Following a shooting that occurred this past weekend near Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, and state Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-C-Marcy, announced today that they will be introducing legislation...

Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon was excited to welcome New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to Utica as they joined forces to announce a significant funding initiative aimed at bolstering Safe Schools Mohawk Valley, local non-profits,...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C) and Senator Joe Griffo (R-C) toured the Mohawk Valley Water Authority (MVWA) labs on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and held a press conference to discuss water quality immediately following the tour. “Ensuring that everyone...

Utica –  Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C) hosted New York State Assembly members from across the state, for her Oneida County Farm Tour event on Tuesday August 1st. This annual event showcases farms in the 119th Assembly District and invites...

Utica –  International Paper has a Sheet Plant in Utica that Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C) toured this morning as well as had a meeting. The 125-year-old business transforms renewable resources into products people depend on every day,...

Albany –  Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C) held an Ice Cream Event at Killino’s Riverside Diner to announce a resolution that she was proud to sponsor which proclaims July 2023 Ice Cream Month in the State of New York. July is National Ice...

Utica –  Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C 119) and the Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley held a breakfast meeting this morning at Harts Hill Inn with guest speaker New York State Department of Labor Commissioner, Roberta Reardon. Some of...

Utica –  Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C 119) is inviting local area children to participate in the New York State Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge, held in partnership with New York State Libraries. The theme for this year’s...

Albany –  On Wednesday, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon’s (D-C 119) legislation (A1477) regarding the maintenance of cemeteries, passed on the Assembly floor which could further help New Forest Cemetery. New Forest Cemetery faced many challenges...

Albany –  The 2023 New York State Budget process was completed Tuesday in the New York State Assembly and it included many funding initiatives. The late budget supports numerous funding requests to help us overcome the challenges over the last few...

Albany – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C-119), Marcy, announced funding in this year's state budget will be allocated for a new volunteer fire department capital fund. Volunteer fire departments across New York State have struggled financially...

Albany –  The first budget bills were passed on the Assembly floor late Monday regarding capital projects and public protection. In the capital projects budget bill, there was funding for Utica-Rome campus upgrades including critical maintenance projects...

Albany –  Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that legislation she co-sponsored to support the health and safety of communities has passed in the state Assembly. One measure allows for simulation experience as a part of nursing...

Utica –  Assemblywoman for the New York State Assembly 119th District, Marianne Buttenschon held her annual Women of Distinction event on Friday to honor local women and students who make our Mohawk Valley communities stronger. In honor of March being...

Utica –  This past Friday, Assemblywoman for the 119th District, Marianne Buttenschon held a meeting with state agencies regarding needs for our youth in crisis.  The meeting was requesting state agency leadership to address the concerns of our justices,...

Albany – The New York State Assembly recognized March 1st as being Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day. This year it is the 31st anniversary for this state holiday. Bosnian American Community Association (BACA) was witness to this recognition on...

Utica – On Feb. 16, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon visited a kindergarten classroom at Columbus Elementary School to read a book and plant seeds for New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC) organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)....

Utica – Assembly Resolutions No. 111, 117 and 121 are just a few of the Resolutions the New York State Assembly passed this week. Some had to deal with the month of Feb. while another was to commemorate an unequivocal champion for women’s suffrage...

Utica – Veteran’s Day is a day to honor the men and women who are Military Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Not only should we honor them on this federal holiday but why not on Valentine’s Day? Assemblywoman for the 119th Assembly District,...

Utica – A new rescue truck was purchased by the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department thanks to grant money Assemblywoman for District 119, Marianne Buttenschon secured. The unveiling took place at the Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department on Friday....