Press Releases

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: State of the State Proposals Include New Opportunities for the Mohawk Valley

“New Yorkers in the Mohawk Valley and beyond deserve every opportunity to succeed. The State of the State proposals announced earlier today lay out a strong foundation for the future of New York, including several measures that will help move the...

Note from Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon

I would like to personally thank everyone involved in my first Winter Accessories Drive, which was held in collaboration with the Utica Comets and Utica City Football Club. During this drive, I was in awe of the generosity shown by individuals, churches...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Welcomes New U.S. Citizens

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) welcomed new citizens of the United States into the Mohawk Valley community at a naturalization ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the U.S. Social Security Administration Federal Building in Utica where...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Mohawk Valley United to Support Winter Accessories Drive

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) delivered donations from her winter accessories drive to representatives from Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, The Center, and Upstate Cerebral Palsy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Adirondack Bank...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Concludes Her Winter Accessories Drive

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she will join Utica City FC players at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to deliver donations from her winter accessories drive. Representatives...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Maple Experience for Local Students

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted the Maple Experience on Friday, Dec. 6, to teach students about New York’s maple production industry. Buttenschon partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County for the event,...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Visits Local Schools with Assembly Education Committee Chair

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) recently toured local schools alongside Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, chair of the Assembly Committee on Education. “Children are the future of our state and nation, and it’s critical that...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Encourages Participation in Photo with a Vet Campaign

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is holding a Photo with a Vet campaign this November in honor of Veterans Day. “The brave men and women who selflessly put their lives on the line and served our country deserve...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Tour Mohawk Valley Schools with Assembly Education Committee Chair

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she will be joined by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, chair of the Assembly Committee on Education, to tour schools in the Utica and Rome city school districts on Friday, Nov. 1. The press...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Inaugural First Responders of the Year Awards Ceremony

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held her inaugural First Responders of the Year Awards ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Utica State Office Building to recognize and thank local first responders for their hard work and dedication to...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host First Responders of the Year Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she will be hosting her First Responders of the Year Awards Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Utica State Office Building. The inaugural event will honor six local first responders nominated...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Hold Winter Accessories Drive Press Conference

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she will be holding a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to kick off her Winter Accessories Drive. She’s asking Mohawk Valley residents to join her in donating new hats, gloves and...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Climate Change Seminar

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a climate change seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 8, with guest speaker Dr. Aaron Strong, an assistant professor of environmental studies at Hamilton College. “Climate change isn’t something we...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for First Responder Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is accepting nominations for her First Responder of the Year Awards. “The Mohawk Valley is home to remarkable men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our families,”...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Meeting with BusPatrol on School Bus Cameras

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a presentation by BusPatrol President David Poirier on Thursday at the Utica State Office Building. BusPatrol is a national safety tech company that partners with school districts and municipalities...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Roundtable to Discuss Expanding Rome Arts Community

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a roundtable on Tuesday, Sept. 17, with Capitol Theatre to discuss ways to expand the arts community in the city of Rome and share local art throughout the state. “The exciting and vibrant...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: The Bravery and Sacrifice of 9/11 First Responders Will Never Be Forgotten

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) expressed her gratitude and support for the first responders who assisted with rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and risked or lost their lives to protect our...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Education is Key in Battle Against Climate Change

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a climate change seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 4, featuring guest speaker Dr. Ken Mazlen, an associate professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. “Climate change is one of the most serious threats...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Ceremony to Honor the Memory of Officer Crossley

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19, to dedicate a portion of Route 69 in the village of Whitesboro to late Police Officer Kevin F. Crossley. She was joined by Senator Joseph Griffo, members of local...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Roundtable on State Trade Policies

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she hosted a roundtable, in conjunction with the Assembly Committee on Economic Development and the Subcommittee on Export Trade, on Tuesday, August 13, to discuss trade policies and programs...