East Hudson Valley News

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Assembly transportation committee, showed his support for highway workers advocating for an additional $200 million in CHIPS funding during a recent event in Albany. Slater emphasized the importance of this funding, stating, "Drawing from my experience as a former town supervisor, CHIPS funding is critical to the safety and quality of life in our communities. It is imperative not only to restore this funding but also to increase it and invest in our infrastructure."

Carmel Highway Superintendent Mike Stern expressed his disapproval of the proposed budget cuts, saying, "NYS Highway Superintendents swarmed Albany as a collective unit to show their disapproval of the Governor's proposed $60 million cut in CHIPS funding. Party lines play no role in keeping our state's infrastructure intact, and this was evident in Wednesday’s showing! Restore our funding and let's pave the way to a safer future."

Somers Highway Superintendent Nick Devito also voiced his concerns, mentioning, "Governor Hochul is trying to cut $100 million from some programs that local municipalities rely on to keep our roads safe. Thank you to Assemblyman Matt Slater for being a great host, and for spearheading the support effort to get these much needed funds back in the budget! It’s great to have a partner like him representing us in Albany."

The advocates are urging for both the restoration of last year's $60 million to the CHIPS budget and an additional $200 million to support crucial infrastructure investments in New York's roads and bridges. They believe that these funds are necessary to address the poor road conditions in the state, particularly in the Hudson Valley region.