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.

I’m absolutely amazed that the two Lancaster teams took first and second place in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Battle of the Books competition. Their incredible performances reflect well on our town, Lancaster Schools, the Lancaster Public Library, and Alyssa Kornacki, the coach of both teams. It was my pleasure to present the teams certificates for a job well done.

I toured the new Apple Blossom Apartments in Cheektowaga, which include 110 units for low income individuals and those with special needs, including ADA accessibility, limited hearing or vision, and mental health services.

Thank you to New York State Homes & Community Renewal, Office of Mental Health, and Governor Kathy Hochul for bringing this project to fruition. I’m proud to support continued investments to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe, secure, and affordable housing.

Today I proudly stood with our brothers and sisters in labor at CWA Local 1168, CWA Local 1122, and CWA Local 1133 at their rally. Our healthcare workers have worked tirelessly and put themselves at serious risk throughout the COVID crisis. Their hard work is vital and has saved countless lives. They fully deserve fair wages and benefits.

I’m was so excited to unveil the new Cheektowaga Boys & Girls Club. This club will be transformational for so many kids in Cheektowaga, and as a working parent, I fully appreciate how critical it is to have safe and affordable child care.

Thank you to Brian Gould at the Cheektowaga Police Department, to Jeff Kupka and Dave Hoch at Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club, the business owners who stepped forward with generous donations, and everyone else who helped make this club a reality. It was my honor to contribute by securing $100,000 in state funding for start-up costs as well as $250,000 for facility improvements.

I'm also thrilled that the club was named after a true hero, Aaron Kenefick. This is a fitting tribute to his memory and will hopefully inspire some of the boys and girls who attend to service.

I’m was so excited to unveil the new Cheektowaga Boys & Girls Club. This club will be transformational for so many kids in Cheektowaga, and as a working parent, I fully appreciate how critical it is to have safe and affordable child care.

Thank you to Brian Gould at the Cheektowaga Police Department, to Jeff Kupka and Dave Hoch at Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club, the business owners who stepped forward with generous donations, and everyone else who helped make this club a reality. It was my honor to contribute by securing $100,000 in state funding for start-up costs as well as $250,000 for facility improvements.

I'm also thrilled that the club was named after a true hero, Aaron Kenefick. This is a fitting tribute to his memory and will hopefully inspire some of the boys and girls who attend to service.

I’m was so excited to unveil the new Cheektowaga Boys & Girls Club. This club will be transformational for so many kids in Cheektowaga, and as a working parent, I fully appreciate how critical it is to have safe and affordable child care.

Thank you to Brian Gould at the Cheektowaga Police Department, to Jeff Kupka and Dave Hoch at Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club, the business owners who stepped forward with generous donations, and everyone else who helped make this club a reality. It was my honor to contribute by securing $100,000 in state funding for start-up costs as well as $250,000 for facility improvements.

I'm also thrilled that the club was named after a true hero, Aaron Kenefick. This is a fitting tribute to his memory and will hopefully inspire some of the boys and girls who attend to service.

(From left) New York Matters Founder Dr. Joshua Lynch, Cheektowaga Police Department Chief Brian Gould, NYS Assemblymember Monica Wallace, Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Diane Benczkowski, Councilmember Christine Adamczyk, and Kids Escaping Drugs Executive Director Robin Clouden at a press event Wednesday, September 8 to discuss new addiction screening procedures at CPD and a donation of clothing and necessities from CPD to Kids Escaping Drugs.

Assemblymember Monica Wallace presents a check for $25,000 in state funding to WNY Heroes, Inc. Program Director Lynn Magistrale and President and Co-Founder Chris Kreiger, alongside Village of Sloan Mayor Thomas Ferruci (left) and Deputy Mayor Eric Czubaj at the Thank Our Vets event in Sloan Thursday, August 19.

I'm pleased to welcome Broadway Nutrition to the Village of Lancaster. Opening a small business is never easy, so I appreciated that folks like owner Autumn Smith took on the double challenge of opening one during the pandemic.

Juliana Chapman is a longtime staff nurse and charge nurse at Sisters of Charity Hospital, St Joseph Campus who helped save countless lives during the pandemic. Like many of her colleagues, Juliana put herself at great risk to help people in need. It was my honor to present a citation thanking her for her hard work and selfless service. Thank you to all the other healthcare heroes who put their health on the line to save so many lives.

Students with disabilities deserve the same funding increase as others, yet the New York State Division of Budget has proposed providing these schools with barely over half of the funding increase that other public schools would receive. I’m calling on the DOB to provide fair funding for 853 schools and 4410 preschools.

It was my pleasure to help cut the ribbon at the new expansion at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport today, alongside Rep. Brian Higgins and my colleagues Senator Timothy Kennedy and Assemblywoman Karen McMahon. These beautiful, state-of-the-art additions will reduce congestion, improve passenger experience, and help to fuel tourism and economic growth throughout the WNY region.

I had a great time last night at the Town of Cheektowaga's National Night Out. It was my pleasure to pass out sanitizer to help folks stay hygienic and healthy during these times.

