Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) is pleased to report the successful completion of his second Trailblazing with Byrne event of the year on Saturday, May 22nd in the Town of Southeast at the Tonetta Lake Trailhead, which is part of the Maybrook Trailway and larger Empire State Trail.
Byrne met with constituents both virtually and in-person for an hour of Q & A, which was simultaneously live-streamed on YouTube, before taking an hour-long walk along the Empire State Trail to continue the discussion, promote healthy living and take in the natural beauty. Discussion included taxes and spending, public safety and policing, proposed education mandates like critical race theory, and Governor Cuomo’s growing list of scandals including his withholding of COVID-19 nursing home mortality info and self-serving book deal.
The event garnered participation from a number of local residents, including Putnam Co. Legislator Joseph Castellano, Southeast Town Councilmen Eric Larca and John O’Connor, Southeast Town Planning Board Member Eric Cyprus, former Putnam Deputy Co. Exec and Chair of Co. Legislature Dan Birmingham and former MTA Police Chief Kevin McConville.
“Thank you to everyone who participated in our second Trailblazing with Byrne event this year.” said Byrne. “This event provides me an additional opportunity to engage with members of our community both in-person and virtually. Not only did we get the chance to discuss a wide variety of important issues, but we also got some fresh air, exercise and enjoyment from viewing the beautiful scenery along the trail. I look forward to continuing our Trailblazing walks throughout the spring and summer.”
Upcoming Trailblazing with Byrne and Coffee with Kevin events are below:
June 5
Coffee with Kevin
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Trailblazing with Byrne
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Mt Hope Rd Trailhead (Across from Mahopac Library)
Mt. Hope Rd., Mahopac NY 10541
June 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Coffee with Kevin
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Trailblazing with Byrne
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Yorktown Town Hall Trailhead (Behind the Town Hall near memorial)