In the News

Garbarino & Byrne Call for Health Committee Public Hearing Into Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths

Posted: April 28, 2020 in Health, In the News

Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino (R,C,I-Sayville), a member of the Assembly Committee on Health, is calling for the committee to exercise oversight to help discover what made New York nursing homes especially vulnerable to high COVID-19 death rates. He and his colleague, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac), who is the ranking Republican of the Assembly Health Committee, wrote […]

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, […]

Gallivan and Byrne Call on Governor to Prioritize Antibody Testing For Blood and Plasma Donors

Posted: April 21, 2020 in Health, In the News

Below is a copy of letter, publicly available, sent by Senator Patrick Gallivan and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne addressed to Governor Cuomo and copied to Department of Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker. The letter requests that as the state begins to build capacity to conduct antibody testing, it consider giving priority to residents who donate blood. […]

Byrne Brings Operation Gift Certificate to Putnam and Westchester Counties

Posted: April 20, 2020 in Business, Community, In the News

​Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce he is partnering with Assemblyman Kieran Lalor (R,C,I-East Fishkill) and other colleagues to expand Operation Gift Certificate to Putnam and Westchester counties. The program encourages New Yorkers to purchase gift certificates from local businesses to use at a later date in order to show support for businesses struggling from […]

Positive Train Control Finally Completed in Hudson Region

Posted: April 14, 2020 in In the News, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Transportation

A Letter to the Editor from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             In early March, the MTA and Metro-North completed full implementation of positive train control (PTC) on both the Hudson and Harlem lines. For those who have been following this issue closely, this is something that I have been pushing for consistently during our Joint […]

April is Donate Life Month

Posted: April 10, 2020 in Health, In the News, Life

            In honor of April being National Donate Life Month, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is encouraging New Yorkers to consider registering as an organ and tissue donor. Last year, the Assembly passed a resolution to declare April as Donate Life Month in New York. Currently, there are over 100,000 people on the national organ and […]

Mahopac Central School District Forgiveness

Posted: April 10, 2020 in Community, Education, In the News

Additional statement from Assemblyman Byrne “One of the measures we have been working on since last year was to pass legislation that would prevent the people of the Mahopac Central School District from being punished with millions of dollars in lost state building aid due to a self reported filing error from the school district. […]

Budget Marathon Comes to a Finish for New York

Posted: April 6, 2020 in Business, Drug Crisis, Health, In the News, Taxes

An Op-Ed from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             After another marathon budget week in Albany, the Assembly, Senate and Gov. Cuomo finally came to an agreement and finished the state’s 2020-21 budget. Due at midnight on Wednesday, April 1, the complete budget was not passed until approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, once again appropriating billions […]

EMS and 911 Dispatch are Essential in COVID-19 Crisis

Posted: April 3, 2020 in Health, In the News, Public Safety

A Letter to the Editor from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) To Our Friends in the First Responder Community, Since Gov. Cuomo announced the 100 percent workforce reduction of all non-essential businesses, I’ve heard many of you expressing your concern and dismay about EMS and 911 dispatch not being listed alongside fire protection and law enforcement […]

State Supports Expecting Mothers & Support Person During Childbirth

Posted: March 31, 2020 in Health, In the News, Life

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report Gov. Cuomo recently signed an executive order with a directive which clarified a previous order barring all visitors in hospitals as a response to COVID-19.  The new directive clarified that a pregnant woman’s support person during childbirth is still considered essential, and thereby mandates all hospitals to allow pregnant […]

Looking at the Future to Build Healthcare Openness and Access

Posted: March 30, 2020 in Health, In the News

                       According to the 2020 Healthcare Openness and Access Project (HOAP) report pre-released by the Mercatus Center, New York is ranked 49out of 51 (50 states plus Washington D.C.) in terms of overall openness and access to healthcare.  “I’m pleased that Gov. Cuomo has taken decisive steps to not only ‘flatten the curve,’ but also ‘raise […]

Byrne Calls To Protect Physicians in State Budget

Posted: March 27, 2020 in Health, In the News

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pushing for continued support in the state budget to prevent the state’s high malpractice insurance costs from being pushed onto physicians. Currently, the Medicaid Redesign Team II is proposing a $52 million cut, shifting the cost back onto physicians enrolled in the excess Medical Malpractice Insurance Program.             “It’s high time […]

Byrne Calls for Budget Without New Controversial Policy Changes

Posted: March 26, 2020 in Business, Ethics & Corruption, In the News

A statement from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             “As we approach the April 1 budget deadline, we continue to confront a public health crisis as well as a looming economic crisis created by the novel coronavirus pandemic.  This is why it is critical, now more than ever before, that we pass a budget free of controversial policy changes unrelated […]

