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New York’s Bravest Back Byrne: Assemblyman Earns NYC Uniformed Firefighters Assoc. Endorsement

Posted: October 21, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety

(October 21, 2020) – New York, NY – The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) has announced its endorsement of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for re-election. This endorsement is one of dozens highlighting the support that the Assemblyman has received for re-election from a diverse set of unions, organizations, and community groups. In a message to its membership announcing the endorsement, UFA President Andrew Ansbro […]

Byrne Honors Healthcare Workers with Physician Assistant Week Resolution

Posted: October 19, 2020 in Community, Health

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce he presented a legislative resolution to Northwell Health at Northern Westchester Hospital. The resolution named Oct. 6-12 Physician Assistant Week across New York State. Additional recognition was given to Northwell Health with a separate proclamation for their employer award from the American Academy of Physician […]

Byrne Presents Resolution to Memorialize Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Posted: October 16, 2020 in Community, Equality, Health

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) met with the Star Legacy Foundation, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Putnam District Attorney Bob Tendy and members of the Putnam County Legislature at the Putnam County Historic Courthouse in Carmel, NY on Wednesday to deliver a legislative resolution memorializing Oct.15, 2020 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day […]

Assemblyman Byrne Receives Coveted Endorsement from Protect Our Police PAC

Posted: October 15, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety

(October 15, 2020) – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne has received an endorsement from Protect Our Police PAC, a national organization devoted to endorsing and supporting pro-law enforcement candidates. The organization recently released its 2020 endorsement list for governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general, and state legislators. Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, running for re-election in the 94th Assembly District in New […]

Byrne Announces State Aid for Local Libraries

Posted: October 14, 2020 in Community, Education

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce that three libraries within the 94th Assembly District have been allocated state aid for future construction purposes. The three libraries that will be receiving the grants are the Brewster Public Library in the town of Southeast, Putnam Valley Free Library in the town of Putnam Valley […]

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 […]

Byrne Secures Alternative Method for Funding New Turf Fields

Posted: October 14, 2020 in Community, Environment, Taxes

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report his legislation (A10012) to allow for the leasing of advertising space at a local town park in order to raise revenue to support local recreation has been signed into law by Gov. Cuomo. This bill allows the leasing of space on certain sports fields in […]

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 […]

Byrne Means Business: Assemblyman Endorsed by The Business Council of New York

Posted: October 9, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Business, In the News, Taxes

Organization lauds Byrne’s “pro-jobs, pro-investment, pro-growth agenda” (October 9, 2020) – The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee recently announced its slate of endorsements for the 2020 state legislative elections. Assemblyman Kevin Byrne was one of the candidates receiving an endorsement. Byrne, who is seeking his third term to represent the 94th Assembly District, was among those […]

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 […]

Byrne Bill to Protect New Open Space and Assist New Youth Recreation Center Signed by the Governor

Posted: October 8, 2020 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, Environment

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce his legislation to alienate previous parkland and add additional new parkland elsewhere in the town of Southeast (A10388A) has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. This legislation allows the town of Southeast to welcome a new, state-of-the-art youth baseball facility and creates a […]

Byrne Bill to Revitalize Journey’s End Signed by the Governor

Posted: October 8, 2020 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, Environment

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce his legislation to support the revitalization of waterways (A10073) has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. This bill designates Journey’s End as an inland waterway and will better enable the town of Yorktown to pursue grants for the purpose of waterfront revitalization. […]

Carpenters Union Endorse Byrne For Assembly

Posted: October 5, 2020 in In the News

(October 6, 2020) – Today, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne announced he has received an endorsement from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. The endorsement is the latest in a string of labor unions announcing their support for Assemblyman Byrne’s re-election to represent the 94th Assembly District. In a letter to the Assemblyman announcing the […]

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 […]

Doctors Back Byrne

Posted: September 30, 2020 in In the News

Assemblyman Endorsed by Medical Society of the State of New York (September 30, 2020) – At the September 17, 2020 meeting of the Medical Society of the State of New York Council, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne was included in a bipartisan list of candidates for Assembly who received the endorsement of the Medical Society of the State […]

Byrne & Voices For Seniors Speak Up For Elderly in Nursing Homes

Posted: September 27, 2020 in Health, In the News, Seniors

(Sunday, September 27, 2020) – On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne joined the advocacy group, Voices for Seniors, at a rally to call attention to the plight of nursing home residents in New York. Assemblyman Byrne was accompanied by NY Times best-selling author andFox News meteorologist Janice Dean, former Westchester County Executive and current state Senate candidate Rob Astorino, co-founders […]

