Press Releases

WKBW - DOT approves road sign to protect children with autism proposed by Assemblymember Monica Wallace

Lancaster Bee Column—Assemblymember Monica Wallace: Addressing community needs is top priority in budget

Assemblymember Wallace Passes Emergency Funding to Combat Coronavirus

“Last night, I helped pass $40 million in emergency funding to deal with the emerging novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat because it’s crucial that we invest in the necessary resources we need to combat this evolving, serious public health issue...

Wallace bill aims to stem boom in high-tech surveillance at K-12 schools

Assemblymember Wallace Passes Legislation Ensuring Young People Can Access Certified Gun Safety Instruction

“The 4-H Shooting Sports Program teaches young people how to use firearms safely and enjoy outdoor recreational activities,” said Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster). “To ensure New Yorkers can take advantage of this important...

Wallace calls for solution to voter registration concerns

Assemblymembers Jones and Wallace Introduce Legislation to Untie Federal Officers’ Hands to Keep Our Border Communities Safe

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) & Assemblywoman Monica Wallace (D-Cheektowaga) announced that they are introducing legislation to address some of the safety concerns that have arisen due to the passage of the “Green Light Bill.” (A.3675)...

NY Times – Facial recognition moves into a new front: schools

Kennedy & Wallace Announce $5 Million Grant for Cheektowaga Sewer Improvements, Allowing Town to Line 33 More Miles of Sewers

Kennedy & Wallace Announce $5 Million Grant for Cheektowaga Sewer Improvements, Allowing Town to Line 33 More Miles of Sewers
Cheektowaga, NY – Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) and Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) joined Cheektowaga Supervisor Diane Benczkowski and members of the Town Board to announce that New York State has awarded the Town of Cheektowaga $5...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Defibrillators in Lancaster Police Vehicles

Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Defibrillators in Lancaster Police Vehicles
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding for the Lancaster Police Department. The funding was used by the department to equip every patrol vehicle in the department with a state-of-the-art...

New York could put a hold on facial recognition in schools

Assemblymember Wallace Announces that her Severance Pay Limitation Act to Prohibit Lucrative Golden Parachute Deals in State Authorities is Now Law

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that her Severance Pay Limitation Act was signed into law by the governor (Ch. 595 of 2019). This law now prevents public authorities from awarding “golden parachute” payouts at...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Fantastic Friends of Western New York

Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she secured $5,000 in state funding for Fantastic Friends of Western New York. The announcement was made at Fantastic Friend’s Rock the Runway event held Friday at Salvatore’s Hospitality....

Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $10,000 in state funding for Veterans One-stop Center of WNY. The funding will be used by Veterans One-stop to bring the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) to the Western...

Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Provide Temporary Financial Support to Domestic Violence Survivors Signed into Law

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she introduced to allow courts to order temporary financial support for domestic violence survivors has been signed into law (Ch.335-2019). “Domestic violence survivors...

Assemblymember Wallace Secures State Funding for Cheektowaga-Sloan School District

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $110,000 in state funding for the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District. The funding is being used by the district to implement restorative justice practices and to expand...

Assemblymember Wallace Introduces Legislation Requiring Ingredients to Be Disclosed on Vaping Product Packaging

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she is introducing legislation to require vapor and e-cigarette products to include a listing of ingredients on their retail packaging. Wallace’s bill comes as reports are mounting...

Assemblymember Wallace to Host Second ‘Mobile Legal Unit’ in District after Successful Cheektowaga Event

Following a successful event at the Cheektowaga Senior Center in September, Assemblymember Monica Wallace will again host a free Mobile Legal Unit clinic for seniors in the 143rd Assembly District. In partnership with the Center for Elder Law and Justice,...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces State Funding for Maryvale School District

Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $65,000 in state funding for the Maryvale School District. The funds will be used by Maryvale to hire a social worker, restoring a position that had been cut by Maryvale...

Assemblymember Wallace, Mayor Schroeder Dedicate Richmond Avenue Splash Pad and Park in Honor of Former Mayor, Announce Recent Improvements to Park

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Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace and Village of Lancaster Mayor William Schroeder were joined by members of the Lancaster community to dedicate the village’s Richmond Avenue splash pad and surrounding park as the Ronald L. Hadsall Memorial...