New Assistance for Families Quarantined Due to COVID-19

Posted: March 19, 2020 in Health, In the News

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is proud to announce bipartisan legislation (A.10153) which extends New York’s paid family leave program to those who are under government-mandated quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak, passed the Assembly with his support and was recently signed into law by Governor Cuomo on March 18, 2020.             “COVID-19 is not only […]

Byrne Supports Small Business Emergency Recovery Act of 2020

Posted: March 17, 2020 in Business, Health, In the News

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is joining his Assembly colleagues in proposing the “Small Business Emergency Recovery Act of 2020.” The act would provide immediate relief and assistance to small business owners and their employees amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “We have been thrust into an unprecedented situation which has not only jeopardized public health but places […]

Assemblymen Byrne, Ashby, Lalor, Brabenec and Schmitt Call for Restoration of Funding for Critical Veterans’ Services

Posted: March 6, 2020 in Health, In the News, Veterans

Assemblymen Jake Ashby (R,C,I,Ref-Castleton) and Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) co-hosted a “Voices for Veterans” event, alongside their colleagues in the Assembly MinorityConference, today at the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet to Vet Outreach Center & Mental Health Association in Putnam County, Inc. office in Brewster, where they called for the immediate restoration of Gov. Cuomo’s planned $5.68 million […]

Byrne Calls for Greater Attention to State & Local Transportation Infrastructure

Posted: March 5, 2020 in In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined colleagues from the Assembly and Senate for the annual “Local Roads Matter” rally on March 4 highlighting the need for greater investment in our state and local transportation infrastructure. The group called for funding increases to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Program (CHIPS) and the restoration of the Extreme […]

Byrne Clinches Nod From Westchester GOP

Posted: February 27, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News

Tuesday, February 25, 2020/ Westchester County, NY – Earlier this week, the Westchester County Republican Party held its annual county-wide convention to endorse local, state and federal candidates seeking elected office.  At the convention, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne once again clinched the nomination from the GOP, receiving a unanimous vote in support of his candidacy to […]

Byrne Voices Concerns With Green Light Law’s Effect On National Security

Posted: February 25, 2020 in Immigration, In the News, Public Safety

           Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) attended a press conference this week regarding the Green Light Law (A.3675B) and Gov. Cuomo’s threats to deny law enforcement access to the DMV database. In attendance were members of the State Assembly and Senate and U.S. Congress. The Green Light Law permits illegal immigrants to obtain New York driver’s licenses […]

BYRNE LOCKS UP PUTNAM GOP ENDORSEMENT

Posted: February 22, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News

Monday, February 17, 2020 / Mahopac, NY – Earlier this week, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne met and spoke before a packed audience filled with members of the Putnam County Republican Committee at the Italian American Club of Mahopac for the committee’s county-wide convention.   At the convention, Byrne was nominated for re-election by Putnam County Legislator […]

Byrne Brightens Day For Local Seniors With Valentines From Students

Posted: February 20, 2020 in Community, In the News, Seniors

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) partnered with students from the Somers Central School District for a Valentine’s Day surprise for some local seniors. The students are a part of the T.E.A.M. Tuskers Mentoring Program, in which approximately 60 students ages 8 through 14 years old work with adult mentors in the community. The children made Valentine’s […]

Local Knitter Keeps Community Warm This Winter

Posted: February 20, 2020 in Community, In the News

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) was pleased to connect Marcy Wenzel, a local knitter from Brewster, with two organizations, Putnam CAP and Yorktown Love in Action, to donate the 66 hats Wenzel made in a variety of sizes and colors for those in need.              “Thanks to Marcy Wenzel, many people in need within our community […]

Byrne Stands with Law Enforcement Against Bail Reform

Posted: February 7, 2020 in First Responders, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined Sheriff Robert L. Langly, Jr. of Philipstown and other law enforcement officials, alongside Assembly colleagues and state senators, for a rally at the state Capitol on Tuesday, February 4 to push for the repeal of bail reform. ​Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) attended a rally at the state Capitol today alongside over 250 law […]

Governor Shuts Out Legislative Leaders from Medicaid Redesign Team

Posted: February 5, 2020 in Health, In the News, Public Safety

A statement from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             “It is a slap in the face to both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate and Assembly to not have their respective leaders included in the Medicaid Redesign Team II (MRT 2), which is currently made up entirely by appointments from Gov. Cuomo. This is in contrast […]

