Press Releases

Slater Bill to Extend Putnam Sales Tax and Share Revenue with Local Governments Passes Assembly

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced the passage of legislation he sponsored to extend Putnam County’s 1 percent sales tax increase for an additional two years, while also requiring one-ninth of that revenue to be shared with the county’s...

Slater, Harckham Bill to Honor Hero NYPD Lieutenant John F. McArdle Passes State Legislature

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and State Sen. Peter Harckham announced that their legislation dedicating a portion of State Route 301 in the Town of Carmel to the late John F. McArdle has officially passed in the State Assembly and State Senate....

Slater, Harckham: Portion of State Highway System to be Named in Honor of Jake Arcara

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Peter Harckham announced today that a portion of Route 118 in Yorktown—from Underhill Avenue to Old Country Way—will be renamed in honor of Jake Arcara, a 28-year-old Yorktown highway...

Slater, Harckham Honor Westchester’s Purple Heart Veterans with Highway Dedication

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and State Sen. Peter Harckham today announced the passage of legislation in the New York State Assembly and Senate to designate a portion of State Route 35 in Westchester County in honor of the region’s Purple...

Assemblyman Slater Hits the Field for Bipartisan Charity Softball Game Benefitting Local Food Pantries

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority and Majority conferences last week for the second annual New York State Assembly charity softball game, bringing lawmakers together for an evening of friendly competition...

Slater, Harckham: Second Half of Route 52 Paving Set to Commence

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In July 2023, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced the long-awaited resurfacing of State Route 52, made possible by $3.6 million in state funding secured through the partnership of state and local leaders. Assemblyman Slater and Senator Pete...

Slater, Putnam Cap Wrap Up Successful Feminine Hygiene Drive Across Putnam County

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) have officially concluded their third annual feminine hygiene drive, once again rallying the community to support local women and teens in need of essential care...

Slater Celebrates Boyd Artesian Well Company’s Inclusion on the Historic Business Preservation Registry

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to the Boyd Artesian Well Company Inc. on May 30, celebrating its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following his nomination....

Slater Calls for Action After Tragic Loss of Highway Worker

Statement from Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) on the death of Robert Bornt, DOT supervisor and Hoosick Falls fire chief killed in the line of duty “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Robert Bornt. His tragic...

Slater Celebrates Foundation Aid Increase, Regional Cost Index Boost in State Budget

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A staunch advocate for equitable school funding in Westchester, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is proud to report that increases in Foundation Aid, along with changes to the Regional Cost Index are coming to our kids’ schools this next fiscal...

Assemblyman Slater Applauds $50 Million Increase in Chips Funding for Local Roads

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With the help of local highway superintendents across the Hudson Valley, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) commends the $50 million increase in state funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). The additional...

Slater, Local Officials Call for Safety Review of Deadly Stretch of Taconic State Parkway

Following a tragic crash on the Taconic State Parkway that claimed four lives and left another individual critically injured on May 14, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling for immediate action to address ongoing safety concerns along a heavily...

Assemblyman Slater Honors Local Hero at State EMS Memorial Dedication Ceremony

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Watch Assemblyman Slater speak at the ceremony here. Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined first responders, families and state officials today at the 2025 annual EMS memorial dedication ceremony held at the Empire State Plaza. The ceremony honored...

Assemblyman Slater Celebrates Groundbreaking at Patterson Library with $20,000 Funding Boost

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today joined Patterson Library staff and local leaders to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a new development project at the Patterson Library. The project is being made possible in part by $20,000 in state...

Assemblymen Slater, Stern Pass Bill to Award New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal to Veterans

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Qualified veterans will now be eligible to receive a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal following the passage of bill A.8087 (originally A.5869), introduced by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Assemblyman Steve Stern (D-Huntington)....

Slater Celebrates Local Leaders at Women of Distinction Event

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) honored Women of Distinction from each town within the 94th District who serve as an example of the values of their communities at Carmel Town Hall today. The women honored were Doris E. Crowder of Putnam Valley;...

Slater Comments on 2025 State Budget

“Budgets are hard, and because of the broken process that has been followed for years, this budget was particularly difficult due to the backroom deals, Albany math and an unnecessary delay of 38 days. We all can find something to celebrate in a budget...

Slater Holds Third Annual Earth Day Poster Contest

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) celebrated local student creativity and environmental awareness through his third annual Earth Day Poster Contest, held in partnership with the Putnam County Youth Bureau and the Putnam Arts Council. This annual...

Slater Kicks off Feminine Hygiene Drive in Partnership with Putnam CAP

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is once again partnering with Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) to host a feminine hygiene drive aimed at providing much-needed products to women and teens across Putnam County. These essential items are...

Slater: Tax Day is Approaching, Here’s What You Need to Know About New York’s Grim Financial Outlook

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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 York’s troubling economic climate ahead of Tax Day,...