“As detailed in the report of the Assembly Judiciary committee, our committee has concluded that former Governor Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and misconduct and that he also likely violated the public officer’s law by enlisting...

"Coming forward with allegations of sexual assault takes incredible courage, and anyone who does so deserves justice. Sadly, the four brave young women who came forward with sexual abuse allegations against Christopher Belter were denied the justice that...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding to support Buffalo Peacemakers Youth Violence and Gang Intervention Program. Buffalo Peacemakers is comprised of four community groups – Back...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $25,000 in state funding for the Town of Cheektowaga’s Youth & Recreation Services to provide affordable, intramural sports programs for area youth. Beginning in spring...

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...

“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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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 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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...