Deeply honored to join friends, family, loved ones of Congresswoman Nita Lowey, and members of our community to celebrate her life and legacy, and to unveil the dedication of the grassy space at Kensico Dam Plaza as the Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Community Green.
Shelley Mayer
@shelleybmayer.bsky.social
NY State Senator for the 37th Senate District. Chair of the State Senate Education Committee. Lifelong public servant. #NYSSenate
Your vote is your voice, and your voice matters! On National Voter Registration Day (Tuesday, September 15), visit any of the following four locations and register to vote. You do not have to join a specific political party, but you must be registered in order to vote in the November election. (1/3)
Fantastic kick-off to our Youth Advisory council for 2026-27!! Almost 100 young people from throughout the 37th SD joining to build new connections, develop their own ideas and policy proposals, volunteer in the community and make a difference!
This #LaborDay, we honor the workers who keep our communities strong, secure, productive and vibrant! Let us also recommit ourselves to working for fair wages, good benefits and the ability to retire with dignity for workers everywhere.
So happy to run into my wonderful friend, former Port Chester Police Chief Richard Conway, today at the Saint Frances AME Zion Church Friends and Family Day picnic. What a leader and great friend!
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
Thrilled to join Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, County Executive Ken Jenkins, Tuckahoe Mayor Cara Kronen, the Tuckahoe Union Free School District and Superintendent Benjamin Roberts…
Wishing a fantastic school year to all our students, teachers and staff!
Pleased to have secured $100,000 in State funding to assist the Scarsdale Police Department in purchasing two new motorcycles and a motorcycle trailer. It is crucial that our local police departments and officers have the necessary resources to respond to emergencies and keep our community safe.
I was delighted to join The Capitol Theatre in celebrating its 100th anniversary! For a century, the Capitol Theatre has brought our community together through music, arts, culture, and fantastic performances.
This evening! The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a virtual public comment hearing on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. regarding the DEC permit application to remove a portion of the Lake Isle Dam’s spillway, which is the precursor to lowering the water level of the lake (1/3)
Senator Shelley B. Mayer Statement on Landmark Meta Settlement and New Protections for Children
Great visit to the Purchase Free library to learn more about the fantastic community programs they have to offer. Thank you to Timothy Goldsmith, Purchase Free Library Administrator, Board President Roberta Hoffberg and Vice President Janine Gresham for the invitation.
While women throughout the U.S. are subject to restrictions on their personal freedom and health care, New York State remains committed to protecting and expanding women's rights to ensure equal opportunity for all. #WomensEqualityDay
Wonderful time at the Muslim Heritage Festival this weekend! Thank you to Westchester County, Westchester County Parks, & Ahlan-NY for a terrific event that brought us together to learn about Muslim culture & traditions and to celebrate the diversity that makes Westchester such a vibrant community.
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a virtual public comment hearing Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. regarding the DEC permit application to remove a portion of the Lake Isle Dam’s spillway, which is the precursor to lowering the water level of the lake by approx. seven feet.
Honored to join the community at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yonkers for this weekend's Ukrainian Independence Day ceremony. Together, we hope for Ukraine’s success in its current fight for freedom and for a path to peace.
The people of Ukraine declared their independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. 35 years later, we stand with Ukraine in its ongoing fight for freedom.
Pleased to join the Yonkers Public Library (YPL) staff and Board of Trustees and Mayor Mike Spano to celebrate the newly repaved parking lot at the Yonkers Grinton I. Will Library.
Happy #SeniorCitizensDay! Today and every day, we honor and celebrate seniors for their experience, their wisdom and their contributions to our community, our country and our world.
Glad to join Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and her team, along with Assemblyman Steve Otis, for a tour of three sites in DEC’s successful Brownfield Cleanup Program.
Proud to join the Yonkers Indian Independence Day celebration, as this year marked 80 years of India’s independence from British rule. It was an honor to participate in the flag raising and celebrate India’s rich culture, history, and traditions.
Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to my back-to-school drive with United Way of Westchester and Putnam Counties. The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for students, but for many families in our community, school supplies are a burdensome cost.
Proud to join our community to celebrate the 50th Annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam, hosted by the Westchester Jewish Council. Thank you to everyone who attended to celebrate Jewish music, dance, arts and food.
Great time at the Tuckahoe Music Festival, enjoying the music and meeting residents, including Loriann and Amruta, two wonderful moms from Eastchester. Thank you Harmeet Goindi, Tuckahoe Village Trustee and the Village for putting this together and to the sponsors for helping make it possible.
Happy to join City & State for a panel discussion, “Supporting the Whole Student.” As Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I appreciated the opportunity to talk about what it takes to make sure every student has the support and opportunity to succeed -
Each year on August 15, we recognize the anniversary of India’s independence from British rule. Happy 80th #IndianIndependenceDay to all who celebrate!
So many reasons to celebrate! Congratulations to Graciela Ochoa Barragan, who was sworn in as a U.S. citizen on August 5. Not only is she a brand new citizen, she is also the proud mom of Luis Angel Ochoa, who served as my Constituent Services and Community Outreach Associate for two years, (1/2)
Happy to attend Westchester Community Health Center’s (WCHC) Greenburgh Health Fair during National Health Center Week! This was a great opportunity to learn about the vital services WCHC provides to the community – in addition to affordable, high-quality primary care, (1/2)
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a powerful way for high school students in NY State Senate District 37 to take action and make a difference in their communities. The YAC has led clothing drives, clean-ups, college fairs, voter registration events, and even traveled to the State Capitol. (1/2)