Byrne & Assembly GOP Call On CDC To Update Guidance On COVID-Related Nursing Home Reporting

Posted: September 25, 2020 in Health, In the News, Seniors

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) and their colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference penned a letter to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) seeking updated reporting guidelines aimed at providing New Yorkers with critical, missing information regarding nursing home COVID-related deaths. Per the letter, Conference members urged the […]

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne Kicks-off 2020 Campaign

Posted: September 24, 2020 in In the News

(Wednesday, September 23, 2020) – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne hosted a successful campaign kick-off event in Brewster on Saturday, September 19th. The event, held in the Clock Towers Commons outdoor courtyard, attracted supporters from throughout the district and beyond, eager to hear the Assemblyman’s vision for his third term. Saturday’s event featured prominent elected officials, local stakeholders, […]

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne Wins Backing of National Federation of Independent Businesses

Posted: September 21, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Business, In the News

(September 21, 2020) – New York, NY – The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has announced endorsements of a slate of candidates for New York State’s Assembly and Senate for the upcoming November election. Among the candidates receiving NFIB’s endorsement is Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, as he goes for his third term representing the 94th Assembly District. […]

Byrne to Appear on Five Ballot Lines in Election

Posted: September 12, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News

(Saturday, September 12, 2020) – Somers, NY – Today, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne announced that he has earned the support of five parties and will appear on five ballot lines in his upcoming race for re-election to the 94th Assembly District. The Assemblyman will appear on the ballot with the support of the Republican, Conservative, Independence, Serve America […]

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 […]

Byrne Hosts Successful Shed the Meds Event in Northern Westchester

Posted: September 4, 2020 in Drug Crisis, Health, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his office’s annual Shed the Meds event in Northern Westchester where he teamed up with local partners like Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, the Alliance for Safe Kids, and the Yorktown Police department. The event, which took place on Thursday Sept. 3, […]

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 […]

Byrne Hosts Successful Shed the Meds Event in Putnam

Posted: August 26, 2020 in Drug Crisis, Environment, First Responders, Health, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his office’s annual Shed the Meds event where he teamed up with local partners like Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, the Prevention Council of Putnam, Brewster Volunteer Fire Department and the Brewster Police Department. The event, which took place on Monday, Aug. 24, collected nearly 200 pounds of unwanted medication to be […]

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 […]

Byrne Supports GOP Legislative Leaders Announcement for Additional Forums on Nursing Homes, Assisted Living & Long-Term Care Facilities & COVID-19

Posted: August 13, 2020 in Health, In the News

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt today announced Republican-led forums to gain additional insight and information on the impacts of COVID-19 in New York’s nursing homes and residential care facilities. All members of the Assembly and Senate Standing Committees on Health, Aging and Investigations will be invited to participate in […]

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 […]

Yonkers PBA Backs Byrne

Posted: August 10, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, In the News, Public Safety

August 10, 2020 / Somers, NY – Yonkers Finest announced earlier in May they have officially decided to back Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for re-election to continue serving the hard-working people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. In a letter announcing the endorsement to the Assemblyman, Yonkers PBA President Det. Keith Olson said “I am proud […]

Please Comply With Local Yard Sign Laws

Posted: August 4, 2020 in Community

Every election year it seems yard signs some-how become an issue. When you have someone like Kevin standing up against the establishment, sadly it often creates enemies and animosity towards that individual. Each election, our yard signs have gone missing off private property, but it’s important to never retaliate. If you see an opponent’s sign, […]

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 […]

Assembly GOP Blasts Commissioner’s Testimony At Hearing On NY’s COVID-19 Response In Nursing Homes

Posted: August 4, 2020 in Health

Dr. Zucker, Clear Your Calendar For August 10. Assembly Republicans criticized the testimony provided by state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker during today’s joint legislative hearing on residential health care facilities and COVID-19. Commissioner Zucker, whose March 25 order required nursing homes to accept patients testing positive for COVID-19, offered limited testimony and ended his […]

Byrne Bill Designates Carmel Lakes as Inland Waterways

Posted: July 29, 2020 in Community, Environment, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report that on June 10th, 2020, his legislation (A10061) passed the Assembly to add three more lakes in Town of Carmel (Lake Casse, Gilead Lake, and Kirk Lake), as designated inland waterways in the state of New York. By designating these lakes as an inland waterways, the Town […]

ASSEMBLY GOP ON HEARINGS SURROUNDING SPREAD OF COVID-19 AT NURSING HOMES

Posted: July 28, 2020 in Health

In April and May, members of the Assembly Minority Conference called on the chairmen of the Committees on Aging, Health and Oversight, Analysis and Investigations to convene hearings to review and investigate New York’s policies, decisions and protocols that were utilized in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on state-regulated nursing home facilities. Recently, those committees announced hearings have been scheduled for August 3 and […]

