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...

Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) announced that legislation she introduced to bolster court protections for children who are abused or neglected has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul (Ch. 572). The measure extends the duration that...

I have recently fielded many questions from residents about the plan to convert the former Westwood Country Club into an Erie County Park. As many will recall, the Westwood property has been the subject of much speculation and negotiation since it was...

Some community members have shared their concerns about the All-Electric Building Act that takes effect in January. There is some confusion about what this new law means for New Yorkers, along with inaccurate claims circulating online about what’s included...

Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) announced that she helped to secure a New York State grant totaling $150,000 for Home of My Own of Western New York. Home of My Own works to provide community housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst), in partnership with Senator Sean Ryan (D-Buffalo), announced significant funding for the refurbishment and expansion of North Amherst Fire Company’s hall, totaling $900,000. The funding, secured through a New...