Press Releases

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Joins Information Session on State’s Food Supply Chain

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) joined Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, and Senator Michelle Hinchey, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, for an information session and discussion of...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Wraps Up 2021 with Big Legislative Successes and Local Wins for Mohawk Valley

There’s no getting around it: The COVID-19 pandemic made 2021 another tough year. My focus as your representative is finding ways to tackle this pandemic while preserving and rebuilding the Mohawk Valley economy. To that end, I passed legislation to...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Judiciary Committee Report Paints Clear Picture of Harassment, Misuse of State Resources

“Earlier today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee released the findings of its investigation into alleged misconduct by former Gov. Cuomo. The report demonstrates clearly that the former governor engaged in sexual harassment as well as directed staffers...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Town Halls Ahead of 2022 Session

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) is hosting three town halls to meet constituents directly and discuss the issues that are most important to Mohawk Valley families. These town halls, two via zoom and one in-person at the Utica State...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Partners with Comets, UCFC for Second Annual Winter Accessories Drive

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) is again partnering with the Utica Comets and the Utica City Football Club to host her second annual Winter Accessories Drive. Donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children and adults...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Supports Streamlining Veterans’ Services

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) participated in a hearing regarding the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services in Albany on Thursday, October 21. The hearing focused on the structure and purpose of NYSDVS, including the possibility...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts EMS Roundtable in Utica

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) hosted an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) roundtable on Thursday, Oct. 14, in Utica to discuss the needs and concerns of local EMS agencies. “The roundtable discussion allowed me the opportunity...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Commends Local Food Pantries for Meeting Increased Need During Pandemic

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) hosted a recognition event on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to publicly thank food pantries, soup kitchens, and the volunteers who serve them, for their efforts to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Working to Connect Local Farmers with Downstate Businesses

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D, I-Utica/Rome) visited Baldor’s Specialty Foods at Hunt’s Point Market in the Bronx on Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of her efforts to connect upstate food producers with downstate businesses. “Pairing downstate...

Buttenschon: A Great Day on the Farm as NYS Assemblymembers Experience Oneida County Agriculture

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) issued the following statement after an exciting tour of six farms in her district on Tuesday. “What a beautiful day on the farm! I want to thank several of our hardworking farmers, Cornell...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends Vietnam Veterans’ Dedication Ceremony

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) recently attended a dedication ceremony honoring veterans at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome on Sunday, September 12. The ceremony unveiled Phase 2 of the...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Eviction Moratorium Unfairly Penalizes Landlords

“When the COVID-19 pandemic began 17 months ago, the Legislature put in place an eviction moratorium to ensure no New Yorker would be left homeless due to a pandemic-related loss of employment or income. After 17 months and extended eviction moratoriums,...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s Summer Reading Challenge Supports Great Community Partnerships and the Importance of Reading

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that her annual Summer Reading Challenge has been a great success and wants to thank all that participated.It was great to help Mohawk Valley children enhance their reading skills and prepare...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Continues her Summer Reading Collaboration with Local Organizations

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) is continuing her 2021 Summer Reading Collaboration, an interactive program that partners with local groups to produce events that will help foster a love of reading and learning. The events are free to...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s Bill Expanding Grown and Certified Program Signed into Law

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a bill she co-sponsored and helped pass to add animal- and plant-based fibers to the list of farm products promoted and marketed by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets has been...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Secures Violence Prevention Funding to Keep Oneida County Safe

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a press conference on Thursday, July 15, to announce that she helped secure $50,000 for violence prevention and interruption initiatives in Oneida County. “We must ensure Oneida County remains...

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Assemblywoman Buttenschon Joins State Comptroller DiNapoli to Announce Unclaimed Funds for Mohawk Valley Organizations

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) joined New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Wednesday, July 14, to announce unclaimed funds for several Mohawk Valley organizations. “Mohawk Valley organizations and families deserve to...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Partners with Local Organizations for Her Summer Reading Collaboration

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a press conference to announce the local groups she will be partnering with as part of her 2021 Summer Reading Collaboration. The events are free to the public and will take place throughout July...

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Joins With New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli to Host Unclaimed Funds Event

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) has partnered with New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli to host an unclaimed funds event on Wednesday, June 14 in the City of Utica and Rome. “On July 14, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will...