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 […]

Byrne Passes Assembly Bill to Add Open Space & Invite New Business To Southeast

Posted: July 27, 2020 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, Education, Environment, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref – Mahopac) is pleased to report that on June 10, 2020, his legislation (A10388) passed the Assembly to better enable the Town of Southeast to welcome a new state-of-the-art youth baseball facility and increase access to open space in the town. Honoring a home rule request made by the Town of Southeast, this legislation alienates previous parkland so that […]

Byrne Bill Passes Designating Journeys End Lake as Inland Waterway in Yorktown

Posted: July 23, 2020 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, Environment, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref – Mahopac) is pleased to report that on June 10th, 2020, his legislation (A10073) passed the Assembly to add Journeys End Lake in Yorktown as a designated inland waterway in the state of New York. By designating Journeys End Lake an inland waterway, the Town of Yorktown can now […]

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 […]

Byrne Bill Passes Assembly To Aid Yorktown Parks & Recreation

Posted: July 17, 2020 in Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Community, In the News, Taxes

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report that on June 10, 2020, his legislation (A10012) to enable the Town of Yorktown to raise revenue for local recreation without raising taxes passed the Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. “The passage of this bill is the result of teamwork and collaboration with our partners […]

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 […]

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Byrne

Posted: June 29, 2020 in 2020 Endorsements, Equality

New York, New York / June 23, 2020 – Earlier this past month, Ashton Theodore Randle, State Chairman of Log Cabin Republicans of New York announced the organization’s strong endorsement of Assemblyman Byrne. Randle praised Byrne for his integrity, work-ethic and independence, citing Byrne’s numerous accomplishments not only for the people of Westchester & Putnam […]

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 […]

Physician Assistants Lend Support for Byrne

Posted: June 17, 2020 in In the News

In a Letter of Support dated June 3, 2020 the New York State Society of Physician Assistants offered praise for Assemblyman Byrne’s candidacy seeking re-election to serve the people of New York’s 94th Assembly District. Byrne thanked the members of NYSSPA, “As someone who not only serves as the ranking member of the Assembly Health […]

Byrne Stands Firm With First Responders

Posted: June 15, 2020 in Public Safety

Last week, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac), voted against the full repeal of section 50-a in the New York State Civil Rights Law (A10611), which eliminated long standing protections that were afforded to not only police officers, but corrections officers, probation officers, and firefighters/paramedics as well. Personnel records were previously shielded from disclosure by 50-a, […]

Byrne Passes Resolution to Proclaim Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day in New York

Posted: June 11, 2020 in Equality, Health, Life

A complete video of the resolution passing, including remarks from Assembly members Byrne and Bichotte may be viewed HERE Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the resolution he introduced to proclaim October 15, 2020 as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the state of New York has passed the Assembly unanimously. Sadly, […]

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 […]

Governor’s Power Amid Pandemic Still Unchecked as Legislative Reform is Shot Down by One-Party Rule

Posted: June 1, 2020 in Ethics & Corruption

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is displeased to announce legislative reforms introduced by the Assembly Minority Conference by Assemblyman Andrew Goodell (R,C,I- Chautaugua) and co-sponsored by Byrne, (A10546) which would have installed greater legislative oversight of the governor during state of emergencies, were shot down by the Democratic controlled state Legislature in Albany. The legislation […]

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 […]

New Yorkers Can’t Afford To Ignore Dental Health

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

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to report that as the Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly’s Committee on Health, he joined colleagues led by Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C,I,Ref-Brooklyn, Staten Island) in requesting that Gov. Andrew Cuomo permit dentists to safely reopen their offices and resume their important practice. Due to the governor’s NY […]

Assembly Minority Conference Calls for Legislative Hearings on COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Nursing Homes

Posted: May 12, 2020 in Health, In the News

In a letter to the chairmen of the Committees on Aging, Health, and Oversight, Analysis and Investigations, members of the Assembly Minority Conference have called on the Legislature to convene a hearing to review and investigate New York’s policies, decisions and protocols that were utilized in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on […]

Byrne: Don’t Punish Out-Of-State Healthcare Workers Who Answered Our Plea for Help

Posted: May 12, 2020 in Health, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) is pleased to announce his full support and co-sponsorship of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino (R,C,I-Sayville) and Sen. Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) which would waive state income taxes for first responders, healthcare workers and other professionals who have come to New York to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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