Press Releases

Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Improve Emergency Vehicle Repair Time Signed into Law

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored to protect investments made in emergency vehicles by municipalities and fire companies has been signed into law (Chapter 387 of 2018). This legislation (A.10424)...

Wallace, Kennedy Joined by Village of Sloan Officials to Announce Substantial State Funding for Aging Sewer Infrastructure Contributing to Scajaquada Creek Pollution

Cheektowaga, NY – Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) were joined by Village of Sloan Mayor Thomas Ferrucci Wednesday morning to announce over $1.5 million in state funding for the village, which will be...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces New Law to Financially Support Gold Star Parents

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that a bill she cosponsored to provide an annual increase in the rate of compensation for Gold Star Parents who have lost a child in the armed services during a time of war (A.2799-A) has been signed...

Assemblymember Wallace Attends Fire Safety Community Events

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) attended several events focused on fire safety, education, and firefighter recruitment that were hosted by local volunteer fire departments. Events were held this across WNY today to mark the conclusion...

Assemblymember Monica Wallace Announces $75,000 State Grant to Establish Lucy Calkin Writing Workshop within Cheektowaga-Sloan School District

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $75,000 in state funding for the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District for the implementation of a new writing workshop. During the 2017-2018 school year, the school district...

Assemblymember Wallace Hosts Sold Out Concert Honoring Area Veterans

Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) hosted a concert Monday night at the Leonard Post VFW on Walden Avenue to honor area veterans and their families for their service and commitment to the United States. Over 300 veterans and family members attended...

Assemblymember Monica Wallace Announces $75,000 State Grant to Establish School Resource Officer Pilot Program in Depew School District

Depew, NY – Today, on the first day of classes for Depew School District students, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) was joined by Depew Superintendent Jeffrey Rabey, Depew Mayor Jesse Nikonowicz, Depew Chief of Police Stanley Carwile,...

Assemblymember Wallace, Speaker Heastie, Supervisor Benczkowski Announce Funding for New Emergency Traffic Signal Systems for South Line Fire Department

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace was joined by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to announce that she has secured $150,000 in state funding for emergency traffic signal systems at the Boxwood Lane and French Road locations of the South Line Volunteer...

Assemblymember Wallace Tours Tri-Community Food Pantry, Announces State Funding

Yesterday, while on a tour of the Tri-Community Food Pantry, Assemblymember Monica Wallace announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding for the Tri-Community Food Pantry. The food pantry, located at 722 Terrace Boulevard in Depew, provides...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces State Funding for Restoration of Historic Hull House

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace announced that she has secured state funding to assist in the ongoing restoration project of the historic Hull House in Lancaster, New York. The $10,000 grant will be used to restore the homestead’s deteriorating...

Assemblymember Wallace, Senator Kennedy Announce Substantial State Funding for Julia Boyer Reinstein Library

Cheektowaga, NY – Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace and Senator Tim Kennedy announced $116,483 in state funding for capital improvements at Julia Boyer Reinstein Library. This funding will be used toward the replacement of a major portion of the...

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Assemblymember Wallace Announces State Funding for Maryvale School District

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured an additional $75,000 in state funding for Maryvale School District’s academic programs. “Few investments have a greater impact than ones made in public education,”...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces That Her Bill to Ban ‘Golden Parachute’ Severance Packages at Public Authorities Has Passed the Assembly

Early March, in response to a “golden parachute” severance package negotiated at the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) with its executive director, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) introduced the “Severance Pay Limitation Act” to...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces That a Package of Legislation to Assist Domestic Violence Victims Passes Assembly, Introduces Dating Violence Education Legislation

Today, in the wake of the resignation of former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced a package of bills passed this week by the New York State Assembly to empower and provide resources to domestic...

Assemblymember Wallace, Senator Kennedy, Erie County Health Department Kick Off Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Discuss Safety and Prevention

Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) were joined by Erie County Health Department Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve to kick off Lyme Disease Awareness Month, which is recognized...

Assemblymember Wallace Recognizes International Firefighters Day, Highlights Accomplishments for Firefighters

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster), chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services, recognized International Firefighters Day today, May 4th, by pledging her ongoing support for firefighters and their families. Wallace...

Assemblymember Wallace: Legislation Decouples Teacher Evaluations from State Tests, Returns Control to Local School Districts

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she co-sponsored relating to teacher evaluations passed the Assembly today. The legislation eliminates the state mandate for standardized tests to be linked to teacher evaluations...

Assemblymember Wallace Hosts Opioid Forum at Maryvale High School

Last night, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) hosted an opioid community forum at Maryvale High School for residents of Cheektowaga to receive an update on the opioid epidemic, steps being taken to end addiction, and to ask questions of experts....

Assemblymember Wallace: State Budget Assists Localities, Invests in Western New York’s Infrastructure

“Reliable transportation is key to economic growth and job creation in our region. The state budget provides much-needed funding to ensure Western New York’s roads and bridges are safe to travel on for our families and business owners, while helping...