New York State Assembly Members Host 3rd Annual Assembly Charity Softball Game Supporting The Food Pantries for The Capital District May 29, 2026 The New York State Assembly hosted the 3rd Annual Assembly Charity Softball Game to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District. The annual event brings together members of the Legislature and the community to support local families facing food...
Slater Calls on Governor for Pardon of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran May 20, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling on the governor to grant a pardon to former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, following his recent conviction and sentencing. In a letter sent to the governor, Slater urged clemency for Sgt. Duran, citing concerns...
Slater Calls for Immediate Action on Utility Cost Relief May 8, 2026 This week, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined members of the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences at a press conference to reinforce their calls for Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers to provide immediate cost-cutting measures for New...
Slater Holds Annual Earth Day Poster Contest May 8, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) partnered with the Putnam Arts Council for his annual Earth Day Poster Contest, encouraging local students to showcase their creativity while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Students participating...
Slater Hosting Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive May 8, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced he is hosting his annual Feminine Hygiene Drive throughout May to support individuals and families in need across the 94th Assembly District. The drive, running from May 1 through May 29, will collect...
Slater, Harckham Unveil Memorial Highway Dedication in Honor of NYPD Lt John McArdle May 5, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (SD-40) unveiled a sign designating a portion of Route 301 in honor of John F. McArdle, recognizing his lifelong commitment to public service and the Carmel community. The dedication ceremony...
Statement from Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) on Eighth Budget Extender Apr 30, 2026 “Yesterday, we passed the eighth budget extender, and Albany still hasn’t delivered a real budget for the people of New York. This is not governing, it’s dysfunction. Families, schools and local governments are left in limbo while backroom negotiations...
Slater Announces “Revolution 250” Poster Contest for Local Students Apr 28, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced the launch of the “Revolution 250” Poster Contest in partnership with the Putnam Arts Council, inviting students in grades one to eight to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through art....
Slater Pushes Retirement Tax Reform, Motion Denied by Assembly Lawmakers Apr 24, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced that his motion to discharge bill A.2017 from the Assembly Ways and Means Committee—allowing it to be brought to the floor for a full vote—was denied by the Assembly lawmakers. The legislation...
Remembering Jake Arcara: Slater Calls for Work Zone Safety Action Apr 23, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) spoke on the Assembly floor in support of Work Zone Awareness Week. While speaking on the resolution, he took time to honor and remember Jake Arcara of Yorktown, whose life was tragically lost in a work zone incident....
Slater Stands with Colleagues to Push Back on Partisan Matching Funds Ruling Apr 20, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) attended a press conference today alongside his colleagues in the state Senate and Assembly to announce a proposal that addresses the recent ruling by the state Public Campaign Finance Board (PCFB) prohibiting six...
Slater Supports Donate Life Month, Encourages New Yorkers to Register Apr 10, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is encouraging residents across the Hudson Valley to register as organ and tissue donors in recognition of National Donate Life Month, highlighting the life-saving impact of donation and the urgent need for more...
Slater Raises Concerns Over Unfunded, Premature Mandate for Ballot Drop Boxes Mar 31, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown), ranking Minority member of the Assembly Election Law Committee, today raised significant concerns regarding legislation (A.9626A) that would require every county and city board of elections to install absentee...
Slater, Harckham Honor Vietnam Veterans in New York State Capitol Mar 30, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) and New York State Senator Pete Harckham honored nearly 20 Vietnam War veterans from the 94th Assembly District and across the Hudson Valley at the State Capitol this week, recognizing their service as part of...
Slater Continues “Chat with Matt” Series, Expands Community Conversations Across District Mar 27, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) is continuing his “Chat with Matt” series following a successful first round of events held across the district, bringing together local leaders and residents for open conversations on issues impacting the...
Slater and Westchester Assembly Delegation Remember Sheridan Gorman Mar 26, 2026 Today, the New York State Assembly passed a resolution memorializing Sheridan Gorman of Yorktown. The resolution, sponsored by the Westchester Assembly Delegation, was led by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown). Gorman was a proud Yorktown native whose...
Slater Calls for Sustainable Child Care Funding as Families Face Disruptions Mar 25, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack), child-care providers and parents at the Capitol today to call for full, sustainable funding of New York’s Child Care...
Slater Joins Colleagues Calling for Bail Eligibility in Aggravated Animal Cruelty Cases Mar 25, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) joined colleagues in Albany today for a press conference in support of legislation (A.6722) that would restore judicial discretion to set bail for individuals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. The bipartisan...
Slater Announces Completion of Upgrades at Putnam Valley Library. Mar 23, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown) today announced the completion of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades at the Putnam Valley Library, funded through a $20,000 bullet aid funding he secured to improve accessibility, including enhancements...
Slater: Broken Immigration System Continues to put Communities at Risk Mar 22, 2026 “We thank law enforcement officials for their good work in apprehending a suspect. The immediate focus needs to be justice for Sheridan and the Gorman Family but we cannot lose sight of the fact that this is the second time a member of our community...