Much fun at the Meals on Main Street 5K and Fun Run — to raise money to help feed our neighbors. Deeply grateful to Meals on Main for the work it does to support our community and for everyone who participated in the day’s activities.

What are you thankful for this year? If you would like to participate in the NYS Senate Thanksgiving Showcase, please submit your essay, poetry or artwork electronically to mayer.senate.gov by November 20, 2026.

Wage theft is a serious offense with real consequences for hardworking New Yorkers and their families. I am proud to sponsor legislation to strengthen accountability for wage theft by allowing the suspension of an employer’s license to do business in NYS following a conviction.

Happy to join my colleagues and the Latino U College Access (LUCA) to announce critical funding we were able to secure in the New York State Budget. This funding will allow LUCA to expand its work and provide even more young people in our community access to higher education.

TODAY! My constituent services staff will hold mobile office hours today, Tuesday, October 13, at Yonkers Will Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to stop by with questions in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole!

Today, we mark the arrival of Christopher Columbus in North America, and celebrate the courage and adventurous spirit that brought generations of Italian people to thrive in the New World and to contribute so much to our nation!

Statement from Senator Shelley Mayer on the ICE Shooting in Marble Hill "Yesterday, a man was shot by a federal immigration agent in New York City. Seven rounds were fired at his vehicle, with his five-year-old son sitting in the back seat.

As we mark the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, we continue to pray for the lives that were lost and for the survivors, for an end to the suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza, for an end to war, and for a plan for lasting peace throughout the region.

Another fantastic meeting of my Youth Advisory Council, run by Christine Fils-Aime, my Director of Constituent Services and Community Affairs and Juan Ruiz Diaz, Constituent Services and Community Affairs Associate. Thank you to the Tuckahoe Community Center for hosting this month's meeting.

Thank you to White Plains Library for hosting mobile office hours! Next stop for my constituent services team is the Yonkers Will Library on October 13. If you need assistance with a state agency, you can always call my office at 914-934-5250 or email smayer@nysenate.gov for assistance.

TONIGHT! Please join me and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) for an information session on student loans. Participants will learn about grants, scholarships, loan forgiveness, and how to navigate the application process. Register: tinyurl.com/StudentLoanInfoSignUp

Glad to join the New York State School Boards Association today to discuss the importance of student voices on school boards. In 2024, my legislation was enacted to require school districts to have at least one student ex-officio school board member.

Honored to receive the Friends of the Council award from the New York State Council of School Superintendents. I was happy to discuss shared education goals with school leaders. I thank the council for this opportunity and for their commitment to schools and children across our state.

Pleased to participate in NYSUT’s “Unplugged Conference" and to join the panel "How Can State and Local Policy Support Building Human-Centered Schools?"  I was glad to discuss New York’s bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones and to talk through the benefits and drawbacks of technology in schools.

Join the staffs of State Senators Shelley Mayer and Nathalia Fernandez and Neighbors Link for a day of FREE one-on-one immigration consultations in New Rochelle. Get help with family petitions, work permits, humanitarian relief, citizenship/naturalization and know-your-rights information. (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who joined this weekend to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and to speak out against ICE’s brutality in our communities. Our nation is strongest when we uphold our democratic principles, honor the rule of law, and act with humanity and compassion.

TOMORROW! My constituent services staff will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, September 29 at White Plains Public Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will also be available on Tuesday, October 13 at Yonkers Will Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (1/2)

To all who celebrate, may this Sukkot bring you joy, laughter, and the blessings of family, as we hope and work for the mitzvah of joy for all. Chag Sukkot Sameach!

A September nor'easter is expected this weekend and will bring strong winds starting at about 9 PM tonight and continuing through 6 PM Sunday. Westchester is expected to receive 1-2 inches of rain, with a risk of flooding. Please stay safe.

RALLY MOVED INSIDE — Join me, other elected leaders, friends, neighbors, and community members in solidarity with immigrant families and speak out against brutality by ICE in our communities.

Join me, other elected leaders, friends, neighbors, and community members in solidarity with immigrant families and speak out against brutality by ICE in our communities. We will gather at 4:30 PM at Constitution Park to stand together for the dignity, safety, and rights of our immigrant neighbors.

Happy to join the Jewish Business Network and County Executive Ken Jenkins for the JBN Gabelli Executive Legislative Luncheon to discuss priorities facing Westchester and New York State. I thank them for the invitation and for sharing their insights.

Please join me and the Community Service Society, on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 pm, for a webinar on navigating changes to Medicaid coverage following H.R.1. Register: us06web.zoom.us/MEETING/REGI...

Much fun celebrating the 20th anniversary of Dads Take Your Child to School Day at White Plains’ Mamaroneck Avenue School! The White Plains Youth Bureau and Grandpas United do a wonderful job recognizing and celebrating the important role 1/2

Saturday was a beautiful day for my annual hike at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation with Senator Pete Harckham! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Taro Letaka, Assistant Director of Conservation at Westchester County Parks, for guiding us and sharing your expertise!

From my family to yours, wishing an easy and meaningful fast to all who observe Yom Kippur.

Please join Senator Pete Harckham and me for our annual guided hike at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to noon. The 1.2-mile hike will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Registration is required: tinyurl.com/2026SenateHike

Glad my team set up voter registration tables in New Rochelle, Yonkers, Port Chester, and White Plains yesterday, helping residents register to vote! Democracy works best when everyone participates.

Happy to join Bronxville Police Sergeant Nicole Longo and her family for her promotion to Sergeant at Bronxville Village Hall. Proud to have been part of the effort to make this happen!

Join me in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth (from September 15 to October 15) to honor the many countries of origin, rich histories, and significant contributions of all Hispanic/Latino Americans.