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Putnam Sheriff’s Deputies Endorse Byrne for County Executive

Posted: August 3, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 / Carmel, NY – The list of endorsements for Kevin Byrne’s Putnam County Executive campaign continues to grow with addition of the strong local endorsement from the men and women of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Dept. Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The PBA has a proud long history of representing deputy sheriffs […]

F.O.P. Continues to Stand with Byrne

Posted: July 13, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

July 13, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – The New York State Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.), the nation’s oldest and largest national association of law enforcement professionals, has officially joined the long list of first responder organizations to endorse Kevin Byrne for Putnam County County Executive. Assemblyman Byrne has consistently secured the support of the […]

Police Association Endorses Byrne for Putnam County Executive

Posted: June 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

June 13, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – This week the Affiliated Police Associations (APA) of Westchester endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive. In a letter to Byrne announcing the endorsement APA President Keith Olson wrote that “I am proud to inform you that the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester (APA) has enthusiastically endorsed […]

Putnam’s Workforce Back Byrne As Next County Executive

Posted: March 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

Marchm 14, 2022 / Mahopac, NY : For the first time in recent memory, the CSEA is weighing in to voice its strong support of a candidate for Putnam County Executive. Earlier this week, the membership of the CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO recommended and their elected board voted to issue their union’s strong endorsement […]

Teamsters Stand With Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: February 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

February 14, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: On Friday, February 11, 2022 the Teamsters Local 456 made it official and endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid to become the next Putnam County Executive. “Teamsters Local 456 is proud to endorse Kevin Byrne for Putnam County Executive,” said Louis Picani, president and principal officer of Teamsters 456, “Kevin […]

Law Enforcement Continues To Back Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 27, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

December 27, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, the Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Associationendorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid to serve as Putnam County Executive. Peter DiChiara, President of Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association said, “It is my pleasure to announce that the Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association has chosen to endorse Assemblyman […]

Correction Officers Stands With Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 20, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

December 20, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, the Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (WCOBA) endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive. Neil Pellone, President of Westchester County COBA, had the following to say, “The Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (WCOBA) has chosen to endorse Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for the position of Putnam County Executive.” […]

Environmental Law Enforcement Officers Endorse Byrne For County Exec!

Posted: December 12, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

“The Environmental Police Benevolent Association (EPBA) has chosen to endorse Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for the office of Putnam County Executive. Kevin is the current Assemblyman for the 94 Assembly District and has continued to serve with pride and integrity on multiple local and state committees for his citizens, his district, and New Yorkers. Kevin leads […]

NYS Police Investigators Association endorses Byrne for Re-election

Posted: October 14, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

(October 14, 2020) – The New York State Police Investigators Association, Local 4, IUPA, AFL-CIO has announced its backing of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for re-election in the 94th Assembly District. In their announcement, the organization highlighted Byrne’s “experience, integrity, and independence” that made him the clear choice for the Assembly. “You have clearly demonstrated yourself as a […]

Westchester County PBA Backs Byrne: “Fair, Honest, and Effective”

Posted: October 13, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

(October 13, 2020) – The Westchester County Department of Public Safety PBA (PBA) has announced its support for Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s re-election to the 94th Assembly District. Byrne, who is running for his third term, was heralded by the PBA for his “accomplishment and commitment to the law enforcement community.” In a letter to the Assemblyman announcing […]

Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association Endorses Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for Re-election

Posted: October 12, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Equality, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

(October 12, 2020) – The Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association (WHLEA) has announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for re-election in the 94th assembly district. The organization touted the Assemblyman’s unwavering commitment to supporting law enforcement as a primary reason for supporting his candidacy. “You have always backed the blue,” President Eddie Martinez and Chairman Hector Lopez said […]

Prospect Hill Road Bridge Named in Memory of Putnam County Workers

Posted: October 8, 2020 in Community, Infrastructure, Transportation, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce his bill to name the Prospect Hill Road Bridge to “The Putnam County Workers Memorial Bridge” (A07888) was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo. The bridge, recently rebuilt and opened by the MTA, is located in the town of Southeast and crosses over the Harlem […]

