“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...

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...

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...

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,...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from both the Majority and Minority Assembly conferences today at a press conference to recognize Donate Life Month and honor those who have saved lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. More...

Somers, NY - Senator Pete Harckham, Assemblyman Matt Slater and Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano announced on Friday, March 28, that a $281,500 state grant will fund important restoration and weather proofing improvements designed to preserve the...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) held a press conference today at Somers Town Hall to highlight the urgent need for bill A.7026, his legislation to ensure safe housing transfers for domestic violence survivors. The bill would grant survivors the...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his annual Vietnam Veterans Day at the New York State Capitol today, joined by Assemblyman Steve Stern, Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Assemblyman Brian Manktelow, Assemblywoman Pam Hunter and Assemblyman...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

Diapers are an essential need for all babies, yet half of U.S. families with young children struggle to afford them. To help address this challenge, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is hosting a Diaper Drive throughout February to support the efforts...

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined students, teachers and local officials at Brookside Elementary and Crompond Elementary to take part in Operation Cupid, an annual initiative by United for the Troops to send care packages and handwritten cards...