Cultivate Community This Holiday Season
Nov 21, 2024
It is an honor to represent this community in the New York State Assembly and I will continue to do my best to bring your concerns to Albany. I choose to focus on those things within our control – the good work that can be accomplished at the state...
Legislative Session Brought the Well-Being and Safety of Children and Families to the Forefront
Jun 27, 2024
During this year’s legislative session, we passed numerous bills to improve the quality of life across our state. I worked hard to pass legislation focusing on the safety and well-being of New York children and families, such as guarding kids against...
2024-25 State Budget Makes NYS Better Place to Live, Work, And Learn
Apr 23, 2024
“This weekend, my colleagues and I wrapped up a long and arduous budget process. While the debates and negotiations were exhaustive, we’ve put together a final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 that delivers for individuals, families, businesses, and...
State Legislators Announce Major Investment in Artificial Intelligence at University at Buffalo
Apr 18, 2024
Albany, NY – Today, April 18, 2024, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Karen McMahon announced that the FY 2024-2025 state budget will include $250 million to establish Empire AI, a state-owned research and computing facility at the...
Honoring and Supporting Women in Amherst & Throughout NYS This Women’s History Month
Mar 18, 2024
It is always important to take time to acknowledge the remarkable women in our lives and let them know just how loved and appreciated they are. Women’s History Month is a particularly special time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of all women,...
Assemblymember McMahon Seeking Nominations for 6th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
Mar 1, 2024
Amherst – To coincide with the start of Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) announced on Friday that she is seeking nominations for her 6th annual Women of Distinction Awards. The Women of Distinction Awards honor women...
New York Must Invest in Direct Support Professionals
Jan 23, 2024
As this year’s legislative session begins, I look forward to the abundance of opportunities to improve the quality of life for our communities. That starts with supporting New York’s workers to ensure they receive the fair pay and benefits they deserve....
WNY State Legislators Join DDAWNY to Advocate for Direct Support Professionals
Jan 11, 2024
Buffalo – Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) teamed up with several Western New York state legislators and the Developmental Disability Alliance of WNY (DDAWNY) on Thursday to call for funding in Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget for...
Assemblymember Karen McMahon Calls on Governor to Include Support for DSPs in Executive Budget
Dec 18, 2023
AMHERST – In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst), along with several of her Western New York colleagues, called for an investment in Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to address the workforce crisis...
Supporting Our Veterans Lasts Much Longer than a Day
Nov 17, 2023
This Veterans Day, I was so pleased to witness the outpouring of appreciation for those who have served our nation in the armed forces. The holiday may have passed, but our responsibility to New York’s veterans never ends. I’m doing everything I can...
