A statement from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) “The 2019 Legislative Session has begun and there is a challenging road ahead due to the large amount of work we still have to do. As more and more people flee New York, we see the negative effects of out-migration and population loss; families are being separated, federal funding being lost […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) was sworn into office on January 1, 2019 by friend and former colleague, Senator Terrence Murphy, kicking off his second term representing the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. The swearing in took place at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac among family, friends, and fellow elected officials. Senator Murphy and […]
Dec. 28, 2018 / Brewster, NY -During the middle of the holiday season, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) and his staff visited the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown and Brewster Community Food Pantry to distribute donations collected from their holiday food drive. Byrne’s office received five full boxes of non-perishable food from generous residents […]
Donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local pantries Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (pictured above) and Sen. Terrence Murphy collected five full boxes of non-perishable food items during their Holiday Food Drive last year. This year’s drive runs from November 19th through December 20th. Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref.-Mahopac) and Sen. Terrence Murphy are kicking off the […]
Over $372 million in funding available to qualifying homeowners through HEAP program Homeowners are all too familiar with the considerable cost associated with keeping their home heated during the winter months. Now faced with the arrival of this year’s first storm, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (Mahopac) is working to ensure those who qualify for state […]
WE WON! Assemblyman Byrne joined by his wife Briana addresses supporters on election night at the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac. November 8, 2018 / Mahopac, NY – After a long election night where Republicans in New York State faced many challenges, Assemblyman Byrne secured his re-election by a 14 point margin winning both Westchester […]
October 16, 2018 / Yorktown, NY – On Tuesday, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne hosted a special pizza party celebration to commemorate the accomplishments of local children who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Over 20 students from local school districts were recognized for their participation. The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to continue their educational studies […]
Carmel, NY – Everyone knows someone whose life has been devastated by drug addiction. In 2016, more than 42,249 people in the United States died of opioid overdoses, an average of more than 115 deaths per day. People between the ages of 25 to 34 have accounted for the most opioid deaths – 10,732 – […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I, Ref-Mahopac) announced today that he has successfully secured a $13,000 state grant for the Putnam Valley Library through New York State’s Bullet Aid program. The appropriation represents a major victory for proponents of state support for local libraries, and will assist the facility in its planned Community Room renovation […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne announced today that two local libraries will be allocated over $100,000 in state aid for library construction funds. The grants, which will provide support for the Reed and John C. Hart Memorial Libraries, will fund important infrastructure improvement projects and will assist these local institutions in their mission to offer residents a […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) announced his procurement of a $100,000 grant through the State and Municipal Facilities Program to support funding of the Peaceable Hill Water District. The project, which is scheduled to be completed this fall, represents a major step forward in Byrne’s collaborative efforts with local officials to improve Southeast residents’ access to […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne completed his first legislative session without missing a single vote! While Assemblyman Byrne notes he hopes that their voting for the year is not yet over he appreciates the recognition while stating “that’s just me doing my job, following through on what I set out to do when I first ran […]
Murphy’s Drug Take-Back Program Has Kept Thousands of Pounds of Prescription Drugs Off the Streets Yorktown, NY – Nearly three-fourths of all drug overdose deaths in the United States are now caused by opioids – that includes common prescription painkillers found in the home as well as heroin and potent synthetic versions like fentanyl. […]
Yorktown, NY – Mohegan Lake has long been considered one of the most polluted bodies of water in New York State. One of the main culprits is the proliferation of harmful algal blooms (HAB)’s that have rapidly spread throughout the lake. HABs, occur when colonies of algae grow out of control, producing toxins that could […]
A legislative column from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) There’s an old saying, “Our liberty is never safe when the New York State Legislature is in session.” There’s definitely some truth to that. This past legislative session I successfully fought back against several initiatives that would have added to our state’s crushing tax burden, added excessive regulations […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I, Ref-Mahopac) welcomed colleagues and community members for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of his new district office in Brewster on Tuesday, June 26. On Tuesday, June 26, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I, Ref-Mahopac) held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of his […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne joined lawmakers in calling for ethics reform measures to be taken up before the conclusion of this year’s legislative session at a press conference in Albany on Wednesday, June 13. Today, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and several colleagues in calling on state leaders to address […]
Statewide initiative offers students incentives for reaching their academic goals Assemblyman Kevin Byrne visited with students at Matthew Patterson Elementary school to celebrate the start of the New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge on Friday, June 8. Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) celebrated the start of his 2018 New York State Assembly Summer […]
Officials vow to foster inclusive and supportive environments for residents with special needs (Left to right) Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Putnam County Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra offered remarks in support of the region’s commitment to the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative at a community forum on Friday, May, 25. Today, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne […]