More First Responders Back Byrne For Assembly

Posted: October 5, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Health, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

EMS, Dispatchers, and Police (October 6, 2020) – More endorsements from first responder organizations are piling up for Kevin Byrne’s bid for re-election to the 94th Assembly District. The joint endorsement comes from the Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics, and Fire Inspectors, Local 2507 – FDNY; Uniformed EMS Officers Union, Local 3621-FDNY; Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent […]

F.O.P. Stands With Byrne For Assembly

Posted: September 8, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

September 8, 2020/ Hicksville, NY – The New York State Fraternal Order of Police has joined the ranks of the numerous other first responders and organized labor organizations to endorse Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid for re-election this year. In a letter dated August 18, 2020, NYS FOP President Michael Essig wrote, “As the […]

New York City’s Fire Officers Back Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for Re-Election

Posted: September 4, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

September 4, 2020/ New York, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne continues to earn support from first responders and labor unions alike. Earlier today, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) announced their endorsement of the Assemblyman for re-election to represent the 94th Assembly District. In a letter announcing the endorsement, UFOA President James Lemonda noted that […]

Putnam’s Finest Stand With Byrne

Posted: September 1, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

September 1, 2020 / Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Police Benevolent Association is the most recent among a growing list of law enforcement agencies to voice their strong support of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne as he seeks re-election. Assemblyman Byrne thanked the members of the PBA, “I have been privileged to live in […]

New York City’s Finest Back Byrne

Posted: August 25, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

August 25, 2020 / New York, NY – Adding to an already impressive list of endorsements, New York City’s Finest has made it official that they have endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid for re-election to represent the 94th Assembly District. In a letter to Assemblyman Byrne announcing the endorsement, NYC PBA President Pat […]

CSEA Endorses Byrne For Assembly

Posted: August 24, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Health, In the News, Workers

August 24, 2020 / Somers, NY – The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) recently announced its decision to endorse two term Assemblyman Kevin Byrne as he seeks re-election to the state Assembly this November. This is the first time the CSEA has weighed in on the Assembly race since Byrne has held the office. The […]

Westchester-Putnam Building & Construction Trades Stand Firm With Byrne

Posted: August 21, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Infrastructure, Workers

August 21, 2020/ Somers, NY – For the first time in years, the Westchester Putnam Building & Construction Trades is weighing in on the 94th Assembly District by throwing its support behind Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s campaign for re-election. In a letter to the assemblyman declaring the endorsement, Building Trades President Edward Doyle wrote “We appreciate […]

NYS Court Officers Stand With Byrne

Posted: August 18, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

August 18, 2020 / New York, NY – New York State Court Officers Association (NYSCOA) are the most recent organization to join the growing list of first responder organizations endorsing Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid for re-election. NYSCOA President Dennis Quirk formally announced the endorsement in a letter to the Assemblyman. Assemblyman Byrne offered […]

New York State Troopers PBA Stands with Byrne For New York 94th Assembly District!

Posted: August 14, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

August 14, 2020 / Somers, NY – Earlier this month, the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. proudly announced the organization’s endorsement of Kevin Byrne for re-election to NYS Assembly 94th District. “It is with careful consideration that the NYSTPBA is endorsing Kevin Byrne for re-election to NYS Assembly 94th […]

Laborers Endorse Byrne For Assembly!

Posted: August 13, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Infrastructure, Workers

Somers, NY – The Laborers International Union of North America has officially declared its support of Assemblyman Byrne as he seeks re-election to represents the 94th Assembly District this November. “Laborers are essential to our infrastructure and economy,” said Assemblyman Byrne. “Without them we would be short in supply when it comes to our energy […]

Lake Mohegan Firefighters Back Byrne

Posted: August 4, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

Somers, NY / August 4, 2020 – The brave men and women of the Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Local 2956 have cast their Lott with Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, providing their strong endorsement in his effort to seek re-election. This is the most recent endorsement adding to a long list of already received from various first […]

