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Assemblymember Wallace: Hateful Rhetoric of Michael Knowles Has No Place in Our Community

“It is deeply disturbing to learn that a student group would choose to invite Michael Knowles – an individual who is known for espousing anti-LGBTQ+, misogynistic, and xenophobic views – to our community. Statistics show that hate crimes are rising...

Assemblymember Wallace: We Need to Educate Kids on Harms of Social Media

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster), joined by education professionals and mental health experts, announced her legislation to raise awareness about the dangers of social media use.A growing body of research shows that excessive social...

Assemblymembers Host Discussion with Stakeholders to Address Nursing Shortage

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) was joined by Assemblymembers Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) and William Conrad (D-Tonawanda) to discuss legislation aimed at increasing the number of nurses graduating from nursing programs to address the...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces New Law to Expand Defibrillator Accessibility in Fitness Facilities

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined Assemblymember Michael Norris (R-Lockport) to announce the enactment of her legislation to expand access to lifesaving AED devices in gyms and fitness centers across New York State (A744, 2022).Beginning...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces New Law to Expand Defibrillator Accessibility in Fitness Facilities

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined Assemblymember Michael Norris (R-Lockport) to announce the enactment of her legislation to expand access to lifesaving AED devices in gyms and fitness centers across New York State (A744, 2022)....

Assemblymember Wallace: Governor’s State of the State Lays Out Bold Vision to Address Pressing Issues

“Governor Hochul’s State of the State address laid out a bold vision to tackle the issues that matter most not only to New Yorkers but to all Americans. I applaud her plan to prioritize public safety by investing in anti-violence initiatives, increasing...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding to Keep Lancaster Public Library Open on Sundays During School Year

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $15,000 in state funding for the Friends of the Lancaster Public Library to help cover operating costs associated with remaining open on Sundays during the school year,...

Assemblymember Wallace Advocates for Passage of Digital Fair Repair Act

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) called for passage of the groundbreaking Digital Fair Repair Act (A7006B), which requires manufacturers to provide consumers with repair information for digital devices. The legislation is the first of...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures $25,000 for Cheektowaga Youth Baseball

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she had secured $25,000 for Cheektowaga Youth Baseball for equipment and uniforms for the young athletes. Cheektowaga Youth Baseball serves boys and girls from ages three to 19 in a season...

Assemblymember Wallace Calls on Governor to Sign Bill Creating Advance Care Awareness Campaign

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) called on Governor Hochul to sign legislation (A8880) that would direct the New York State Department of Health to create and implement a statewide campaign to raise awareness of the importance of advance...
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