Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon Announce $1.5 Million for Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon Announce $1.5 Million for Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Amherst with Assemblymember Karen McMahon where they announced $1.5 million for the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. They also visited the North Amherst Fire Company to discuss future community needs.

"Every year on my statewide tour I get to see the amazing things happening in our communities," said Speaker Heastie. "Today, I'm honored Assemblymember McMahon invited me to visit the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and meet with the incredible volunteer force at North Amherst Fire Company as they both work to make their community better each and every day."

"I want to thank Speaker Heastie for joining us today to discuss the future of the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and the North Amherst Fire Company," said Assemblymember McMahon. "I remain committed to ensuring vital community organizations such as these have the funding required to expand their valuable programs and essential services and meet the needs of our growing community."

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon visited the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, a museum and 35-acre historical campus located in the Town of Amherst. There, they met with Executive Director Dr. Carrie Stiver to discuss the museum's plans to expand the facility with the addition of a new building and exhibits. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon announced $1.5 million to preserve and refresh several historic structures on the property which date back to the 19th century, and to add new exhibits and engagement spaces.

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon also visited the North Amherst Fire Department, to meet with President of North Amherst Fire Department Joel Smith. The North Amherst Fire Department is a volunteer fire company serving the mostly rural, northernmost section of Amherst.