Community Update: Flood Mitigation Funding, Upcoming Events, Around the District

Dear Friends, 

I am deeply grateful for the first responders and municipal employees who have worked tirelessly over the past week to deliver relief to many of our neighbors facing hardship from the recent flooding. I also applaud Governor Hochul for her quick response in declaring a state of emergency for our neighboring counties, so that aid and resources reach them quickly. I remain deeply concerned about climate change related hazards and continue to work to secure funding to improve our infrastructure and find long-term solutions to protect our climate. Below, you will find details on flood mitigation funding that I have helped to secure. 

I was incredibly disappointed by the three decisions handed down by the Supreme Court earlier this month. These decisions reflect a Trump-appointed Supreme Court majority that seems to make decisions based upon their personal views, acting as a “super legislature,” rather than as the highest court in the land. You can read my full statement here. 

My heart goes out to the family of Port Chester resident Anne Capeci, as she was laid to rest this week. Anne was a 30-year member of the Port Chester Board of Education, served as Chief Clerk of the Town of Rye and Port Chester Village Court, and was a remarkable community leader. Her legacy and dedication to Port Chester will live on. 

I share deep sadness on the death of former New Rochelle resident Jarrell Garris in a police interaction in New Rochelle. I am confident that Attorney General Letitia James’ office will do a thorough and fair investigation, and I will await the outcome of her review of the facts.

As always, if there is anything my office can assist you with, please email me at smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.

Warm regards,
Shelley B. Mayer
State Senator
37th District

Read the full Community Update here.