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Assemblymember

Monica P. Wallace

Assembly District 143

Press Releases

Assemblymember Wallace Introduces Legislation Requiring Ingredients to Be Disclosed on Vaping Product Packaging

Oct 8, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she is introducing legislation to require vapor and e-cigarette products to include a listing of ingredients on their retail packaging. Wallace’s bill comes as reports are mounting...

Assemblymember Wallace to Host Second ‘Mobile Legal Unit’ in District after Successful Cheektowaga Event

Oct 1, 2019
Following a successful event at the Cheektowaga Senior Center in September, Assemblymember Monica Wallace will again host a free Mobile Legal Unit clinic for seniors in the 143rd Assembly District. In partnership with the Center for Elder Law and Justice,...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces State Funding for Maryvale School District

Sep 24, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $65,000 in state funding for the Maryvale School District. The funds will be used by Maryvale to hire a social worker, restoring a position that had been cut by Maryvale...

Assemblymember Wallace, Mayor Schroeder Dedicate Richmond Avenue Splash Pad and Park in Honor of Former Mayor, Announce Recent Improvements to Park

Sep 6, 2019
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Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace and Village of Lancaster Mayor William Schroeder were joined by members of the Lancaster community to dedicate the village’s Richmond Avenue splash pad and surrounding park as the Ronald L. Hadsall Memorial...

Assemblymember Wallace: White Nationalist Propaganda Has No Place in Cheektowaga

Aug 19, 2019
In response to reports that Lockport-based Racial Nationalist Party of America flyers were distributed on several streets in Cheektowaga, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) has issued the following statement: “This hateful, divisive rhetoric...

As the Child Victims Act Window Opens, Assemblymember Wallace Renews Call for Further Action to Bring Abusers to Justice

Aug 14, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) is calling for action to reform state laws that have allowed child abusers to thrive in secrecy. In March, Wallace introduced the Child Abuse Reporting Expansion Act (“CARE Act” – A.6662)...

Assemblymember Wallace Calls on State Department of Transportation to Approve ‘Child with Autism’ Road Signs

Aug 1, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace (D-Lancaster) sent a letter to New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez requesting that the state DOT formally approve signage that alerts motorists that children with...

Assemblymember Wallace, Lancaster Mayor Schroeder Encourage Community Participation in Upcoming Forum

Jul 23, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica Wallace and Village of Lancaster Mayor William Schroeder joined to encourage community participation in an upcoming public meeting regarding Central Avenue improvements. Lancaster residents are invited to the second floor...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding for Pulaski Association Ahead of Annual Pulaski Day Parade

Jul 16, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured a $5,000 state grant for the General Pulaski Association of Western New York. The announcement comes ahead of the Polish-American Arts Festival weekend in Cheektowaga,...

Assemblymember Wallace and Mayor Ferrucci Announce Opening of New Village of Sloan Splash Pad

Jun 28, 2019
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Today, New York State Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace was joined by Village of Sloan Mayor Thomas Ferrucci and officials from the Town of Cheektowaga to announce the opening of a newly-constructed splash pad in Sloan Village Park, located at 50 Griffith...

Assemblymember Wallace: Adoptees Have the Right to Know Their Biological History

Jun 24, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she helped pass legislation to allow adoptees to access their long-form birth certificate once they turn 18 years old (A.5494). “While adoption is a deeply personal and difficult decision...

Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Provide Temporary Financial Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Passes Assembly and Senate

Jun 21, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she introduced to provide temporary financial support for domestic violence survivors has passed the New York State Assembly and Senate (A.7529). “Domestic violence...

Assemblymember Wallace’s Legislation to Pause Facial Recognition Technology in Schools Passes Assembly

Jun 20, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored regarding the use of facial recognition technology in schools has passed the state Assembly (A.6787B). The legislation imposes a temporary moratorium on the...

Assemblymember Wallace’s Bill to Help Protect Seniors Passes Assembly

Jun 18, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she authored to help protect seniors living independently under long term managed care plans has passed the Assembly (A.7458). The passage of Wallace’s bill comes during...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces Funding, Updates to Village of Lancaster Splash Pad

Jun 18, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $115,000 in state funding for updates to the Village of Lancaster splash pad. Located on Richmond Avenue near Como Elementary School, the improvements to the splash pad...

Assemblymember Wallace: Climate Protection Law a Big Win for Western New York Families and Businesses

Jun 16, 2019
Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which she co-sponsored, has been signed into law (Ch. 106 of 2019). The new law combats the dangers of global warming by...

Assemblyman Burke and Assemblymember Wallace Express Opposition to Green Light Bill

Jun 6, 2019
“The ‘Green Light’ bill is flawed legislation that we cannot support and will therefore be voting no when it comes to the Assembly floor,” said Assemblyman Patrick Burke and Assemblymember Monica Wallace in a joint statement. “New...

Assemblymember Wallace: Outdoor Recreation Can Help Veterans Overcome Trauma

Jun 4, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that legislation she is co-sponsoring to help veterans recover and heal from trauma associated with their service passed the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (A.8094)....

Assemblymember Wallace Announces that her Severance Pay Limitation Act to Prohibit Golden Parachute Severance Packages in State Authorities has Passed the Assembly and Senate

Jun 4, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that the Severance Pay Limitation Act has passed the Assembly (A.2480). This legislation will prevent public authorities from awarding “golden parachute” severance packages. The...

Assemblymember Wallace Announces $115,000 in Funding for Lancaster Historical Society Building Restoration

May 28, 2019
Today, Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace (D-Lancaster) announced that she has secured $115,000 in state funding for the restoration of the Lancaster Historical Society building. “Along with the incredible collections within the Lancaster Historical...