While at National Night Out, I also donated blood at ConnectLife.If you want to help save lives, please consider making an appointment at ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call 716-529-4270.#connectlifeblooddonor

I had a great time last night at the Town of Cheektowaga's National Night Out.Thank you to the Cheektowaga Police Department and everyone else who made this event possible.

Happy to help cut the ribbon and welcome Premier Dog Sports & Event Center, LLC to our community.
Best of luck to owners Don and Michelle Gordon, and thank you for opening the first dog training and event facility in NYS. This facility will bring dog owners from PA, OH, Canada and across NY to WNY. As a dog lover myself, I’m thrilled to have this facility in our backyard!

The new Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #71 training center will create job opportunities and help to rebuild our economy.
Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development, and SMART 71 for giving workers the tools they need to improve their careers and incomes.

It was my pleasure to present a proclamation thanking Majestic Pools for the significant and generous donation that owner Timothy Bunch made toward opening a Boys & Girls Club in Cheektowaga.

I joined my colleagues and the public to celebrate 127 years of the Village of Depew, NY at the annual Depew Founder’s Day.

Congratulations to the Lancaster Town Band for reaching its 75th anniversary and thank you to conductors Richard Goss and Dan DeAngelis and all the talented musicians who work so hard to provide free music and entertainment on beautiful summer evenings.

It was fabulous joining so many powerful women being recognized for their incredible work at the Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women. I am honored to be counted among them. Congratulations to all, including Diane Benczkowski Cheektowaga Supervisor, another honoree.

Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 554 Cheektowaga, NY scouts Ryan Coons and Andrew Lupejkis for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a prestigious honor that only about 4% of scouts ever attain. And thank you to Ryan and Andrew for undertaking ambitious Eagle scout projects to benefit our community.

Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 554 Cheektowaga, NY scouts Ryan Coons and Andrew Lupejkis for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a prestigious honor that only about 4% of scouts ever attain. And thank you to Ryan and Andrew for undertaking ambitious Eagle scout projects to benefit our community.

Thank you to the owners and the amazing team at Clarksburg Cider for giving my staff and I a tour of the brewing facility and tasting room. The hard ciders are incredibly delicious! (Only for 21+) I’m so glad to see new businesses opening in Lancaster, and I wish them great success as their operation gets up and running.

Thank you to the owners and the amazing team at Clarksburg Cider for giving my staff and I a tour of the brewing facility and tasting room. The hard ciders are incredibly delicious! (Only for 21+) I’m so glad to see new businesses opening in Lancaster, and I wish them great success as their operation gets up and running.

It was my pleasure to present a citation today to honor Autumn Lorenc - Lancaster's youngest entrepreneur and philanthropist.
At 7 years-old, Autumn quickly mastered the art of making scrunchies and began selling them at Plum Bottom Salon and Josie's On Central. Rather than keep the money that she earned; she is planning to donate the proceeds to Oishei Children's Hospital.
Thank you, Autumn, for your kindness and generosity, and thank you to her parents, Alison and John, for raising such a wonderful little girl.

I had the honor of participating in the Memorial Day ceremony and parade in Lancaster to pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives to defend our nation.

I had the honor of participating in the Memorial Day ceremony and parade in Lancaster to pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives to defend our nation.

I dropped by Long Weekend Bakery + Cafe in the Village of Lancaster to commend owner Lex Frandina for boldly going ahead with her opening plans in June 2020, despite the incredible challenges of operating a small business during the middle of a pandemic.
Long Weekend is one of the only plant-based bakeries in Western New York, and I hope vegetarians and carnivores alike will check out her delicious treats.

In June 2021, I announced legislation that I introduced 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 40 percent or more.

When developers exploit this loophole, they effectively shift the property tax burden off of the owners of wealthy estates and onto every other taxpayer in our region.

It was my pleasure to present a citation honoring a Lancaster gentleman, Gene Baran, for donating blood 300 times (technically now 301) over his adult life, totaling over 37 gallons. His compassion and commitment to donations has helped save 900 people in need. The American Red Cross of Western New York is facing a severe blood shortage as of summer 2021. I hope everyone who is medically able to will consider taking Gene's lead and giving the gift of life.

I’m so glad I was able to secure funding to renovate the Lancaster Historical Society. The porch at the Lancaster Historical Society looks beautiful and is fitting for our wonderful Village. Thank you to town Supervisor Ron Ruffino, Lancaster Historical Society President Karen Sutton, and everyone else who helped to beautify the LHS building.

In June 2021, I announced that I was sponsoring the New York State Assembly's 2021 Summer Reading Challenge. The Summer Reading Challenge encourages school aged children to read for 15 minutes for 40 or more days during the months of July and August. Those who complete the challenge will receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate.

The Summer Reading Challenge materials can be picked up at the Lancaster Public Library, the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, and the Anna Reinstein Memorial Library.

While at the Lancaster Public Library, I also had the opportunity to tour the children's reading area. These upgrades were possible thanks to funding I was able to allocate to the Lancaster Public Library in 2019.

Thank you to Biotrax CEO Edward Lukaszek, Jr. and his father, Edward, Sr. for taking the time to show me around their testing laboratory in Cheektowaga. Biotrax tests food, water, hemp, and more for companies throughout the world to ensure that they are safe and up to standard. It was fascinating to learn about all the important work that they do.