Assemblyman to seek second term representing the 94th District Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) hosted a special celebration to commemorate the kickoff of his 2018 re-election campaign in Carmel on Saturday, February 24. Attracting over one hundred people, the event offered supporters a comprehensive look at Byrne’s accomplishments in his first term at the state […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (left) and Chief of Staff Matt Covucci (right) delivered holiday food drive donations to the Brewster Community Food Pantry on Thursday, December 14. This week, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne and Sen. Terrence Murphy visited the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown and the Brewster Community Food Pantry to distribute donations collected during their holiday […]
Albany, NY – Our local waterways help sustain the economies of lakeside communities and serve as satisfying sanctuaries for fishing, boating, and swimming. Growing concern over the intrusive algae and pollution affecting Lake Baldwin, Lake Ossi and Lake Purdys prompted Senator Terrence Murphy and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne to author legislation designating these lakes as inland […]
Senator Terrence Murphy & Assemblyman Kevin Byrne Announce Program to Help Needy New Yorkers Stay Warm Albany, NY – Forecasters have predicted that this winter will be so cold that if you boil a pot of water, take it outside and toss it into the air, it will freeze and turn into ice crystals before […]
On Tuesday, October 24, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) hosted a special pizza party celebration to commemorate the accomplishments of local children who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Over 15 students from local school districts were recognized for their participation. The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to continue their educational studies into the summer […]
Free red carpet event featured screening of ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ On Saturday, October 14, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) hosted a special movie event for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The free event, presented in partnership with Green Chimneys, Putnam ARC and Carmel Cinema, offered attendees the chance to walk the red […]
A special informational session regarding the New York State Sheriff Association’s Yellow Dot safety program, hosted by Assemblyman Kevin Byrne and Sen. Sue Serino, was held on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Putnam County Friendship Center in Putnam Valley. Attendees were treated to an educational and descriptive account of the program, which is designed to […]
CARMEL, NY – On Wednesday, Assemblyman Byrne had the honor of welcoming dozens of new American Citizens to a naturalization ceremony at the Putnam County Historical Court House hosted by the Hon. Judge John W. Sweeney, Jr. and the Hon. Michael Bartolotti Putnam County Clerk. “It’s beautiful to see so many people, after years of hard work, […]
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY – The water has receded, the sound of hammers and saws rebuilding damaged homes is in the air, but the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey will be felt for years to come. The historic rainfall, which dumped 27 trillion gallons of water over Texas and Louisiana killed at least thirty-five people, forced […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I, Ref-Mahopac) announced today that he has successfully provided the Mahopac Public Library with an additional $13,000 in state aid through New York state’s bullet aid program. The Mahopac Public Library announced it plans to use the aid to re-vitalize its first floor. “Public libraries are an important fabric in […]
YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Residents unloaded more than 200 pounds of unwanted prescription medications last week as part of the annual “Shed the Meds” event in Yorktown organized by state Sen. Terrence Murphy. Jefferson Village in Yorktown was the latest stop on Murphy’s district-wide tour, which began in Mount Pleasant on July 31. Two weeks ago, […]
This week, New York State Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref.-Mahopac) announced the new designation of the Peekskill Hollow Creek as an inland waterway. This designation was made possible through legislation, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin Byrne and Sen. Sue Serino, which passed earlier this year and was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on July 25, […]
Last month a homeowner’s oil tank accidentally spilled, leaking fuel and making its way into part of Lake Secor. When Assemblyman Byrne heard the news, he drove down the following morning to view the lake before my commute up to Albany. We’ve had a real transformation since that morning. The DEC, Town of Carmel, […]
Roll Call: Albany Lawmakers Attendance Records First year in Albany, perfect attendance! New York Lawmakers shouldn’t need kudos for simply showing up to do the job they were elected to do; however, it is always refreshing to see our state representatives taking their elected positions seriously. Freshman Assemblyman Kevin Byrne is a perfect […]
On July 12, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) participated in the 2017 Putnam Valley Senior Health Fair at the Putnam Valley Senior Center. Hundreds of local residents attended the free event offered in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and the Putnam Valley Seniors, and enjoyed an array of educational workshops and demonstrations. The day’s activities […]
Statewide initiative offers students incentives for reaching their academic goals Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopec) is pleased to announce his participation in the 2017 New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. The program is designed to keep students in an academic frame of mind throughout the summer months and prepare them for the upcoming school year. […]
Yorktown, NY – An overflow crowd of seniors joined Senator Terrence Murphy and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for a free senior health fair at the Yorktown Community Cultural Center on May 25th. A wide range of agencies were on hand to highlight a broad range of services that included ride sharing, senior housing and long term […]
On Tuesday, May 9th, the State Assembly successfully passed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s first piece of legislation (A02998), amending the highway law to re-designate the ‘Army Captain Clayton Carpenter Memorial Highway’ as the “Major Clayton Carpenter Memorial Highway.’ This is also the first Republican bill to pass the Assembly this year. The legislation updates the highway […]
Read Across America promotes reading to children across the nation. The goal is to encourage as many students to engage in reading as possible. Read Across America’s initiative kicked off on March 2 in memory of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. “In a child’s earlier years, it’s essential to have a strong foundation built with basic literacy […]
Joined by his family, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne(R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) was sworn into office on January 3rd, 2017 at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, officially becoming the Assembly representative for the 94th District. “I look forward to being in Albany and working with Leader Kolb to represent the people of the 94th Assembly District. This is going […]