BYRNE: A VICTORY FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE

Posted: January 31, 2020 in Equality, In the News

Editor’s Note: Attached are two letters sent to Gov. Cuomo from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report that Gov. Cuomo has recently agreed to expand eligibility for the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program (SCAHC). The program has been allocated $45 million in grant funding to help […]

Nearly $3 Million in Funding for Road Repairs in the 94th District

Posted: January 30, 2020 in In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report Gov. Cuomo has announced a statewide commitment to invest $151 million into 95 paving projects and the renewal of approximately 1,000 lane miles, which include nearly $3 million for roadways within the 94th Assembly District.             “I’m pleased to learn of our state’s renewed commitment to our roadways, […]

Byrne & Harckham Bill To Assist Yorktown Lakes Signed Into Law

Posted: January 28, 2020 in Community, Environment, In the News

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce that as of December 6, 2019, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation (A.3098B/S.03444A), introduced by Byrne and Sen. Peter Harckmham, to designate Junior Lake and Sparkle Lake as inland waterways.             “This is a win for our community, as both of these lakes are an important […]

Byrne Stands with Victims of Bail “Reform” and Demands Change

Posted: January 22, 2020 in In the News, Public Safety

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Assembly colleagues, law enforcement officials and the families affected by the newly-implemented bail reform law on Wednesday, January 15 at the state Capitol. Speakers at the conference included Sheila Harris, who lost her cousin, Maria “Rosie” Osai, a mother of three, who was […]

Byrne Advances In Leadership On Assembly Health Committee

Posted: January 14, 2020 in Health, In the News

            Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) is pleased to announce Assemblyman Kevin Byrne  (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) will be taking on two new positions as ranking minority member of the Health Committee and the new chairman of the Assembly Minority Conference Program Committee.             “This new responsibility will allow me to utilize my experience and background in […]

Byrne Says No To Property Tax Hike & Calls Out Cuomo On Ignoring Bail Crisis

Posted: January 8, 2020 in In the News, Public Safety, Taxes

A statement from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             “Gov. Cuomo alluded to forcing county governments to pay a larger share of Medicaid costs at this year’s State of the State. Let me be crystal clear, forcing more Medicaid costs on local property taxpayers is not a viable solution to our state’s budget deficit and would […]

Byrne Facilitates Successful Food and Toy Drives

Posted: January 7, 2020 in Community, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is proud to announce the success of his annual holiday food and toy drives. Residents from across the 94th Assembly District dropped off hundreds of food items and toys at drop-off locations in Patterson, Somers, Yorktown, Southeast, Carmel, and Putnam Valley. Byrne delivered the food to a number of food pantries […]

FARM BUREAU NAMES BYRNE TO 2019 ‘CIRCLE OF FRIENDS’

Posted: December 31, 2019 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, In the News

Albany, NY / December 30, 2019 – New York Farm Bureau has released its annual “Circle of Friends,” naming Assemblyman Kevin Byrne among the distinguished list of New York State Legislators for a third year in a row. The award is an indication of the individual lawmaker’s support of New York agriculture and the Farm Bureau. “Supporting our farmers and their families is […]

NYSEG settles with NYS over 2018 March Winter Storms Riley & Quinn- largest ever for failure to follow a utility’s emergency response plan

Posted: December 26, 2019 in Energy, In the News, Public Safety

More than a year and a half after two consecutive winter storms battered the region and left thousands without power for up to a week or longer, the executive branch has announced a $10.5 million settlement — the largest ever for failure to follow a utility’s emergency response plan.  According to a release provided by the […]

NEW YORKERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SEEK BETTER LONG-TERM DIRECT CARE SUPPORT

Posted: December 1, 2019 in Health, In the News

On Thursday, November 21, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) and fellow Assembly colleagues at her Homecare Support Hearing on Long Island. The assemblymembers listened to testimony from numerous advocates for those with special needs, including family members and providers. Advocates helped shed light on existing flaws in the current state system […]

BYRNE ANNOUNCES WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN

Posted: November 15, 2019 in Community, Energy, Environment, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) announces New York residents may now enroll in the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a $338 million, federally-funded program which helps low-to-moderate income households reduce the burdens of heating costs and heating system maintenance and replacement. A family of four, with a gross annual income of $57,564, would be eligible to […]

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 […]

Byrne Delivers Assembly Resolution to Constituent

Posted: November 1, 2019 in Community, Health, In the News

On Friday, October 25th, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) met with constituent and Putnam County resident, Marianne DeMasi Chaluisan to deliver a resolution he passed in the Assembly raising awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). CRPS is a rare disease characterized by acute pain, swelling and tenderness of […]

