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Assemblymembers Buttenschon, Smullen, Together with Senator Walczyk and Herkimer County Legislator Brezinski Unveil “War Dog Memorial Highway” Dedication Signs in the Village of Herkimer

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Herkimer, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119), Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R-118), State Senator Mark Walczyk (R-49), Herkimer County Legislator John Brezinski (D), alongside fellow state and local officials gathered today to formally unveil...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Co-Chairs Oversight Hearing on State Economic Development Programs and Workforce Challenges

Albany, NY – Today in Albany Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119), Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Small Business, joined Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-127), Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation,...

‘Gratitude Has No Age’

As the daughter of a veteran, I grew up with a father who instilled in me the values of patriotism, service, and responsibility to others. Guided by these values, I was inspired to pursue opportunities that would enable me to give back to the community...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s ‘Cards for Vets’ Initiative Delivering Hundreds of Handwritten Veterans Day Cards Across Mohawk Valley in Honor of Veterans Day

Utica, NY – In honor of all those who served, Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-119) and her team have been delivering hundreds of handcrafted cards and letters from local students to veterans throughout the 119th Assembly District. Each one is a personal...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon & AAA Northeast Honor Local Heroes at First Responders Appreciation Day

Utica, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly hosted First Responders Appreciation Day, welcoming local first responders to the Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Utica to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Launches Her 2026 “Cards for Vets Initiative”

Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) has officially launched her 2026 Cards for Vets Initiative, an annual community tradition that connects local students, veterans, and families across the Mohawk Valley in recognition of Veterans...

Griffo, Buttenschon and Miller Push for Changes to New York’s Mental Health System

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, which was observed Oct. 4-10, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon and Assemblyman Brian Miller today called for much-needed changes to the state’s mental health system.In...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Alongside the Utica Comets, Utica City FC, Save of the Day Foundation and Utica/Rome First Responders Kick Off the 7th Annual Winter Accessories Drive

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Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon today, in partnership with the Utica Comets, Utica City FC, Save of the Day Foundation, and the Fire and Police Departments of the Cities of Rome and Utica, kicked off her 7th Annual Winter Accessories...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Joins the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department for a Press Conference to Unveil New EMS Vehicle, Dedicate Tower Ladder in Memory of Thomas P. Phelps, and Honor Past Chief Jared Pearl

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Marcy, NY – This morning, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) joined the members and leadership of the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department for a press conference, as the Department gathered to dedicate their new 100-foot Sutphen Tower Ladder to...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Signs Onto Letter Urging Governor Hochul to Enact Co-Sponsored Legislation Expanding Retail Sales of Pepper & Self Defense Sprays (A.1838-C)

“Today, I am proud to announce that I have joined a bi-partisan Assembly coalition urging the Governor to swiftly sign and implement Assembly Bill A.1838-C, common sense legislation which would expand retail sales of pepper spray and other self-defense...
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