Earlier this month, my colleagues and I wrapped up budget negotiations where I worked to ensure our community has the resources it needs to thrive and secured vital investments to move Amherst, Western New York, and New York State forward. From investing...

Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented a New York State Assembly Resolution to Daemen University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike MacDonald after the team’s historic undefeated regular season. The Wildcats recorded an impressive 27-0...

Students, environmentalists, union members, farmers and politicians came together to organize the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, to bring environmental issues to the forefront of American politics.[1] Today, Earth Day is a global event with more than...

During Black History Month, I believe it's important to recognize the contributions of African Americans and the efforts that led to significant social and political change in our country. A seminal organization in the fight for civil rights was the Niagara...

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (JANUARY 9, 2025) – People Inc. will equip each of its 155 group homes, 25-day programs and 20 respite locations with new, state-of-the-art devices designed to assist in the event of a choking incident. The initiative is possible...

On Thursday, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie announced the appointment of Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) as Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance. “I am honored to accept this appointment as Chair of the Assembly Ethics...