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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In celebration of National Read Across America Day, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) visited the Putnam Valley Library on Friday, Feb. 28, to take part in a special storytime session with local … more
The Arc Westchester Foundation, dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, will host their annual tasting event, “A Matter of Taste,” on … more
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in the New York state Capitol today for a press conference to call for a comprehensive audit and greater transparency … more
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has introduced legislation requiring the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large-scale … more
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York State Senator Pete Harckham, along with State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and environmental advocates, announced new legislation today—the Climate Resilient New York Act of … more
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined Westchester and Putnam County highway superintendents in Somers today to call for increased state funding for local roads and bridges in the 2025-26 … more
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