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Dear Friends,
As we near the end of July, the Westchester County Health Department has issued a heat advisory through this weekend. It is critical that you avoid strenuous activities, drink plenty of water, and take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. Click here for more safety tips, and click here for a list of cooling centers in Westchester.
This was a busy week across the district! I had the pleasure of helping to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Town of Rye. I hosted a Narcan training session in Pound Ridge, and held mobile office hours in Tuckahoe, along with my constituent services staff. I also visited the site of serious flooding in East Yonkers with my legislative colleagues, honored the veterans of the Korean War at a special Yonkers ceremony, attended an infrastructure roundtable hosted by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Mt. Vernon, co-sponsored a blood drive with the American Red Cross in Larchmont; and stopped by several beautiful ethnic festivals, the Italian-American Heritage Festival at the Kensico Dam, and the MPAC Arab-American Heritage Festival in Greenburgh.
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the task force to exchange ideas and information and to come up with effective approaches to fighting hate across the spectrum.
Our office is Moving! Next week, our office will be moving from Port Chester to White Plains at 235 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains. I will miss our wonderful neighbors in Port Chester, but I am looking forward to our new office that is easily accessible to all the constituents we represent, from Yonkers to Pound Ridge. We expect to be settled by the end of next week. All are welcome to visit us there!
As always, if there is anything my office can assist you with, please email me at smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.
Warm regards,
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Shelley B. Mayer
State Senator
37th District
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Commemorating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA and Accepting the Independent Living Champion Award
It was a beautiful day in the Town of Rye on Wednesday, as we commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was established to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. I had the honor of receiving the Independent Living Champion Award from the New York Association of Independent Living. Thanks to the tireless efforts of outstanding advocates, we have made tremendous progress in ensuring individuals with disabilities are given the dignity of full opportunity. I look forward to continuing this work.
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Honoring Veterans on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War
I was honored to join Veterans at the War Monument in Yonkers to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War. The Korean War has been often considered "the Forgotten War" but we must do better, and we will do better, in recognizing the sacrifices these Veterans have made. Photo credit: Ms. Davis Photography.
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Celebrating Peru's Independence Day
I had a great time in White Plains celebrating Peru's 202nd Independence Day. I was proud to present a proclamation for this occasion to the Peruvian American Association of Westchester.
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in Yonkers
On Thursday I welcomed Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie
to Yonkers to tour Armour Villa, a neighborhood that has been disproportionately affected by flooding. We continue our discussions on flood mitigation and infrastructure needs to prevent flooding disasters in the future. Thank you Assemblymember Nader Sayegh for bringing the Speaker to East Yonkers.
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Roundtable with Senator Gillibrand on Flood Resilient Infrastructure
I had the privilege of speaking at U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's roundtable on resilient infrastructure, alongside local and national leaders who came together in response to the recent flooding that impacted the Hudson Valley. Our communities face increased risk of severe storms and other climate-related problems, and I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss solutions to these challenges.
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Narcan Training in Pound Ridge
I was happy to co-host an informative Naloxone (Narcan) training in Pound Ridge with my colleagues Senator Pete Harckham and County Legislator Erika Pierce. Narcan is an essential tool for preventing opioid overdose fatalities. Thank you to NY OASAS for facilitating the training and to the Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps for hosting.
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Mobile Office Hours in Tuckahoe
My Constituent Services staff and I had a great time at Tuckahoe Village Hall this week for Mobile Office Hours. It is a pleasure being able to answer constituent questions. If you missed us this week, we will be at Tuckahoe Village Hall in August for more Mobile Office Hours. More details are below. You can also always reach us via email at smayer@nysenate.gov or by calling 914-934-5250.
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Speaking on HGAR’s Panel on Housing during Westchester County Day
I had a great time serving as a panelist for the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ Westchester County Day, alongside my colleagues Assemblymember Chris Burdick, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, and County Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels. Westchester is facing a severe housing crisis, and I was pleased to discuss my ideas on how to best meet the housing needs of all New Yorkers and especially here in Westchester.
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August Narcan Training in Yonkers
Learn to save a life! On August 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. join me at the Grinton I. Will Public Library in Yonkers for a free community Narcan Training. Learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan (Naloxone). Participants will receive a free emergency kit of Narcan and a
two-year Naloxone certification.
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Healthier Mamaroneck Access to Care Health Fair
FREE EVENT! Everyone deserves access to great health care. Proud to be a partner of the Healthier Mamaroneck Access To Care Health Fair at Open Door Mamaroneck on Saturday, August 5! Join us between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for information about health and wellness from community-based organizations, FREE screenings for blood pressure, asthma, BMI, vision and diabetes, confidential HIV testing, and COVID vaccinations. There will also be a live DJ, a balloon artist, Zumba demonstrations, raffles, and giveaways. ArtsWestchester’s Art Mobile will provide art activities for kids
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August Mobile Office Hours
My constituent services staff and I are holding mobile office hours at Tuckahoe Village Hall on Wednesday August 30. We will be in the second floor meeting room from noon to 4 p.m. The Village Hall has an elevator and is fully accessible. All are welcome to stop by with questions. We speak both English and Spanish.
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Summer Reading Challenge
It’s important and fun for children to read when school is out! Our local libraries are an excellent place to explore this year’s New York State Senate Summer Reading program theme, “All Together Now.”
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Now Accepting Nominations for the New York State Empire Award
Has a small business or nonprofit within the 37th Senate District in Westchester made a difference in your life or your community? Click the link below to nominate it for an Empire Award!
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Feeding Westchester Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Distribution Center
July 20, 2023
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Biden Infrastructure Advisor Visits Hudson Valley In
Wake of Floods
July 24, 2023
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High School Students Weigh in on Forum to Discuss
Racism, Hate
July 25, 2023
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Gillibrand Pushes Forward in Wake Of Flooding
July 26, 2023
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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Keynote speaker at
ADA Anniversary Event
July 28, 2023
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SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!
Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That’s why Sound the Alarm is installing FREE smoke alarms in your community. Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/MNYN, call 845-673-1198 or scan the QR code.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
About one year ago the Lifeline transitioned away from the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Line phone number to the three-digit 988 Lifeline. If you or someone else is in need of help, you can call or text the 988 Lifeline, where you will be connected to trained counselors. 988 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.
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Sustainable Westchester Helping Homeowners Become More Energy Efficient
Sustainable Westchester's EnergySmart Homes is here to help you navigate your home energy questions. Working under New York State's Regional Clean Energy Hubs, Sustainable Westchester can help you access federal, state, and local funding for energy upgrades; connect you to reliable local contractors; and support you throughout your insulation or heat pump project. Begin with a home energy assessment to diagnose your home and then get started on making an investment in your home that will pay off with savings and comfort. Visit SustainableWestchester.org, call (914) 242-4725 x 126 or email energysmarthomes@sustainablewestcheser.org. Home energy assessments are free.
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New State Guidelines for P-EBT
New York State guidelines for receiving your child's P-EBT food benefits have changed, and you may need to apply for the next round. If you are not sure, please call the P-EBT Helpline at 833-452-0096. Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2023.
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The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wants to Hear from You!
You are invited to participate in an opportunity related to our ongoing strategic planning activities. We are hosting in-person and virtual forums to share updates on the progress we are making toward reaching our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan goals and objectives and hearing your feedback. Find complete information here.
In-Person Forum in Westchester
August 3, 2023 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development
20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY 10595
Register here.
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