BYRNE HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR CLEAN WATER AT ASSEMBLY MINORITY TASK FORCE ON WATER QUALITY

Posted: October 31, 2019 in Environment, In the News

Assemblymen Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury), Mike LiPetri (R-Massapequa), Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) and Colin Schmitt (R,C,I,Ref-New Windsor), hosted a forum Wednesday evening in New Windsor in response to concerns about the Hudson Valley’s water sources. Invitees included environmental experts, municipal representatives, community members and the public. The Assembly Minority Task Force on Water Quality hosted its third regional […]

Trailblazing With Byrne In Putnam & Westchester

Posted: October 28, 2019 in Community, Environment, Health, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne is pleased to report that after hosting seven of his informal “Coffee with Kevin” constituent forums around the district, he completed two “Trailblazing with Byrne” forums, as well. On Saturday, October 19th Byrne hosted a walk in Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown and on Saturday October 26th he hosted an […]

COFFEE WITH KEVIN THROUGHOUT 94TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

Posted: October 28, 2019 in Community, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his “Coffee with Kevin” meet and greet tour which held throughout the district, with at least one forum in every town within the 94th Assembly District. From October 7 to October 18, Byrne met with dozens of residents at various diners and coffee shops.  […]

Pudding Street Overpass Construction Underway!

Posted: October 17, 2019 in In the News, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Transportation

Project will Enhance Safety and Mobility along Historic Roadway Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work is getting underway on a $28.9 million project that will construct a new bridge over the Taconic State Parkway at the Pudding Street intersection in Putnam Valley as well as new ramps that will better enable motorists […]

Byrne Delivers $13,000 State Grant To Brewster Public Library

Posted: October 11, 2019 in Community, Education, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce that he successfully delivered the Brewster Public Library an additional $13,000 in funding through the New York State Bullet Aid Program. The Brewster Public Library is in the process of constructing a new wing that will double the size of the structure. In addition, the library’s existing […]

New Carmel Distillery Bill Signed into Law

Posted: October 9, 2019 in Business, Community, In the News, Taxes

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) and Sen. Pete Harckham (40th SD) are pleased to announce that Governor Cuomo has officially signed their bill that helps allow a business to continue with its plans to build a multi-million dollar distillery in Carmel, NY. The legislation was signed into law by the Governor on October 4, 2019. The company, […]

NYSDOT ANNOUNCES START OF PROJECT TO REPLACE U.S. ROUTE 6 BRIDGE IN PUTNAM COUNTY

Posted: October 8, 2019 in In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation

Press Release obtained from NYSDOT New Bridge Over Metro-North Railroad Tracks to Enhance Safety and Improve Access to the Village of Brewster New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that construction has begun on a $10.9 million project to replace the U.S. Route 6 bridge over the Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem […]

Summer Reading Challenge Participants Celebrate

Posted: October 5, 2019 in Community, Education, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his 2019 Summer Reading Challenge as he distributed over thirty certificates to children from both Westchester and Putnam counties on Monday, September 30 at the Brewster Library. The program encourages children to read for at least 15 minutes every day for forty days during […]

Byrne Hosts Free Fishing Event at Fahnestock State Park

Posted: October 1, 2019 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, Environment, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined residents of the 94th Assembly District on Saturday, September 28th at Pelton Pond in Fahnestock State Park for a day of free fishing, food and conversation. Several weeks during the year, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation offers Free Fishing Days/Weekends, where New Yorkers can fish in the state without […]

Byrne Hosts Successful Shed the Meds in Carmel

Posted: September 22, 2019 in Community, Drug Crisis, Health, In the News, Public Safety

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of the Shed the Meds event he hosted in Carmel on September 21st at the Carmel Town Hall. Seven bags worth of unwanted medication were collected and will be safely disposed of by the Carmel Police Department. The event was co-hosted with Drug Crisis in our Backyard, Carmel Town Hall, and the Carmel Police Department. “Thank you to Drug […]

Byrne Honored with Saint Michael the Archangel Award

Posted: September 15, 2019 in Life

On September 14, 2019, Assemblyman Byrne was honored by Westchester-Putnam Right to Life Political Action Committee with their Saint Michael the Archangel ‘Defender of Life’ Award

Byrne Hosts Successful Shed the Meds in Yorktown

Posted: September 10, 2019 in Community, Drug Crisis, Health, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of the Shed the Meds event he hosted in Yorktown on Monday, September 9 at the Jefferson Village Activities Center which collected over 100 pounds of unwanted and expired medication. The event was co-hosted with Alliance for Safe Kids, Drug Crisis in our Backyard and […]

