Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Well-being of Mohawk Valley Communities Needs to Come First in State Budget
Jan 22, 2020
The governors budget proposal released Tuesday included some promising components that would provide our communities with much-needed assistance and new opportunities to grow. The plan to invest $33 billion in a five-year plan to combat climate...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes Bills to Improve Limousine Safety Measures
Jan 14, 2020
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass several bills to improve limousine safety standards and impose stricter oversight of the industry. These measures were written following multiple deadly limousine crashes...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Introduces Legislation to Amend Bail Reform
Jan 13, 2020
New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) today announced that she has introduced two pieces of legislation (A9027 and A9030) to amend the bail reform statute passed as a part of the FY2020 New York State budget which went into...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: State of the State Proposals Include New Opportunities for the Mohawk Valley
Jan 8, 2020
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
Dec 23, 2019
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
Dec 12, 2019
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
Dec 12, 2019
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
Dec 9, 2019
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
Dec 6, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted the Maple Experience on Friday, Dec. 6, to teach students about New Yorks 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
Nov 4, 2019
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 its critical that...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Encourages Participation in Photo with a Vet Campaign
Oct 31, 2019
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
Oct 30, 2019
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
Oct 28, 2019
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
Oct 25, 2019
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
Oct 11, 2019
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. Shes asking Mohawk Valley residents to join her in donating new hats, gloves and...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Climate Change Seminar
Oct 9, 2019
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 isnt something we...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for First Responder Awards
Oct 3, 2019
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
Oct 3, 2019
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
Sep 18, 2019
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
Sep 10, 2019
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...