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New Yorkers are Paying the Price for MTA Mismanagement

“The incessant, never-ending need for the MTA to raise fares and tolls is a slap in the face to suburban New Yorkers. Let’s not forget, Gov. Hochul has already implemented the congestion pricing tax and increased the MTA payroll tax on suburban workers....

Slater to Public Service Commission: Reject NYSEG’s Rate Hike Proposal, End Hidden Energy Taxes

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Hudson Valley residents are already paying some of the highest utility bills in New York state. Now, utility providers are proposing even more increases. With residents struggling to keep up with the cost of living, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown)...

Slater Celebrates Summer Trails Day Camp’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 Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers on July 25, celebrating its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following his nomination....

Slater Hosts Third Annual Veterans Luncheon in Putnam County

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) hosted his third annual free luncheon honoring Hudson Valley veterans on Tuesday, July 22 at VFW Post 1374 in Carmel. The event provided local veterans with an opportunity to connect with fellow service members and...

Assemblyman Matt Slater Launches 2026 Legislative Survey to Hear Directly from Constituents

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is asking residents of the 94th Assembly District to participate in his 2026 legislative priorities survey as he begins preparing for the upcoming legislative session. The 18-question survey gives constituents a...

Assemblyman Slater Kicks Off Back to School Supplies Drive to Support Local Students

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has teamed up with the Putnam Community Action Partnership to launch a Back to School Supplies Drive to help 500 school-age children in need prepare for the upcoming school year. The drive is currently accepting...

Slater, Harckham Announce Start of Route 312 Resurfacing Project in Southeast

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (40th Senatorial District) today announced the official start of construction on a long-awaited repaving project along Route 312 in the Town of Southeast. The state-funded project, which had...

Slater Secures State Review of Dangerous Taconic Parkway Stretch Following Deadly Crash

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Following a tragic crash on May 14 that claimed four lives and left one critically injured, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has secured a commitment from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to review safety conditions along...

Assemblyman Slater on NYSEG Rate Increase

“Hudson Valley ratepayers have been crushed by soaring energy costs and now NYSEG has filed another rate increase. This proposal must be dead on arrival to the Public Service Commission. Families and businesses cannot be expected to endure these increased...

Assemblyman Slater Announces $60,000 in Bullet Aid for Local Libraries and School District

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Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced $60,000 in state bullet aid funding has been secured for three community institutions: Mahopac Central School District, Somers Public Library and Reed Memorial Library. Each will receive $20,000 to...
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