Press Releases

Slater Demands Transparency on Discounted Electricity for Data Centers as New Yorkers Face Rising Utility Costs

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling on the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to disclose the financial benefits being provided to data centers through the state's ReCharge New York program as residents continue to face rising utility costs...

Slater, Harckham Officially Dedicate Portion of Route 35 As Purple Heart Highway

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined State Senator Pete Harckham and local officials in Somers for the official unveiling of the Purple Heart Highway, dedicating a portion of State Route 35 in honor of Westchester County's Purple Heart recipients....

Slater Hosts 4th Annual Senior Resource Fair in Yorktown

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his 4th Annual Senior Resource Fair in Yorktown at the Jefferson Village Community Center, bringing together local seniors, caregivers and families with organizations and service providers from across the...

Slater Recognizes Yorktown Tire Auto Care as an Historic Business for Over 55 Years of Service

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Yorktown Tire Auto Care’s recognition on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, honoring the family-owned business for more than 55 years of dedicated service to motorists...

Slater Hosts First Senior Resource Fair in Mahopac

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New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has hosted a Senior Resource Fair for the past three years. In response to growing demand, Slater expanded the event this year with a new location in Mahopac, bringing together local seniors, caregivers...

Slater Receives Helene Goebbels Award at Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ 65th Anniversary Dinner

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New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) was honored with the Helene Goebbels Award during the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ (PVVAC) 65th Anniversary Dinner. Slater joined members of the Corps, community leaders and supporters...

Slater Announces Projected $1.9 Million Increase in UPK Funding for Local School Districts

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected...

Slater Joins Volunteer Firefighters in Calling on Governor Hochul to Sign Tax Credit Increase

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined members of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel at the Ossining Fire Department on Saturday to call on Governor Kathy Hochul...

Slater's 9/11 Education Legislation Gains Support from 9/11 Education Foundation

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that his legislation to strengthen September 11 education in New York schools is gaining support from the 9/11 Education Foundation as lawmakers renew their push to ensure future generations understand...

Statement From Assemblyman Matt Slater on the Westchester County PBA Contract Dispute

“This contract dispute comes down to priorities. The men and women who put on the uniform every day to protect our families and communities deserve to know that their government has their backs. As Yorktown town supervisor, I successfully negotiated...

Slater Calls on Gov. Hochul to Include Major Senior Tax Relief in 2027 State Budget

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With affordability and the rising cost of living continuing to squeeze New York families and seniors, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to include a major expansion of New York's retirement income tax exemption...

Slater Hails Completion of Route 202 Culvert Replacement Project in Somers

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Today, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hailed the completion of the Route 202 culvert replacement project in the Town of Somers, an important component of the $15 million state infrastructure investment previously announced by Slater and state...

Assemblyman Slater Announces Completion of Improvement Project at Reed Memorial Library

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined leaders from the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel Hamlet in unveiling the completion of a nearly year-long construction project that was made possible through state bullet aid funding that Slater...

Slater Hosts Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Awareness Event for Seniors

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently partnered with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Awareness event for local seniors at the Jefferson Village Community Room. The educational program...

Slater Recognizes Westchester Tractor as a Historic Business for Over 50 Years of Service

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Westchester Tractor Inc.’s official induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Westchester business for the statewide honor....

Slater Announces 4th Annual Senior Resource Fairs

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced the return of his 4th Annual Senior Resource Fairs, with three events scheduled throughout Putnam and northern Westchester counties this October. The free events will provide seniors, caregivers and family...

Statement From Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) On Alleged Terror Plot

Terrorism has no place in New York or anywhere in America. Those who seek to murder Americans, attack our institutions or terrorize our communities must be identified, stopped and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will never allow fear or...

Statement From Assemblyman Matt Slater on Medicaid Adult Daycare Reports

“New Yorkers should be outraged by reports that essentially vacant adult daycare centers have billed Medicaid tens of millions of dollars. “This isn't about politics. It's about basic accountability for taxpayer dollars. “Earlier this year, the...

Slater Recognizes Mid-County Electric as a Historic Business for Over 50 Years of Service

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently celebrated Mid-County Electrical Sales Corp., known as Mid-County Electric, officially being recognized in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry after successfully nominating the Carmel...

Assemblyman Slater, Putnam Cap Conclude Annual Backpack Drive

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) have successfully concluded their annual Backpack Drive, helping more than 450 local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Throughout the drive,...