Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the introduction of legislation (A7608) to combat the abuse of a condominium tax loophole, which has allowed free-standing, single-family homes to receive property and school tax breaks of...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the completion of renovations to repaint and restore the main portico and front porch of the Lancaster Historical Society Museum, located at 40 Clark St. In 2019, Assemblymember Wallace secured...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) presented a citation to honor and commend Gene Baran, of Lancaster, for consistently donating blood every four weeks for over 50 years. As a result, Baran has donated blood over 300 times and given...

“While I appreciate the Governor’s desire to pay tribute to the essential workers who died of COVID-19 this weekend, we must not forget why we observe Memorial Day - to honor the fallen members of our armed forces. These brave service-members answered...

“Robust, independent, and local journalism is absolutely vital to our society. Journalists hold people in power to account, act as public watchdogs against bad actors in positions of power and keep the public informed of the issues that matter in our...

“Yesterday, New York State released updated guidance on safety protocols for childcare programs and summer camps that blindsided many providers and parents. Under the new regulations, children as young as 2 are required to wear masks in most indoor...

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she co-sponsored to provide for compassionate care visitations at nursing homes during public health emergencies has taken effect today. The new law (A1052B) would ensure that...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $25,000 in the fiscal year 2021-22 budget in order to fund badly needed repairs to the parking lot of the Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban VFW Post 7275, 3741 Walden Ave., Lancaster....

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced the passage of a resolution she sponsored to repeal Executive Order 202.52, which had required patrons to purchase a food item with alcohol beverages served on premises. “While the governor...

“For years, I have advocated for and sponsored legislation to establish safe minimum staffing levels for nursing homes and healthcare facilities. As many healthcare workers and patient advocates have warned us, understaffing is far too common in our...

Today, Assemblymembers Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) and Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) announced that they had passed historic investments in childcare in the New York State 2021-22 fiscal year budget. The budget, which the Legislature passed earlier this...

Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) recently presented a proclamation to Robin Finsterbach, owner of Aunt Robin’s Diner, 3580 Walden Ave., Lancaster, for providing hundreds of meals to local residents in need. Since 2014, Ms. Finsterbach...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that her proposal to allocate a portion of tax revenue from mobile sports betting to youth sports and recreation programs was passed in the 2021-22 budget. Under the budget provisions passed...

“I am deeply troubled by reports alleging that government staff and resources were used to facilitate publication of the Governor’s private book deal. I’ve already reached out to the Chair of the Judiciary Committee and been assured that our Assembly...

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation (A1052B) to authorize compassionate care visitation in nursing homes was signed into law. The legislation, which Assemblymember Wallace sponsored and advocated for, would...

“I applaud Senator Schumer for his recommendation of Trini Ross as the next United States Attorney for the Western District of New York. I have known Ms. Ross professionally and personally for almost 20 years, and I can attest that she has the experience,...

“While I support much of the 2021-22 budget, especially provisions that allocate more funding for local schools and other vital public programs in our community, I’m strongly opposed to the Excluded Workers Fund. This misguided and fiscally irresponsible...

“Western New York’s small businesses are not only the backbone of our economy, but the livelihood of countless New Yorkers. While the safety measures put in place to protect public health have been critical in our fight against COVID, they’ve created...

Albany – Today, March 12, 2021, New York State Senator Sean Ryan, and New York State Assemblymembers Monica Wallace, Karen McMahon, Jon Rivera, and Bill Conrad released the following joint statement: “The New York State Constitution allows for the...

“The independent investigation by the New York Attorney General must continue and should be expanded to include the most recent allegations, including the deeply troubling allegations that the Cuomo administration intentionally omitted or changed data...