Press Releases

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends Public Hearing on COVID-19’s Impact on the Workforce

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she joined the State Legislature’s joint public hearing held earlier today to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and the effectiveness of the state’s response. “From...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends Public Hearing on COVID-19’s Impact on Hospitals and Effectiveness of State’s Response

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she spoke with community stakeholders and public officials at the state Legislature’s joint public hearing – held earlier today – on the impacts of COVID-19 on New York hospitals...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends Public Hearing on COVID-19 Response at Upstate Nursing Homes

Assemblywoman Buttenschon has been a leading voice in calling for the state to protect New York’s vulnerable residents in nursing homes, which had some of the earliest and deadliest outbreaks of COVID-19. Earlier this year, she called on the governor...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Frankfort Blood Drive

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) has partnered with the American Red Cross and the Town of Frankfort to host a blood drive to boost local hospitals’ blood and platelet supply as they continue to face the ongoing pandemic. “While...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Calls for New York State’s Chair Committee of Education to Answer Essential Questions Regarding Our Schools Re-Opening Process

With the New York State Chair Committee of Education conducting hearings yesterday regarding the reopening of schools and the coronavirus pandemic, New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon called for the Chair and Department of Education to provide...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Resuming In-Person Visitation at Correctional Facilities Poses Too Big of a Risk

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she sent a letter to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Commissioner Anthony Annucci to express her concerns about restarting visitation at state...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Honors MVCC's Dean of Athletics

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) presented a legislative resolution honoring Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) Dean of Athletics, Gary Broadhurst. Broadhurst recently received the 2019 Junior/Community College Under Armour...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends Hearing to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) participated in a legislative hearing to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on higher education. The hearing, which was held virtually, included the chairs of the Senate and Assembly Higher...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon and Sen. Griffo Call on Governor to Reopen Gyms and Fitness Centers

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) and State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-I-C-Rome) announced today announced today that they have recently sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo urging him to release guidance and a timeline for the...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes for Tour of the Mohawk Valley Police Academy

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes for a tour of the Mohawk Valley Police Academy on Friday. The tour allowed Buttenschon and Peoples-Stokes to meet with Sheriff Rob Maciol, Deputy...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon's Bill Providing Liquor License Credit for Establishments Passes Assembly

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that legislation she authored to provide a credit for food establishments that were forced to close due to COVID-19 when they renew their retail, on-premise liquor license passed the Assembly...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon's Bill to Create Agriculture Programs in Schools Passes Assembly

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced her bill allowing Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to establish and encourage young farmer apprenticeship programs passed the Assembly (A.7104-A). “As we continue to battle...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Celebrates Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute’s 100th anniversary

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) presented a resolution to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in honor of its 100th anniversary. The resolution was accepted by MWPAI President and CEO Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio. The institute...

Griffo and Buttenschon Draft Retirement Incentive Legislation

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, and state Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-Marcy, announced today that they have drafted legislation that will offer a retirement incentive for some public employees in New York State. As part of the...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Urges Residents to Complete The 2020 Census

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) is encouraging residents to participate in the 2020 census and reminding people about the importance of being counted. “From determining crucial funding for our communities to informing our state’s...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Teams Up with Area Libraries and School Lunch Programs to Promote Summer Reading

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) has taken her annual Summer Reading Challenge to a new level. Unlike previous years, where children received flyers through their teachers and at pick-up locations, Assemblywoman Buttenschon has taken...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Presents Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of WOUR

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Presents Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of WOUR
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) presented a resolution to 96.9 WOUR in honor of its 50th anniversary. Their anniversary was celebrated with a concert at Utica Memorial Auditorium in the Adirondack Bank Center on October 20, 2019. “Whether...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Calls for Businesses Excluded from Phase 4 to be Included in Reopening Plan

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) is calling on Gov. Cuomo to include businesses such as gyms, movie theaters, indoor malls and recreational facilities in Phase 4 of New York’s reopening plan. Following a recent announcement that...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Joins Roundtable to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Homeless Population

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) took part in an online roundtable hosted by the New York State Assembly Social Services Committee to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeless individuals and families. The discussion was...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Graduates to Share Words of Wisdom

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) has expanded her “Words of Wisdom” series to include insight from graduating students who overcame the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to earn high school and college degrees. In...