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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Dear Friend:
I am pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law my bill simplifying the process by which municipalities can access residents' water usage data from private water companies. Read more about this bill in the section below.
This week, I sent a letter to the N.Y.S. Department of Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking that they extend the public comment period and expand public engagement before the adoption of a potentially hazardous storm surge plan ostensibly intended to protect coastal communities from future superstorms. You can read the full letter here, and more in the section below.
As always, if there is a concern you think my office can help you with, please don't hesitate to call us at 914-934-5250.
Warm regards,
Shelley B. Mayer
New York State Senator
37th District
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Contact Me
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Municipalities in the
37th
Senate District
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District Office
222 Grace Church Street
Suite 300
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-934-5250
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Villages of Bronxville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck (and Town), Port Chester,
Rye
Brook
, and Tuckahoe; Towns of Bedford, Eastchester, Harrison (and Village), North Castle and
Rye
; Cities of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, and
Rye; and the unincorporated places of Katonah, Bedford Hills, and Armonk.
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GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS
MUNICIPAL
WATER USAGE BILL
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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law S.8999-B/A.11118-C simplifying the process by which specific municipalities can obtain water usage information from private water companies.
The municipalities that had requested this change and are included in this new law are the cities of New Rochelle and Rye; the towns of Eastchester, Greenburgh, and Mount Pleasant; and the villages of Ardsley, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Port Chester, Rye Brook, and Tuckahoe.
With the signing of this bill, these municipalities have an additional tool to meet local infrastructure needs and obtain necessary information to determine water usage in their communities and plan accordingly.
S.8999-B/A.11118-C
was sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Otis in the State Assembly and me in the State Senate.
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Extending Public Comment Period on
Adoption
of
Coastal Flooding Plan
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Superstorm Sandy was the cause of 60 fatalities and required $15.7 billion in federal investment for recovery and resilience projects. In the wake of the superstorm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commissioned the NY/NJ Harbor & Tributaries (NYNJHAT) Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, and it is now moving forward toward adopting a Storm Surge proposal which includes projects to increase resiliency along the Hudson River, although the plans may be misguided.
From serving in the Assembly to now serving as State Senator, I have spent years working with local communities and various levels of government to protect residents, housing, and infrastructure from flooding. I am concerned that the Storm Surge plan is being adopted without adequate public engagement or time for public input from community members and municipal leaders. I have sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.Y.S. Department of Conservation asking for a 90 day extension of the public comment period. You can find the letter here.
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| Westchester Library System Executive Assistant Elise Burke, Assemblyman Steve Otis, New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) Trustee Corey Galloway, State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President of the NRPL Foundation Chris Selin, State Senator Shelley Mayer, NRPL Trustee Deirdre Gray Clark, and NRPL Trustee Sarah Langlois. |
I was proud to stand alongside State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Steve Otis, New Rochelle Public Library Foundation President Chris Selin and New Rochelle Public Library Trustees to announce a $276k grant for modernization and security updates for the library. Read more about the grant here.
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The
North Castle South Fire District Annual Inspection was held on Friday, September 14th. Thank you to the many volunteer firefighters from North White Plains, Valhalla and White Plains who staff the 100% volunteer fire company for your commitment and service to North Castle residents.
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Senator Shelley Mayer, Mamaroneck Deputy Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney, Country Executive George Latimer, Assemblyman Steve Otis, and Mamaroneck Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson.
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Had a great time seeing community members and colleagues at Larchmont Day festivities on Saturday, September 15th. It was a fun day for the whole family with games, music, and food!
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Yonkers detective Kayla Maher, joined by her mother Susan Barry, was one of the YPO honored at the ceremony.
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METROCARD VAN SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 20th
10 a.m. - noon
Yonkers: City Hall MCU Bldg. 36-40 South Broadway
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
White Plains: Galleria Mall/Forever 21 Main St./MLK Blvd.
Friday, September 21st
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Yonkers: Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue
Saturday, September 22nd
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Yonkers: City Hall MCU Building 36-40 South Broadway
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
White Plains: Galleria Mall/Forever 21 Main Street/MLK Boulevard
Friday, October 19th
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Yonkers: Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue
Senior Citizens 65 years or older are eligible for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard and may receive a temporary card on the spot upon proof of age with a valid photo I.D. or Medicare card.
People with disabilities who qualify may also apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard by presenting a Medicare Card and valid photo I.D.
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