Press Releases

Slater and Putnam Cap Diaper Drive is on the Path to Help Hudson Valley Families

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) wrapped up his first diaper drive with the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) over the weekend, receiving a large number of necessary donations. With New York’s persistent affordability crisis, many families...

Slater Rallies with Highway Workers in Support of CHIPS Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Assembly transportation committee, stood in support of highway workers who came to Albany to advocate for an additional $200 million in CHIPS funding, which entails crucial infrastructure investments...

Slater Pushes for Affordable and Accessible Child Care for New York Families

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Amidst the ongoing affordability crisis affecting young families, particularly those grappling with child care expenses, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) addressed a recent bill (A.8570) he introduced during a child care press conference alongside...

Slater Rallies in Opposition of State Aid Cuts to Public Schools

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Last year Gov. Hochul sent $1 billion in education funding to the MTA and now is proposing devastating cuts in State aid to public schools across New York State. As a proud graduate from Yorktown High School and a father of two enrolled in public school,...

Putnam Valley Cheerleading Champions Celebrated in Albany

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Rob Rolison invited the Putnam County cheerleading team to Albany yesterday to celebrate their 2023 NYS Championship win. The Putnam Valley Tigers, on November 5, 2023, won their first-ever state championship...

Slater Champions for the Expansion of Paid Military Family Leave

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Teaming up with Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre, chair of Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has signed onto a letter advocating for paid family leave for military spouses, children, parents and/or domestic partners,...

Slater: Bipartisan Group Demands More Funding for Roads and Bridges in The Hudson Valley

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently joined the Construction Industry Council (CIC) of Westchester & Hudson Valley to advocate for a $400 million increase in funding for essential roads and bridges in this year’s state budget. Additionally,...

Slater, Hudson Valley Representatives Push for Further Highway Infrastructure Funding

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Assembly transportation committee, joined by fellow assemblymembers, local highway superintendents and highway workers, held a press conference today to highlight their advocacy for additional CHIPS...

Slater: Albany Lawmakers Rally for Fully Funded School Meals in 2025 Budget

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), along with fellow lawmakers and advocacy groups like Hunger Solutions New York and Feeding New York State, rallied at the New York State Capitol. Their primary requests include fully funding the Nutrition...

Slater to Hold Diaper Drive Throughout the Month of February

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1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy which is why for the month of February Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) will hold a Diaper Drive to help the efforts of Putnam Community Action...

Slater Joins Local Libraries in Observance of Library Advocacy Day

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) spoke at the Library Advocacy Day rally in the Legislative Office building in Albany on Tuesday, February 7, 2024. He was joined by local library directors from his district, including Putnam Valley, Patterson, Yorktown...

Slater: ‘Death by Dealer’ Law Will Save Lives

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Today, Jan. 26, 2024, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) led a collaborative discussion with federal, county and local officials, county district attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, support groups and various organizations, to develop a comprehensive...

Slater Shows Bipartisan Support for Expectant Mother’s Health

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined a bipartisan coalition in supporting expectant mothers through the passage of several pieces of legislation in the New York State Assembly. Acknowledging the alarming maternal health crisis in the United States,...

Slater Joins Colleagues in Support of ‘National Law Enforcement Day’

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his colleagues yesterday in Albany, calling on Gov. Hochul to establish January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in New York. The day serves as a time to recognize the daily sacrifices our brave law enforcement...

Slater: Brewster and Putnam Arts Awarded $40,000 in NYSCA Funding

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In December of 2023, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) announced grant awards to two organizations in the 94th district, the Brewster Theatre Company and Putnam Arts Council. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), being a champion for the...

Slater Addresses New York State’s Affordability Crisis Heading into 2024 Legislative Session

As we begin a new legislative year, I return to Albany with a renewed focus, energy and optimism. I always believe our best days are ahead of us, and with the right mindset, we can deliver a state government that works for us all. To no surprise, New...

Slater Joins Bipartisan Coalition on Fentanyl Epidemic: Holding Dealers Accountable

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues along both sides of the aisle today, Jan. 8, 2023, at a press conference calling for life-saving legislation to combat New York’s fentanyl epidemic. With legislation such as “Chelsea’s Law”...

Slater: Hochul’s State of the State Address Misses the Mark Third Year in a Row

“Today's state of the state lacked important details on how the Governor intends to tackle the pressing issues that are forcing New Yorkers to move to other states at near record numbers. We all agree affordability, public safety and education are important...

Slater Delivers 94th District Public Libraries $40,000 In State Funding

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During the 2023 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) as ranker on the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, led a bipartisan coalition to stop Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed cuts to critical funding for local libraries...

Slater Announces Putnam County’s First Recognized Historic Business By New York State

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Thursday, Dec. 21 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recognized and awarded Green Chimneys as a New York State Historic Business - the first in all of Putnam County! Since 1947 Green Chimneys has been an accredited special education school, a resident...