Assemblymember Wallace Joins Mayor Ruda, Lancaster Fire Department to Open Newly Renovated Firefighter’s Park
Aug 23, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently joined Village of Lancaster Mayor Lynne Ruda and members of the Lancaster Fire Department to unveil upgrades to Firefighter’s Park in the Village of Lancaster, which utilized $75,000 in state funding...
Assemblymember Wallace Secures Funding for South Line Fire Department Equipment
Aug 20, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently joined South Line Fire Department Chief Andy Dayton to see new lifesaving equipment bought with state funds she secured.South Line used the $125,000 state grant to acquire self-contained breathing apparatuses,...
Assemblymember Wallace, Parole Officers Call for Parole Law Reforms
Aug 14, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined parole officers and representatives of the Public Employees Federation to call for changes to the state’s parole system to protect public safety and hold parolees accountable for violating the...
Assemblymember Wallace Secures Funding for Lancaster Youth Bureau Programs
Aug 13, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) welcomed the return of the Lancaster Youth Bureau’s Summer Theatre Workshop on August 8 by announcing she has secured $15,000 for the Lancaster Youth Bureau to purchase air purifiers, a projector, and support...
Assemblymember Wallace, Speaker Heastie Announce $2 Million to Repair Critical Sanitary Sewer Pump Station
Aug 9, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) visited Cheektowaga Town Park on Thursday and announced they have secured $2 million to replace critical sanitary sewer infrastructure at the Harlem Road Pump Station. The...
Assemblymember Wallace Joins Town of Cheektowaga Leaders in Unveiling New Sculpture in Town Park
Jul 26, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace joined Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak and other local elected officials to unveil a new sculpture in Town Park that pays tribute to Cheektowaga’s Polish American heritage and history. The sculpture was fittingly...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding for Cheektowaga Police Department Therapy Dog, Officer Wellness Program
Jul 24, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced she has secured $50,000 in state funding for the Cheektowaga Police Department for officer wellness programs and the department’s first therapy dog. CPD joins a growing list of local police...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect Police Officer Privacy in Extreme Risk Protection Order Cases
Jul 23, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the New York State Assembly passed legislation she introduced (A7717B) that would protect the privacy of law enforcement officers in court proceedings to remove firearms from dangerous individuals,...
Assemblymember Wallace, Senator Ryan Call on OTB Board of Directors to Rescind $500,000 Severance Packages for Top Executives
Jul 12, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace and Senator Sean Ryan called on the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Board of Directors to rescind severance packages totaling over $500,000 for three departing executives. In late June, the OTB board approved the...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces $10,000 for Village of Depew Community Programming
Jul 1, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding to help the Village of Depew offer popular community programming, including the summer concert series, Founder’s Day, and Fall Fest. Assemblymember...
Assemblymember Wallace, Legislator Meyers Announce $650,000 for New Cheektowaga Police Training Facility
May 29, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers (D-Cheektowaga) announced that they have secured $650,000 in state and county funding for the Cheektowaga Police Department to complete its new training facility...
Assemblymember Wallace Recognizes Local Women of Distinction
May 24, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently honored several local women whose public service and support for the community earned them the title of Women of Distinction. The honorees were nominated by fellow community members during March, in...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces $500,000 to Help Establish Grief Center in Western New York
May 20, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $500,000 in state funding to establish a family grief center in Western New York.The center, which will be created under P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative’s Ultimate...
Assemblymember Wallace Welcomes Consul General of Poland, Local Polish Leaders to Albany
May 15, 2024
Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently joined members of the Legislature in welcoming Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Adrian Kubicki, to the New York State Capitol for an event recognizing October 2024 as Polish American Heritage...
Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding for Danceability, Inc.
May 13, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding to support Danceability, Inc., a nonprofit that serves people with special needs, in its mission to give children of every ability the chance to...
Assemblymember Wallace: Budget Supports Infrastructure and Assists Local Governments
May 3, 2024
“If there is one thing all New Yorkers agree on, it is the need to maintain safe and stable infrastructure. With this spending plan, I helped deliver billions in state funds to repair our roads and bridges and support local governments. Every dollar...
Assemblymember Wallace: Budget Cracks Down on Retail Theft, Protect Public Safety
Apr 22, 2024
“Protecting public safety is a top priority, and I’m pleased to announce that the state budget arms local law enforcement with additional tools to keep our community safe.In recent years, we’ve seen a drop in violent crime, particularly gun violence.Unfortunately,...
Assemblymember Wallace: New York Should Not Spend Billions to Address Migrant Crisis
Apr 22, 2024
“I strongly oppose spending $2.4 billion in state dollars to address the migrant crisis in New York City. I opposed this funding throughout the budget process, and I voted against this funding in the final budget. “Immigration is a federal issue...
Assemblymember Wallace: Budget Boosts Funding for K-12 Education, Aids in College Affordability
Apr 21, 2024
“Quality public education is essential to our families, our economy, and our future. With this budget, we are demonstrating how deeply we value our public schools and teachers.I’m proud to have joined my colleagues in advocating for and passing a...
Lancaster Police Department Acquires Body Cameras with Help from Assemblymember Wallace
Mar 7, 2024
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the Lancaster Police Department has received body-worn cameras for every officer thanks to $96,000 in state funding that she helped secure. Assemblymember Wallace advocated for and helped pass...