Harckham Provides $200K Grant for a New, Energy-Efficient Heating System in Buchanan

The new heating system in Buchanan’s Village Hall replaced an oil-fired boiler from the early 1970s

Harckham Hosts Senior Resource Fair in Yorktown Heights

More than 300 people attended the event to learn about various health and community resources

Support Connection Receives $50K Investment Thanks to Harckham Grant

The Yorktown-based organization provides emotional, social, and educational support to women, their families, and friends affected by cancer

Harckham Joins Kent Community for Daniel Nimham Statue Dedication Ceremony

State Senator secured $50K grant funding for a bronze likeness of the Wappinger Indigenous leader and Revolutionary War patriot

Harckham Provides $100K Grant to Support Bedford Seniors

A new bus will provide daily transportation for seniors who wish to participate in the Town of Bedford's many community programs

Harckham Announces $100,000 State Grant for New Radio Communications Equipment for Goldens Bridge Fire Dept.

The new radios align the Goldens Bridge FD with frequencies implemented by Westchester County's Dept. of Emergency Services

Solar Roof Project Completed in Lewisboro, Thanks to State Grant Secured by Harckham

The 36-panel solar array will generate over 23,000 kWh of electricity a year—enough to serve all of the park’s needs and save $6K annually

Stewart-Cousins, Harckham Announce Completion of $1.415M Road Improvements in Patterson

State Investment Will Create Hundreds of Jobs, Millions in Tax Revenue

Harckham, Burdick Advance Accessibility in New York with the “Traveling with Dignity Act”

Legislators, advocates urge signing of bill to require adjustable adult changing tables in restroom facilities in public locations

Harckham Delivers $2.1 Million to Local Municipalities for Public Safety Projects

Each municipality in the 40th Senate District is receiving $100,000 in grants

Harckham Celebrates the Completion of Sidewalk Renovations in Sleepy Hollow

The project was made possible through a $200,000 state grant that Harckham secured for the Village of Sleepy Hollow

Harckham Announces Roof Replacement for the Verplanck Fire Department Funded by $100,000 State Grant

The project will address significant structural concerns caused by an aging roof on a firehouse built in 1962

Harckham’s Bill to Improve Behavioral Health Care Services Signed into Law

The new law will streamline care for people confronting substance use disorders and serious mental illness

Harckham’s $100K Funding Makes New Castle Playground Possible

Amsterdam Park, one of New Castle’s busiest recreational sites, serves as the home of the Town Day Camp

Harckham Secures State Grant for Pedestrian Crossing Safety on Route 6 in Mahopac

“This important public safety measure is a testament to what we can achieve for the safety of our residents when people work together"

Mayer, Harckham Announce $2M Funding in FY2026-2027 Budget for Hendrick Hudson Schools

District still coping with tax funding losses from Indian Point closure

Harckham Secures $474K for Community Organizations

Funding will support veterans, survivors of domestic violence, at-risk youth and more

Harckham Passes 81 Bills in 2026 Legislative Session

A focus on assisting municipalities, public health and safety, and protecting the environment

Harckham’s 21st Food Drive Collects 750 Pounds of Food for Fred’s Pantry in Peekskill

The state senator was joined by a dozen volunteers from the food pantry, plus members of his own team and interns from his district office

Harckham Inducts Brian Sillik into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

A recipient of the Purple Heart, Sillik served in the U.S Army as a Helicopter Crew Chief during the Vietnam War

Harckham Secures $100K for Improvements at Onatru Farm Park in Lewisboro

The upgrades improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow at one of Lewisboro’s most heavily used recreational facilities

Harckham, Burdick and Advocates Call for Increased Funding and Support for Child Care in NY

Too many New Yorkers—80% of households, according to one report—still don’t have access to affordable, high-quality child care

Harckham, Levenberg Bill Would Extend Indian Point Cessation Mitigation Fund

This legislation will allow impacted entities dealing tax revenue reductions to receive financial assistance for up to five years

Harckham Has Four Environmental Bills Passed in Senate’s Earth Day Package

Chair of Environmental Conservation Committee urges solar energy transition to save costs and protect public health

Harckham Co-Hosts Career & Trade Union Expo at Peekskill High School

The goal of the career expo was to introduce and connect high school juniors and seniors with career pathways in various fields

Harckham Honors Three SD40 Residents at Jazz Appreciation Month Commemoration

Akua Dixon, Tony Jefferson and John Scofield recognized for contributions to music and culture of NY

Harckham Honors Three SD40 Residents During Irish Heritage Month Commemoration

This event is an opportunity to honor the diverse perspectives and experiences that have shaped New York’s identity

Harckham Hosts Coffee and Conversation Event in Shrub Oak

Over 60 people attend to discuss high utility rates, affordability, healthcare and more

Harckham Announces Hart Library Improvements

State Senate funding for energy-efficient LED lighting on the lower level and a new mobile information desk in the children's area

Harckham, Levenberg Celebrate Completion of $25 Million Annsville Circle Project

“The real-world cost of rising seas and more extreme weather”

Local Musician Joe Duraes Honors Firefighters With New Single 'We’ll Put It Out Somehow (Larry's Song)'

Set for Release on Saturday, March 7

Harckham, Levenberg Join Parents, Educators in Calling for Increased UPK Capacity and Funding

Only about 56% of four-year-olds were enrolled in UPK last year due to a shortage of slots at local programs

Harckham Hosts Coffee and Conversation Gathering in Mahopac

Event gives residents an opportunity to raise concerns about high utility bills

Harckham: Nearly $23 Million in State Funding for Local Roads—Double Since 2019

“This is a direct investment in our communities and our economy”

Elected Officials and Utility Customers Call on State to Rein in NYSEG

“New Yorkers are Facing a Cost-of-Living Crisis”

Harckham Announces Funding to Help Rehabilitate Kent Community Center

$100K for new energy-efficient HVAC and new EV stations

Free tax assistance through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has helped local residents for decades, particularly seniors and people with low to moderate income

Elected Officials, Union Leaders Call for Continued Increased Road Safety Investments in Next State Budget

NYSDOT Region 8, which includes the Hudson Valley, has the worst rated roads in the state

Harckham Finishes 2025 with 33 of His Bills Signed into Law

Enacted legislation protects public health, fights climate change and assists municipalities

Harckham Announces Funding for Katonah American Legion Post

Major renovations made possible through a $100,000 grant secured by State Sen. Harckham, as Post near its 80th anniversary