Byrne Secures Key Endorsement From Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association

Posted: July 28, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Public Safety, Workers

July 28, 2020 / Somers, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s campaign is proud to announce the assemblyman has secured a key endorsement from the Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association (WCCSOA). WCCSOA President Bruce Donnelly commended the the assemblyman in a letter that issued the endorsement, “It is my pleasure to announce Westchester County Corrections […]

Boilermakers Back Byrne for Re-Election

Posted: July 21, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

New York, NY / June 29, 2020 – The hard-working men and women of the Boilermakers Local No. 5 have once again thrown their support behind Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid for re -election to the New York State Assembly. The endorsement was announced in a June 29, 2020 letter provided by Boilermakers Local […]

Byrne Passes Bill Naming New Southeast Bridge After Putnam County Workers

Posted: July 20, 2020 in Community, In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce that on June 9th, 2020, his legislation (A07888) passed the Assembly to rename the Prospect Hill Road Bridge the “Putnam County Workers Memorial Bridge.” The bridge, located in the Town of Southeast, crosses over the Harlem Line tracks and parts of the MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Brewster […]

Westchester County Corrections Benevolent Association Endorse Byrne

Posted: July 13, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

July 13, 2020 / Somers, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s re-election campaign is proud to announce it secured the endorsement of the Westchester County Corrections Benevolent Association (COBA). In a letter to the Assemblyman declaring the endorsement, Westchester County COBA President Neil Pellone added “You have proven to be a staunch advocate of Unions and […]

Byrne Clinches Endorsement from Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester

Posted: June 25, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Public Safety, Workers

June 25, 2020 / Somers, NY – This past month, in a letter dated May 19, 2020, the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester, otherwise known as the A.P.A., announced its endorsement for Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s re-election campaign to represent New York’s 94th Assembly District. “The Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester has enthusiastically endorsed Assemblyman […]

Plumbers & Steamfitters Support Byrne

Posted: June 23, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Infrastructure, Workers

Peekskill, NY / June 23, 2020 – The endorsements continue to roll in for Assemblyman Kevin Byrne as he seeks re-election to serve the 94th Assembly District. The most recent addition to an increasing list of organizations being the UA Local 21 Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVAC Service Technicians. Local 21 Business Manager Frank Palen announced […]

L.E.E.B.A. Backs Byrne

Posted: June 7, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Environment, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

New York, NY – Members of the Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent Association (L.E.E.B.A.) announced its strong endorsement of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for his re-election to keeping serving the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. In a letter to the assemblyman announcing the endorsement L.E.E.B.A. President Kenneth Wynder wrote “We have been witnessing the work […]

Teamsters Local 456 Stand With Byrne

Posted: June 4, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

June, 2020 / Somers, NY – Earlier this month, Louis A. Picani, President & Principal Officer of Teamsters Local No. 456, proudly announced his organization’s strong endorsement of New York State Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid to seek re-election this November. “Teamsters Local 456 is proud to endorse Kevin Byrne for the 94th Assembly […]

Byrne Joins Assembly Colleagues to Ensure Death Benefits Get to Families of Municipal Front-line Workers

Posted: May 29, 2020 in First Responders, Health, In the News, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report that after much advocacy from front line public workers and his colleagues in the Assembly, early Friday morning he voted in favor of and helped pass legislation (A.10528) to ensure that families of municipal front-line workers who lost their lives to COVID-19 as a result of their service […]

Utility Workers UWUA LOCAL 1-2 Endorse Byrne

Posted: May 27, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Energy, Workers

May 27, 2020 / Somers, NY – The members of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 1-2 announced they proudly stand in support of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne and strongly endorse his re-election to continue serving the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. Assemblyman Byrne thanked Vice President William Smith and the UWUA membership […]

Byrne Calls for ‘Jump-Start New York’ Initiative

Posted: April 22, 2020 in Business, In the News, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref- Mahopac) is pleased to announce the Assembly Minority Conference has introduced the Jump-Start New York initiative to stimulate the economy and assist New Yorkers who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Based off of the “Small Business Emergency Recovery Act of 2020,” which the conference introduced during the budget, […]

