Dear Friends,
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in advancing the New York State Senate’s one-house budget resolution. It includes the second year of our commitment to fully fund Foundation Aid, builds on our commitment to universal pre-k outside of New York City, invests in Career and Technical Education, ensures our special education schools get the money they deserve, and recognizes the need to address the social and emotional health of our students. To read the full resolution, please visit the Senate’s website. I look forward to sharing more information in the coming weeks as the Senate, Assembly, and Governor's office work to negotiate a final budget.
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, I hope you will take some time to reflect on the progress we have made and the women in your life who inspire you. On Friday, March 25, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and I will host a panel discussion on the challenges women have had to face and overcome as a result of the pandemic. More information is available below.
Last month, I received many calls about the increase in Con Edison bills. In response I called on Con Ed and the Public Service Commission to respond promptly and to forego any previously-approved rate increase. Tomorrow, I will continue my constituent outreach with an information session. The Public Utility Law Project of New York and Sustainable Westchester will discuss what goes into the price of your energy bills and how you can reduce your energy costs at home. More information is available below.
On Thursday, I will be joined by Senator Pete Harckham and Revolutionary War era living history reenactors to celebrate the signing of the 250th Commemoration Act, which I sponsored in the Senate. This legislation will allow New York State to start planning our semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. The celebration will take place at Verplanck’s Point, where General George Washington escaped from the British after the Battle of White Plains, and where the French and American armies crossed the Hudson River on their way to victory at the Battle of Yorktown. More information is available below.
As always, if there is anything my office can do to assist you, 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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Information Session:
Understanding Your Energy Bill
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Celebrating the 250th Commemoration Act |
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Women's History Month Celebration |
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Legislative Update: Restricting Dangerous Diet Pills |
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Our teens are heavily influenced by social media and are seeking ways to achieve unrealistic standards of beauty, including taking poorly regulated weight loss and muscle-building supplements that can have serious health consequences, ranging from exacerbation of eating disorders, to liver damage, to deadly heart attacks.
I am pleased to share that on Thursday, March 10, my bill to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss and muscle-building to children under 18 was passed in the Senate. Its Assembly counterpart, sponsored by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, passed in January. The next step for this legislation to become a law is for it to be delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul.
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"We Support UKRAINE" Sign Distribution |
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from SUMA Federal Credit Union in Yonkers.
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My office will be distributing “WE SUPPORT UKRAINE” lawn signs in partnership with SUMA Federal Credit Union. If you would like one, please fill out this form. We will contact you about pick-up.
You can contribute to the Ukrainian Humanitarian effort by donating to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America online or by bringing a check to SUMA Federal Credit Union, located at 125 Corporate Blvd, Yonkers. Checks can be made out to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America.
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Other ways you can support the Ukrainian humanitarian effort:
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Do you know a child who is passionate about the environment? The New York State Senate wants to hear their ideas about recycling, waste reduction and protecting our planet!
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222 Grace Church Street, Suite 300
Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 934-5250
Email: SMayer@nysenate.gov
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