Press Releases

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon to Host a Virtual Town Hall

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) will host her annual town hall meeting, virtually, to address current State issues at 4pm, Thursday, April 23. Buttenschon will discuss COVID 19 issues, the recently passed New York State budget and highlight...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Introduces Bill Requiring Publicly Funded Construction Projects to Use Antimicrobial Copper

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-I-Utica/Rome) announced that she introduced a bill that would require construction projects that receive public funding to use antimicrobial copper alloy for all touch surfaces to reduce the spread of disease-causing...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Creates a Resource Directory to Aid Local Farmers Affected by COVID-19

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon has released a Resource Directory for Farmers affected by COVID-19. The Resource Directory for Farmers is broken into efficient categories designed to aid those in the agricultural community seeking guidance and relief....

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: State Budget Disappointing for Mohawk Valley Schools

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-I-Utica/Rome) announced that the 2020-21 State budget of $170 billion was enacted earlier this week. While the Assemblywoman fought to ensure Mohawk Valley schools got their fair share of state education funding,...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s Statement on the State Budget

New York State passed its more than $170 billion budget this week. The agreement comes as the State, agencies and our residents struggle with a multibillion-dollar shortfall amid the growing COVID-19 outbreak. Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-I-Utica/Rome)...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes Legislation to Provide Guaranteed Sick Leave Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass legislation that provides sick leave and other benefits to all New York employees directly affected by COVID-19 (A.10153). This comes after Buttenschon, along with her Assembly...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Accepting Nominations for 2020 Women of Distinction Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she’s seeking nominations for her Women of Distinction Awards. The ceremony, which will be held on Friday, April 17, recognizes extraordinary women residing within the assemblywoman’s...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: CNY Native Appointed to State Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation Commission

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that Dr. Michael Hayduk was appointed to the New York State Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation Commission. Buttenschon recommended Dr. Hayduk, who currently serves as the Acting...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Invites Residents to Attend Stop the Bleed Course

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is partnering with local fire department representatives to host six Stop the Bleed courses across the Mohawk Valley. Buttenschon encourages residents to attend one of the courses, which...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Announces National African American History Month Essay Contest

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is sponsoring a National African American History Month essay contest for local students to honor the trailblazers who stood up against injustice and fought for true equality. “For...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Passes Legislation to Strengthen Rights for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass legislation that improves on existing anti-discrimination protections for New Yorkers with disabilities and increases their access to vital resources in recognition of this...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Well-being of Mohawk Valley Communities Needs to Come First in State Budget

“The governor’s 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

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

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

“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,...