ASSEMBLY MINORITY TASK FORCE MEETS AND DISCUSSES TODAY’S STUDENTS, TOMORROW’S PROFESSIONALS

Posted: November 13, 2019 in Business, Education, In the News, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) in her Assembly District, with the Assembly Minority Task Force On Learning For Work co-chairs Assemblymen Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) and Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport), alongside other members of the Assembly Minority Conference, at a forum Tuesday evening in Saratoga County to discuss the best ways to transition students from high […]

Assistance to Employees Affected by Federal Shutdown

Posted: January 18, 2019 in Business, In the News, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce bill (A.881) has passed the Assembly. Introduced by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-New City), Byrne co-sponsored the bill which would allow local governments to grant temporary extensions to employees affected by the federal government shut down to pay back local taxes. According to news reports from Westchester News […]

AFL-CIO ENDORSES BYRNE FOR ASSEMBLY

Posted: October 18, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

October 18, 2018 / Somers, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne continues to rack up new endorsements as he now earns support from the nation’s largest federation for organized labor. The New York state AFL-CIO, which did not endorse Byrne in 2016, has announced its support of Byrne in his 2018 re-election to the New York […]

Teachers for Byrne!

Posted: October 1, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, Education, In the News, Workers

August 14, 2018/ Latham, NY – Earlier this month, members of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) committee met and elected to endorse the Assemblyman Byrne in his bid for re-election in New York’s 94th Assembly District. This high profile endorsement recognizes that teachers from across the region are standing together with their other […]

LAKE MOHEGAN PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BACKS BYRNE FOR ASSEMBLY

Posted: August 4, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

Wednesday, August 1st, I.A.F.F. Local 2956 President Paul C. Denault called Assemblyman Byrne and informed him that “on behalf of the Lake Mohegan Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 2956, I am proud to announce our endorsement for your reelection in New York State’s 94th Assembly District.” Denault lauded Assemblyman Byrne for his dedication and […]

UWUA LOCAL 1-2 BACKS BYRNE FOR RE-ELECTION

Posted: July 9, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, Energy, In the News, Workers

The members of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 1-2 proudly stands in supporting Assemblyman Kevin Byrne and strongly endorse his re-election to serve the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. Assemblyman Byrne thanked President Slevin and the UWUA membership for their strong endorsement, “The hard-working men and women of […]

TEAMSTERS No. 456 STANDS WITH BYRNE

Posted: July 9, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

Earlier this month, Teamsters Local 456 President Louis A. Picani announced the organization’s proud endorsement of Kevin Byrne for re-election to serve the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. Reflecting on the endorsement Assemblyman Byrne said, “I’m truly honored to receive this endorsement. We were all shocked when less than two weeks […]

UNIFORMED FIRE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION STANDS WITH BYRNE FOR RE-ELECTION

Posted: July 9, 2018 in 2018 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

The Uniformed Fire Officers Association representing 2,600 Lieutenants, Captains, Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Supervising Fire Marshals and Medical Officers of the New York City Fire Department, has endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for NY State Assembly in the 94th Assembly District. “Our first responders are some of our nation’s greatest heroes,” said Byrne, “The […]

A Future Without Indian Point…

Posted: December 20, 2017 in Energy, In the News, Workers

CORTLANDT NY — On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, members of the New York State Indian Point Closure Task Force met again at the Cortlandt Town Hall for updates and reports on the plant’s pending closure. At the meeting, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit organization that oversees the state’s […]

Entergy to Close Indian Point – What That Means For Us

Posted: January 24, 2017 in Business, Energy, Environment, Workers

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I-Mahopac) joins local leaders, State Sen. Terrence Murphy and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino in questioning the implications of the closing of Indian Point Nuclear Facility. The shocking agreement that Gov. Cuomo and Entergy made to close Indian Point was struck without transparency or public input. Byrne doesn’t fault Entergy for this […]