Press Releases

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...

Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Griffo, Gallivan, Buttenschon and Santabarbara to Address State Disaster Emergency Declarations

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 Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for 2020 Police Recognition Awards

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 Buttenschon Discusses Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and Farms Due to COVID-19

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 Buttenschon Announces Winners of 2020 Nursing Recognition Awards

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 Buttenschon Announces Winners of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week Awards

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...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon and Senator Griffo Call for State Guidance on School Budget Vote

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she, alongside Senator Joseph Griffo, sent a joint letter to Gov. Cuomo regarding concerns related to an executive order on school budget votes and school board elections. The letter was...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Announces Winners of 2020 Teaching Recognition Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced the winners of her 2020 Teaching Recognition Awards in the 119th Assembly District. “Teachers and principals aren’t given enough credit for their important work,” said Buttenschon....

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is seeking nominations from constituents in order to recognize outstanding correction officers and employees. Residents of the 119th Assembly District are urged to nominate correction...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for 2020 Nursing Recognition Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is seeking nominations for her 2020 Nursing Recognition Awards. “As the ongoing public health crisis has made clear, it’s more important than ever to recognize the crucial...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Seeks Nominations for her 2020 Teaching Recognition Awards

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she is seeking nominations of teachers and principals in the 119th Assembly District for her 2020 Teaching Recognition Awards. “When an educator is passionate and committed to teaching,...

Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Virtual Town Hall to Update Mohawk Valley Residents on COVID-19 Measures, State Budget

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a virtual town hall meeting Thursday afternoon that addressed current state issues, including the COVID-19 outbreak and the recently passed 2020-21 state budget. “As we face uncertain times,...

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon to Host a Virtual Challenge for Students Throughout the 119th District

In an effort to help encourage home education, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon is inviting all students to take part in a legislative challenge. 'Can You Pass A Bill Challenge' asks students to design an original bill for New York State. The bill...