Help New York Support Families of Stillborn Children

Posted: August 23, 2019 in Health, In the News, Life, Taxes

An Op-Ed from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref – Mahopac) With our state’s legislative session adjourned until next year, lawmakers throughout New York are now meeting with constituents to solicit feedback, share ideas and plan for the upcoming session.  One idea I would like advance is the expansion of the state’s child tax benefit […]

Byrne and Bartolotti Disgusted at New York’s Latest Cash Grab with License Plate Replacements

Posted: August 22, 2019 in In the News, Taxes, Transportation

            Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref – Mahopac) and Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti are disgusted with Albany’s last scheme to make another dollar; this time through forced purchasing of license plate replacements. According to statements released by the NYS DMV and Governor Cuomo’s office, beginning in April 2020 NYS DMV will mandate all […]

Byrne’s Blood Drive Helps Ease New York’s Blood Emergency

Posted: August 2, 2019 in Community, Health, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his blood drive co-hosted with the American Red Cross at Carmel Town Hall on Wednesday, July 31. Together they were able to collect over 20 units of blood from donors throughout the area.             “There is currently a blood emergency, and I’m delighted so […]

Byrne Provides Overview of 2019 Legislative Session

Posted: July 29, 2019 in Equality, In the News, Taxes

A Op-Ed from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac)             This June marked the end of this year’s legislative session in Albany. Throughout my time in the Assembly, I have made it a priority to advocate for a more responsible, effective, limited government that respects taxpayers’ wallets and protects their liberties. Our government needs to first focus on fundamentals […]

State Does More to Protect Communities at Risk From Hate Crimes

Posted: July 24, 2019 in Equality, In the News, Public Safety

               Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is excited to announce New York State’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program has been enhanced with an additional $20 million to further a matching grant option.  The program provides new capital funding to support safety and security projects at nonpublic schools, day camps and cultural museums at risk of hate crimes […]

Library Construction Aid Fully Restored

Posted: July 3, 2019 in Education, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce that funding for library construction grants have been fully restored to $34 million after the Assembly and Senate passed a budget clean-up bill (A8434/S06616) with Byrne’s support.              “Libraries are one of the greatest resources in our community,” said Byrne. “They provide a large variety […]

BYRNE KICKS OFF 2019 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Posted: July 3, 2019 in Education, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) celebrated the start of his 2019 New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge with a visit to Reed Memorial Library in Carmel on Tuesday, June 25. Byrne also visited the Putnam Valley Free Library on Thursday, June 27 to continue promoting the challenge throughout the district. The program is designed to maintain […]

Byrne Addresses Region’s Newest American Citizens

Posted: June 27, 2019 in Community, Immigration, In the News

June 26, 2019 / Carmel, NY – Assemblyman Byrne (R, C, Ref) was honored to provide the keynote speech at Wednesday morning’s naturalization ceremony at Putnam County’s Historical Courthouse, where he served as a witness to over 40 new Americans taking their oath of citizenship. Assemblyman byrne shared a bit of his own personal family […]

Byrne Secures Funding For Local Roads

Posted: June 27, 2019 in In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation

​Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref -Mahopac) is pleased to announce that funding for the Extreme Winter Recovery Program, which was originally cut from the 2019-2020 budget, has been restored during the end of session negotiations. The program will receive $65 million in fundingstate-wide, the same as last year.  ​“Restoring funding to the Extreme Winter Recovery Program is a win for all New Yorkers,” […]

BYRNE HELPS PASS LEGISLATION TO RESTORE LIBERTY, PROTECT YOUTH SHOOTING & SAFETY PROGRAMS

Posted: June 21, 2019 in 2nd Amendment, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the passage of a bill (A.08174) that would amend the  “Safe Storage” law (A.2686A) which previously passed in the Assembly on March 4, 2019. While the original bill was controversial by itself, shortly after its passage unintended consequences were revealed that threatened all youth shooting programs in […]

HARCKHAM & BYRNE ANNOUNCE PASSAGE OF BILL ALLOWING NEW DISTILLERY TO DO BUSINESS IN CARMEL

Posted: June 20, 2019 in Business, In the News, Taxes

(Mt. Kisco, NY)  Senator Pete Harckham, 40th Senate District, and Assemblymember Kevin Byrne, 94th Assembly District, announced the passage of their bill that would allow a new distillery in Carmel to move forward with its plans to both manufacture alcoholic beverages as well as sell their product as a retailer. The distillery will be an economic […]

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