East Hudson Valley News

Various roadway projects are underway in the 94th Assembly District, raising concerns among residents about traffic and safety. In response to these concerns, New York State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), a member of the Transportation Committee, toured the sites along with local officials and representatives from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to advocate for the residents.

“We’re trying to mitigate the impact of the detours as much as possible, and crews are working diligently to get this project done efficiently and timely,” said Slater. “I strongly encourage everyone to drive with care, and any questions residents of the community have, please contact my office.”

The projects include a culvert replacement on Route 311 off I-84 in Patterson. Initially intended as a relining project, it became clear upon inspection that a full replacement was necessary due to outdated infrastructure.

“I would like to thank Assemblyman Slater for arranging a tour of the Route 311 construction site with the NYSDOT regional director, and for his invaluable assistance addressing the traffic safety issues created by the detour. We are fortunate to have a state representative as concerned with the issues of the Town of Patterson as Matt Slater,” said Richard Williams Sr., supervisor of Patterson.

Other site visits included Pugsley Road widening in Southeast and maintenance work on Hill Blvd. and Route 6 in Yorktown.

“Thanks to the quick response from Assemblyman Slater, residents can be assured their traffic concerns have been heard and DOT is working as efficiently as possible to complete this project,” said Nick Durante, town supervisor of Southeast.

“It is great to see Assemblyman Slater get very hands-on with the Department of Transportation and try to bring services to our region. Region eight contributes most tax money and has most roadways but gets least service. We need more champions in Albany,” said Ed Lachterman, Yorktown town supervisor.

“The Town Board of Yorktown has been trying to rectify flooding at Oceola Lake and has requested multiple times a meeting with DOT officials. We appreciate Assemblyman Slater for finally arranging a site visit with DOT, local officials, and concerned residents. We are hopeful agreed actions with DOT have positive impact on this matter,” said Sergio Esposito, Yorktown councilman.

Slater continues prioritizing district residents' needs by ensuring they receive timely answers while advocating for increased funding aimed at repairing local roads in Hudson Valley.

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