Press Releases

Assemblymember Wallace: New Laws Increase Transparency for Nursing Home Residents

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that a law (A5848) she sponsored to improve transparency in residential care facilities recently took effect. The legislation requires long-term care facilities to provide residents and their...

Assemblymember Wallace on Announced Reopening of Canadian Border

“The planned reopening of our northern border in the coming weeks is fantastic news and long overdue. As an elected official who represents many businesses that rely on Canadian visitors, including the Walden Galleria, I recognize how critical Canadian...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $10,000 for Hands-on Youth Waterway Education Program

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Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding for Friends of Reinstein Woods to support programming to teach students about the health and importance of local waterways. Every October, the...

Assemblymember Wallace: Congratulations to Trini Ross on Her Historic Confirmation as U.S. Attorney for Western District of New York

“I congratulate Trini Ross on her confirmation as the next United States Attorney for the Western District of New York. Having known Ms. Ross professionally and personally for almost 20 years, I can attest that she has the experience, character, and...

Assemblymember Wallace, Cheektowaga Police Department Announce Initiatives to Combat Substance Abuse

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Cheektowaga Police Chief Brian Gould announced $17,500 in funding for a substance abuse screening program used by the Cheektowaga Police Department to screen individuals for substance addiction...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $120,000 for Depew Police Department to Purchase Body Cameras

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the Depew Police Department recently purchased 25 body cameras thanks to $120,000 in funding that she secured in the 2021-22 state budget. The cameras use cloud-based storage and are...

Assemblymember Wallace: Governor Hochul Shattered Barriers, Made History Today

“Kathy Hochul shattered barriers and made history today as the first woman to serve as Governor of New York State. It is truly an exciting day.  “I am confident that Governor Hochul has the experience and skills necessary to lead us out of this...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $25,000 for WNY Heroes, Inc. Operation B.O.O.T.S. Peer-to-Peer Program

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Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $25,000 in state funding for WNY Heroes, Inc. Operation B.O.O.T.S. peer-to-peer program. WNY Heroes, Inc. was founded in 2007 by Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $20,000 to Replace Aging Elevator at Lancaster Public Library

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $20,000 in state funding to help the Lancaster Public Library, 5466 Broadway, maintain its aging, 46-year-old elevator by replacing the control panel. Patrons with limited...

Assemblymember Wallace, Miss New York Discusses Vision for Using Youth Sports to Benefit Disadvantaged Youth

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Sydney Park, who was crowned 2021 Miss New York, recently met with youth sports advocates to discuss their efforts to benefit underprivileged children and teens through new investments in youth sports...

Assemblymember Wallace: Governor’s Resignation is Good for New York State

“I appreciate the Governor’s decision to put the good of the State of New York ahead of his own personal interests and resign. When these allegations first emerged, I called on the Governor to step aside for the good of the state and to allow the...

Assemblymember Wallace’s Statement on Attorney General’s Report

“The Attorney General’s report paints a deeply disturbing picture of toxic and illegal behavior by the Governor.Given the gravity of the allegations, I reiterate my call for the Governor to immediately step down.Our state constitution allows the lieutenant...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $15,000 for Hull house Foundation to Build New Barn

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $15,000 in state funding for the Hull House Foundation, which is dedicated to maintaining and preserving the memory of one of Western New York’s oldest homes, located...

Study Confirms Need to Limit Cut Through Traffic on Stutzman Road

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace, Town of Lancaster Supervisor Ronald Ruffino and Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro announced the results of a traffic study in the area of Pleasant View Drive in Lancaster. The three officials agreed with the...

Assemblymember Wallace Calls on Governor Cuomo to Sign Opioid Lockbox Bill

“As an elected official, as a mother, and as the aunt of a nephew who died at 23 years young from an opioid addiction, I’m calling on Governor Cuomo to sign the opioid lockbox legislation (A6395). This legislation, which passed unanimously in both...

Assemblymember Wallace Launches Summer Reading Challenge to Keep Youth Engaged Over Break

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she is sponsoring the New York State Assembly’s 2021 Summer Reading Challenge. Children and youth who demonstrate that they read for 15 minutes for 40 or more days during the months...

Assemblymember Wallace: Abuse of Condo Tax Loophole Increases Taxes for Erie County Residents

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the introduction of legislation (A7608) to combat the abuse of a condominium tax loophole, which has allowed free-standing, single-family homes to receive property and school tax breaks of...

Assemblymember Wallace Visits Newly Renovated Lancaster Historical Society

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the completion of renovations to repaint and restore the main portico and front porch of the Lancaster Historical Society Museum, located at 40 Clark St. In 2019, Assemblymember Wallace secured...

Assemblymember Wallace Honors Lancaster Resident for Donating Blood Over 300 Times

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) presented a citation to honor and commend Gene Baran, of Lancaster, for consistently donating blood every four weeks for over 50 years. As a result, Baran has donated blood over 300 times and given...

Assemblymember Wallace: Reserve Memorial Day for Fallen Service-Members, Set Another Date to Remember Essential Workers who Died from COVID-19

“While I appreciate the Governor’s desire to pay tribute to the essential workers who died of COVID-19 this weekend, we must not forget why we observe Memorial Day - to honor the fallen members of our armed forces. These brave service-members answered...