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....

Utica ─ On Feb. 1st, The joint legislative hearing schedule on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal was announced by Senate Finance Committee Chair, Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair, Helene E. Weinstein. The...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she sponsored and helped pass legislation to designate a portion of State Route 365 as the Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (A.8369-A). “The Korean War lasted over three...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted five town halls across the Mohawk Valley in June to provide a legislative update and hear directly from residents about their concerns. “Following a busy and successful state legislative session,...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) is hosting five town halls across the Mohawk Valley in June to outline her legislative accomplishments and discuss community issues with residents. “Meeting face-to-face with Mohawk Valley residents...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced legislation she sponsored to help reduce catalytic converter theft has passed the Assembly (A.1940-C). Buttenschon’s bill aims to increase safety for Mohawk Valley families amid a rise in theft...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon announced that legislation she co-sponsored which expands the scope of practice of mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts (A.6008) has passed the Assembly. The bill establishes a...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she co-sponsored and helped pass legislation to establish a Blue Alert system to assist in the identification, location and apprehension of individuals who kill or seriously injure police...

“Since the founding of this country, servicemen and servicewomen have fought tirelessly to defend the rights and freedoms we hold dear. On May 30, 1868, our nation held its first Memorial Day celebration at Arlington National Cemetery, where then-Congressman...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenshon (D-Utica/Rome) announced a bill she sponsored creating criminal and civil penalties for disseminating personal images has passed the Assembly (A.1121-C).“Almost three years ago, the life of 17-year-old Bianca Devins...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she, Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-Rome) and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss the importance of Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab and SUNY Poly’s...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica), spoke at the 5th Annual Veterans’ Recognition Dinner at the Lake Delta Inn on Wednesday. The event was sponsored by the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club and honored Mr. James Furgal of Clinton and Mr. Ronald C. Barry...

“National Guard members make significant sacrifices to perform their duties and keep our families safe. They’re participation in military service while remaining a part of their community is both inspiring and critically important in emergency situations....

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) attended the 2022 annual Remembrance Ceremony at the New York Police Officers Memorial in Albany. The annual event honors the memory and sacrifice of police officers from throughout New York State killed in...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) extended her congratulations to the 2022 Dominican-American Awardees. This year’s honorees include a small business owner, restauranteurs, and an educator and community activist whose contributions to the...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon announced she voted against A.10135. The measure allows a candidate to decline a designation or nomination for a party position if they’ve been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime. The bill would allow...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined Gov. Kathy Hochul and business and civic leaders from throughout the Mohawk Valley to celebrate the official opening of Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab in Marcy. The plant, which will produce 200mm silicon carbide...