek black sedan lay crumpled against the guardrail, its rear end barely visible in the dim light. Behind it, a … more

John Mooren | 3/7/25