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...
Assemblymember McMahon Presents Resolution to the Family of Distinguished Statistician C.R. Rao
Oct 27, 2023
NYS Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented a New York State Assembly Resolution to the daughter of statistician Dr. C.R. Rao in Slee Hall at the University at Buffalo on Thursday. The presentation was part of the UB Celebration of Faculty...
Assemblymember McMahon: Early Breast Cancer Detection Saves Lives
Oct 20, 2023
As the chair of the Assembly’s Task Force on Women’s Issues and a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I am committed to promoting the well-being of women across the State of New York in every way possible. I hope you’ll join me during October,...
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)....
