Keeping you informed on 40th Senate District happenings
MEET ME AT MY NEXT COFFEE & CONVERSATION, JULY 20
Join me for my next Coffee & Conversation, Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Beekman Square Diner, 2515 Route 55, Poughquag, NY 12570. I will be glad to answer your questions and address your issues. The coffee is on me.
SAVE LIVES, DONATE BLOOD
I am sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, July 29, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., New Castle Town Hall, 200 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY 10514. To skip the wait, call for a donation time: 800-933-2566
FREE NALOXONE TRAINING, AUG. 7
Naloxone has been fundamental in the efforts to decrease rates of fatal opioid overdoses. I invite you take part in this vital event, which will train you to recognize, respond to and reverse suspected opioid overdoses using Naloxone. Participants will learn ways to obtain free or low-cost Naloxone for personal use. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Yorktown Fire Company No. 1, 1916 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Please RSVP to 845-225-3025.
$400,000 FOR PEEKSKILL LEGAL SERVICES
Westchester County Legislator John Testa, Shary Sanchez and Barbara Finkelstein of Legal Services.
I’m delighted that I was able to help secure$400,000 in state funding for the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley in Peekskill. They do fantastic work protecting the rights of individuals. The funding will help prevent unfair evictions across my state Senate district. I was honored to attend their ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 Park Place, the building in which our District Office is located.
VISITING VETERANS IN MONTROSE
I recently visited the New York State Veterans' Home in Montrose and spoke with the veterans about their issues and concerns. The 252-bed healthcare facility serves veterans and their families. So glad I was able to thank them personally for their service.
SOMERS BLOCK PARTY HONORS WAR VETERANS
Twenty veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam were recognized for their service to our country at a recent Somers Block Party. The event was organized by the Somers Lions Club and celebrated our nation's independence.
READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN CARMEL
Carmel High School teacher Rob Buccheri dressed
in Revolutionary War garb.
On Independence Day, I was privileged to attend the reading of the Declaration of Independence at Veterans Memorial Park in Putnam County. The event was presented by the Enoch Crosby National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency.
MOUNT KISCO FIREFIGHTERS ON PARADE
The annual Mt. Kisco Fire Department parade featured over 20 fire companies, including some from as far away as Rhode Island. I was happy to participate and thank these important members of our community for their hard work.
$25,000 FOR LAKELAND SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Parents, school officials, Westchester County Executive George Latimer
and "Laser" the service dog joined me in making the annoucenment.
I recently presented a $25,000 grant to the Lakeland School District for an indoor playground for special needs students at Van Cortlandtville Elementary School. This funding will help ensure that all students are able to use playground facilities.
$15,000 TO YORKTOWN NURSERY SCHOOL
Melissa Tramaglini, YCNS President, Board of Trustees and Maribeth Fay, YCNS Director.
Happy that I could provide $15,000 in funding for the Yorktown Community Nursery School that will be used to make it more accessible for children and adults with differing abilities. They believe, as I do, that we are stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to participate.
YOUNG CROTON EMS TECHS STOP THE BLEED
The impressive members of the Croton EMS Youth Specialists are training the public in the Stop the Bleed program, which prepares and equips bystanders to administer aid in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Glad I was able to meet them. We are working to help them expand the program.
BREWSTER ELKS LODGE SENIOR PICNIC
It was a privilege to be invited to the annual Brewster Elks Lodge 2101 Senior Picnic. I presented a special state Senate Proclamation recognizing the continuing work the Lodge does to benefit senior citizens.
A YORKTOWN SMALL BUSINESS FLOURISHES
I helped break ground on the expansion of the Mohegan Lake Audi car dealership in Yorktown. They employ 57 people and have been flourishing for 30 years. Happy to present the company's president, Barry Rost, with a state Senate Certificate of Appreciation. I’m proud to support local businesses, which are the lifeblood of our community.
READING DR. SEUSS TO YOUNGSTERS IN SOUTH SALEM
It was such fun to read Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” to a group of children at the Country Children’s Center in South Salem. The kids ranged in age from toddlers to 4 years old. The organization has been in existence for over 50 years and opened this center in January, providing a much needed location for parents. Thank you for the invitation, Polly Peace, who is the Executive Director.
Albany Office: 812 Legislative Office Bldg
Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3111
District Office: 1 Park Pl, Suite 302
Peekskill, NY 10566
914-241-4600
