Press Releases

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...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: State Liquor Authority Permits Outdoor Service for Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19 Restrictions

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that, following a letter she sent to the State Liquor Authority (SLA) last month, restaurants and bars will be allowed to serve liquor to outdoor seating areas in compliance with the state’s...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Honors 2020 Police and EMS Recognition Awards Winners

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the recognition of Police and EMS Recognition Awards, which she held to celebrate National Police Week (May 10 to 16) and National EMS Week (May 17 to 23). There were emergency medical service...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Legislative Package Offers Relief to New Yorkers Amid COVID-19

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped pass a legislative package to ensure vital services for New Yorkers remain intact during the ongoing public health crisis. “The unprecedented challenges brought on by COVID-19...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Legislation Ensures Our Volunteer Emergency Workers Get the Benefits They Deserve

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the passage of legislation she co-sponsored to allow volunteer emergency responders to receive credits toward their length of service award programs (A10438-A). “While volunteer firefighters...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Assembly to Take Up COVID-19 Legislation Next Week

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that the Assembly and Senate will convene session next week to pass legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we haven’t been in Albany, my Assembly colleagues and I have...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Invites the Community to Visit Veteran Monuments in Honor of Memorial Day

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she visited several veteran monuments throughout the 119th Assembly District and created a virtual tour for residents to view or visit in their personal vehicles to commemorate Memorial...