McMahon: NYSDOH Issues ‘Statement of Deficiencies to Comprehensive Rehab of Williamsville
Feb 20, 2026
“This week, I joined Senator Jeremy Zellner and Williamsville Mayor Christine Hunt for a constructive meeting with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to discuss the ongoing concerns at Comprehensive Rehab of Williamsville. Following our...
Legislature to Consider Proposals to Curb ICE Authority in NYS
Feb 20, 2026
Like so many others, I am horrified by the recent civilian deaths during encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Equally troubling has been the rush in some corners to discredit or vilify those who have lost their lives, rather than...
Assemblymember McMahon Helps Pass Resolution Proclaiming ‘Library Lover’s Month’ in NYS
Feb 10, 2026
Albany – Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) and members of the New York State Legislature passed Resolution No. 944 on Tuesday proclaiming February 2026 as “Library Lover’s Month” in the State of New York. “I am proud to support this resolution...
Simple Tips for Preparing for Another WNY Winter
Dec 18, 2025
It is that time of year again when travel plans are being made, people come together for the holidays, decorations are abundant, and the snow seems to be here to stay. The holiday season is accompanied by potentially hazardous weather conditions, so I...
Assemblymember McMahon’s Bill to Improve Campus Transparency on Drug, Alcohol Usage Signed into Law
Dec 9, 2025
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) announced that her legislation, “Beau’s Law,” to strengthen transparency among colleges, families and students when dealing with substance abuse and alcohol-related emergencies, has been signed into law (Ch....
Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm
Dec 3, 2025
When I learned that Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman in Congress, spent part of her life in the Town of Amherst, it struck me that there should be some memorial to her legacy here in the Town. The proposal to change the name of the Amherst...
