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Slater, Putnam Cap Conclude Second Annual Diaper Drive

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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 under New York’s affordability crisis. This year’s...

Slater Fights for Local Control of Siting Large-Scale Renewable Energy Systems in The Hudson Valley

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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 renewable energy systems, including battery energy storage...

Slater Backs Push for Forensic Audit of the MTA

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues in the New York state Capitol today for a press conference to call for a comprehensive audit and greater transparency in the governance of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority...

Slater Celebrates Read Across America Day as Guest Reader at Putnam Valley Library

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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 children. Read Across America Day, observed annually...

Slater & Local Officials Demand Urgent Action as Hudson Valley Families Face Crippling Utility Bills

Read Slater’s letter to Gov. Hochul and Chairman Christian here. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and local elected officials throughout the 94th Assembly District are calling for immediate intervention from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Public Service...

Slater Supports Correctional Officers Amid Prison Unrest

“Under the governor’s administration, New York’s correctional officers have endured some of the most dangerous and demanding working conditions in the state. Chronic understaffing has led to mandatory 24-hour shifts, putting both officers and inmates...

Assemblyman Matt Slater Comments on Trump Administration Rescinding Congestion Pricing

“I thank President Trump for keeping his promise and stopping the governor’s congestion pricing tax. It is patently absurd for hardworking Hudson Valley residents to be taxed in order to go to work in Manhattan. At the recent budget hearing, the MTA...

Slater Introduces Legislation to Direct State Ed Dept to Formally Define “Antisemitism” in Curriculum

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has introduced legislation to establish a formal definition of “antisemitism” within the New York State Education Department. This definition will serve as a guideline for reviewing, investigating and determining...

Slater Calls for Action to Address Medical Indemnity Fund Solvency Issues at Budget Hearing

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) raised critical concerns about the solvency of the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) during the Health/Medicaid Budget hearing today. Slater emphasized the ongoing issues with MIF funding and the need for immediate action...

Slater Elected Chair of Assembly Minority Policy Committee

Last week, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was elected chairman of the Assembly Minority Policy Committee (ARPC) by the New York State Assembly Minority Conference. As ARPC chairman, Assemblyman Slater will lead efforts to establish and advance...
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