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 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...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

State Senators Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-I, Rome) and Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma), as well as Assembly Members Marianne Buttenschon (D, Utica/Rome) and Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) proposed legislation that would amend executive law, in relation...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) has announced that she is seeking nominations in the 119th Assembly District for her Police Recognition Awards in honor of National Police Week, which is held from May 10 to May 16. “As we continue...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she, alongside her colleagues in the Assembly and the Senate, recently participated in a joint virtual public hearing that discussed the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the winners of her 2020 Nursing Recognition Awards in the 119th Assembly District. The selfless individuals who work in nursing are celebrated nationwide from May 6 to May 12 in recognition of...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the winners of her 2020 National Correctional Officers and Employees Week Awards in the 119th Assembly District. The hardworking and dedicated men and women who work in corrections are celebrated...