Grant Allows for Life-Saving Equipment, Training at Programs for People with Disabilities
Jan 15, 2025
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (JANUARY 9, 2025) – People Inc. will equip each of its 155 group homes, 25-day programs and 20 respite locations with new, state-of-the-art devices designed to assist in the event of a choking incident. The initiative is possible...
Assemblymember Karen McMahon Named Chair of Assembly Ethics & Guidance Committee
Jan 10, 2025
On Thursday, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie announced the appointment of Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) as Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance. “I am honored to accept this appointment as Chair of the Assembly Ethics...
Assemblymember McMahon to Sponsor Citizen Preparedness Program
Dec 28, 2024
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) is once again partnering with the New York National Guard and the New York State Office of Emergency Management to present a Citizen Preparedness Training program. The event will take place at the Harlem Road Community...
McMahon Down Syndrome Awareness Legislation Signed into Law by Governor
Dec 14, 2024
Legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) that will help provide important information to families and parents of infants with Down syndrome was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday. McMahon’s bill passed both houses...
Braving the Storm: Supporting Buffalo’s DSPs and the I/DD Community
Dec 9, 2024
Buffalo’s winters are legendary for their severity, testing the resilience of residents and essential workers alike. During these storms, direct support professionals (DSPs) at nonprofit provider agencies brave icy roads, howling winds, and power outages...
Cultivate Community This Holiday Season
Nov 21, 2024
It is an honor to represent this community in the New York State Assembly and I will continue to do my best to bring your concerns to Albany. I choose to focus on those things within our control – the good work that can be accomplished at the state...
Legislative Session Brought the Well-Being and Safety of Children and Families to the Forefront
Jun 27, 2024
During this year’s legislative session, we passed numerous bills to improve the quality of life across our state. I worked hard to pass legislation focusing on the safety and well-being of New York children and families, such as guarding kids against...
2024-25 State Budget Makes NYS Better Place to Live, Work, And Learn
Apr 23, 2024
“This weekend, my colleagues and I wrapped up a long and arduous budget process. While the debates and negotiations were exhaustive, we’ve put together a final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 that delivers for individuals, families, businesses, and...
State Legislators Announce Major Investment in Artificial Intelligence at University at Buffalo
Apr 18, 2024
Albany, NY – Today, April 18, 2024, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Karen McMahon announced that the FY 2024-2025 state budget will include $250 million to establish Empire AI, a state-owned research and computing facility at the...
Honoring and Supporting Women in Amherst & Throughout NYS This Women’s History Month
Mar 18, 2024
It is always important to take time to acknowledge the remarkable women in our lives and let them know just how loved and appreciated they are. Women’s History Month is a particularly special time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of all women,...
