Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Dear Friend:

In my first districtwide newsletter, I included a survey for constituents to select their top three issues for me prioritize. This week, I submitted an Op-Ed  in local papers throughout the 37th Senate District reviewing the results from over 200 responses and ways I am working with my colleagues to address these concerns. Results of the survey are available here and in the section below.

On October 2nd, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill I sponsored, S.8582/A.398A . The bill creates the NYS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.) Research & Education Fund, and it provides a convenient way for people to contribute to the fund through a check-off box on the corporate and personal income tax forms. Read more about this new law 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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37th  Senate District

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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.


THE VOICES OF MY CONSTITUENTS

Over 200 constituents have mailed-in a completed constituent survey or filled out the survey on my website letting me know their top priorities. Their responses are instructive, and they continue to shape my views and action. 

The top 5 issues selected by constituents are:
  • Gun Violence Prevention (95)
  • Affordable and Accessible Health Insurance (83)
  • Environmental Protection (82)
  • Holding the Line on Property Taxes (73)
  • Delivering for Public Schools (54)
In response to the results of the survey, I wrote an Op-Ed that you might see in your upcoming weekly local paper. The Op-Ed is also available on my website here. 


ESTABLISHING THE NYS ALS RESEARCH
&  EDUCATION FUND

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, has been identified for 150 years, but there is still no known cure, treatment, or cause. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons in the brain and the spinal cord. Those diagnosed with ALS die within two to five years after diagnosis. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law S.8582/A.398A creating the NYS ALS Research and Education Fund. The new law also creates a convenient way for people to donate to the fund directly from their corporate and personal income tax forms. My hope is that this fund will contribute to breakthroughs in research and improve the lives of those living with ALS. 

I was inspired to sponsor the bill after learning so much about courage from Yonkers native Pat Quinn, co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge and remarkable a ALS fighter.  The funds collected will be distributed annually to the Greater New York ALS Association and the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter .  Click here to read more about S.8582/A.3982A.  


37th DISTRICT NEWS
Roni O'Connor, President of the Westchester-Putnam NYSUT Retirees & State Senator Shelley Mayer.

On Thursday, September 20th, I had a wonderful time meeting with Westchester-Putnam NYSUT Retirees and speaking about my commitment to invest in our children, public schools, and public school teachers.
State Senator Shelley Mayer & County Executive George Latimer.

I hope you had an opportunity to stop by my table at the McLean Avenue Fall Festival on Saturday, September 22nd, in Yonkers! I was giving away free reusable shopping bags as part of my effort to help people reduce their reliance upon single-use plastic bags. 
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins & State Senator Shelley Mayer.

Proud to join colleagues in Westchester County to announce an expansion of the Bee-Line Bus System with 78 new hybrid diesel-electric buses! In Albany, I helped lead the fight to increase capital funding for the Bee-Line Bus System in Westchester. 


On Saturday, October 13th, I am looking forward  to hosting a Coffee & Conversation event with Assemblymember David Buchwald and County Legislator Kitley Covill. The event will be held at the Katonah Village Library starting at 12:00 PM. No RSVP required. 

On Tuesday, October 16th, I am hosting the Fall Meeting of my Youth Advisory Council at the White Plains Public Library. The YAC is open to all High School and College aged students. To find out more & register to attend, click here.

As the state investigates possible legalization of recreational marijuana, the Governor's office is holding Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions in different regions of the state. I am glad to have pressed for a session to be held in Westchester which has now been scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th at the Radisson in New Rochelle. Click here to register to attend the listening session.

I am proud to join the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk this year on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Manhattanville College. To find out more or join my team, click here. 
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Senator Shelley B. Mayer | New York State S enate


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