Assemblyman Hosts ‘Trailblazing with Byrne’ In Southeast

Posted: May 25, 2021 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) at his Trailblazing with Byrne at the Tonetta Lake Trailhead in Southeast Town Park. Pictured above (L-R) are Southeast Town Councilman Eric Larca, former MTA Police Chief Kevin McConville, Southeast Town Planning Board Member Eric Cyprus, Putnam Co. Legislator Joseph Castellano, and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) is pleased to report the successful completion of his secondTrailblazing with Byrne event of the year on Saturday, May 22nd in the Town of Southeast at the Tonetta Lake Trailhead, which is part of the Maybrook Trailway and larger Empire State Trail.

Byrne met with constituents both virtually and in-person for an hour of Q & A, which was simultaneously live-streamed onYouTube, before taking an hour-long walk along the Empire State Trail to continue the discussion, promote healthy living and take in the natural beauty. Discussion included taxes and spending, public safety and policing, proposed education mandates like critical race theory, and Governor Cuomo’s growing list of scandals including his withholding of COVID-19 nursing home mortality info and self-serving book deal.

The event garnered participation from a number of local residents, including Putnam Co. Legislator Joseph Castellano, Southeast Town Councilmen Eric Larca and John O’Connor, Southeast Town Planning Board Member Eric Cyprus, former Putnam Deputy Co. Exec and Chair of Co. Legislature Dan Birmingham and former MTA Police Chief Kevin McConville.

“Thank you to everyone who participated in our secondTrailblazing with Byrne event this year.” said Byrne. “This event provides me an additional opportunity to engage with members of our community both in-person and virtually. Not only did we get the chance to discuss a wide variety of important issues, but we also got some fresh air, exercise and enjoyment from viewing the beautiful scenery along the trail. I look forward to continuing our Trailblazing walks throughout the spring and summer.”

“Thank you to Assemblyman Byrne for hosting his Trailblazing with Byrne in the Town of Southeast. It served as a great opportunity to meet with residents and discuss important state and local issues of importance,” added Putnam County Legislator Joseph Castellano 

Upcoming Trailblazing with Byrne and Coffee with Kevin events are below:

June 5

Coffee with Kevin

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Trailblazing with Byrne 

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Mt Hope Rd Trailhead (Across from Mahopac Library) 

Mt. Hope Rd., Mahopac NY 10541

June 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Coffee with Kevin

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Trailblazing with Byrne 

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Yorktown Town Hall Trailhead (Behind the Town Hall near memorial) 

363 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights NY 10598

Additional Photos from Trailblazing with Byrne in Southeast

The above information was previously distributed and made public for immediate release by the Office of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne