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Assemblymember

Karen McMahon

Assembly District 146

Press Releases

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Assemblymember McMahon: The State Budget Improves our Community Now and Into the Future

May 23, 2023
After weeks of negotiation, we in the legislature recently passed a state budget that provides our community with the resources necessary to thrive today and into the future. I was proud to help pass a budget that addresses several priorities for families,...

Assemblymember McMahon: 2023-24 State Budget Delivers on Key Priorities for Western New York

May 3, 2023
“Despite the delay, the state budget delivers on top priorities for our community. Fully funding our local schools, expanding free school meals for 300,000 more children across the state, expanding eligibility for child care assistance, an expansion...

Assemblymember McMahon Hosts Third Annual Earth Day Photo Contest

Mar 21, 2023
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) is announcing her third annual Earth Day Photo Contest. Earth Day, April 22, will mark the start of the contest that will showcase and celebrate the natural spaces of the 146th Assembly District. “I’m thrilled...

Let’s Continue to Seek Equality During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Mar 17, 2023
Since 1987, when the first official National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was declared, we’ve recognized March as a time for understanding, education, and advocacy for equal opportunities for all. Regardless of ability, everyone deserves...

Assemblymember McMahon: Focusing on Gun Safety and Reproductive Rights to Protect New Yorkers

Jul 18, 2022
In the final days of this year’s legislative session, I worked with my colleagues to pass several crucial measures to help protect our communities. In the wake of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, the legislature passed, and Governor...

McMahon Bill to Increase Awareness of Environmental Impacts of Idling Vehicles Passes the Legislature

May 13, 2022
Legislation introduced by Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) to increase education and awareness of the environmental and health impacts of idling vehicles passed both the Assembly and Senate this week. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk...

McMahon and Kennedy Bill Incentivizing the Use of Solar Energy Passes the Legislature

Apr 29, 2022
Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) and Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) announced that their bill incentivizing more New Yorkers to use solar panels has passed both houses of the Legislature as part of an Earth Day legislative package (A.7703/S.6919)....

Assemblymember McMahon Presents Resolution to the Family of Getzville Fire Chief, Veteran of 9/11 Ground Zero Relief Effort

Mar 17, 2022
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NYS Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented a NYS Assembly resolution to the family of Getzville Fire Department Chief Irving A. Isenberg on Thursday. Isenberg died on November 1, 2019, after a battle with myeloma, a bone marrow cancer. Isenberg...

Assemblymember McMahon Statement on Lifting of School Mask Mandate

Feb 28, 2022
“To the great relief of many, Governor Hochul announced yesterday that the mask mandate will be lifted for schools on Wednesday. This milestone comes after very encouraging drops in COVID-19 cases and increases in vaccinations. Because of our community’s...

Assemblymember McMahon Presents Resolution Honoring the Life and Accomplishments of Longtime High School Sports Reporter

Feb 27, 2022
On Sunday, NYS Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented a NYS Assembly resolution to the family of longtime high school sports reporter Miguel “Miggy” Rodriguez. Rodriguez died as a result of complications from COVID-19 on Jan. 31, 2022,...
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Publications

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New York State Assembly’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Poster

May 17, 2023

2023 Women of Distinction Awards

Feb 23, 2023

Assemblymember Karen McMahon’s Constituent Survey

Feb 15, 2023

News from Assemblymember Karen McMahon – September 8, 2022

Sep 8, 2022

How You Can Help

Aug 1, 2022
NYS Donate Life Registry: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Karen-McMahon/story/94381 Blood Donation ConnectLife: 1 (716) 529-4270 Food Pantry Donation: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Karen-McMahon/story/102343 Health Care Volunteer Program: https://health.ny....

Childcare

Aug 1, 2022
Child Care Resource Network: 1 (866) 281-4739 Erie County Daycare Unit: 1 (716) 858-8953 • https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices/day-care Erie County Children’s Camps: https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=children’s-camps.  Niagara County Daycare...

Job Openings and Training

Aug 1, 2022
Job Openings New York State: https://www.ny.gov/services/employment Erie County: https://www4.erie.gov/job-openings-community Niagara County: https://www.niagaracounty.com/Employment/job-postings-public Town of Amherst: https://amherst.ny.us/content/hiring.php Village...

Mental Health Resources

Aug 1, 2022
NYS Office of Mental Health: 1 (844) 863-9314 • https://omh.ny.gov Horizon Health Services: 1 (716) 831-1800 Mental Health Advocates of WNY: 1 (716) 886-1242 MHEP-RISE Center (Mental Health Empowerment Project), a direct resource for virtual groups...

Health Insurance

Aug 1, 2022
Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP): 1 (800) 701-0501 • https://aging.ny.gov/health-insurance-information-counseling-and-assistance-program-hiicap New York State Healthcare Marketplace: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov Erie...

Crisis Management Hotlines

Aug 1, 2022
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1 (716) 834-3131 24-Hour Addiction Hotline: 1 (716) 831-7007 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline Chat/Text/Phone: 998 New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 273-6906 Erie County Domestic Violence Hotline:...
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