Assemblywoman Buttenschon: The Bravery and Sacrifice of 9/11 First Responders Will Never Be Forgotten
Sep 10, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) expressed her gratitude and support for the first responders who assisted with rescue and recovery efforts following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and risked or lost their lives to protect our...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Education is Key in Battle Against Climate Change
Sep 6, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a climate change seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 4, featuring guest speaker Dr. Ken Mazlen, an associate professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Climate change is one of the most serious threats...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Ceremony to Honor the Memory of Officer Crossley
Aug 19, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19, to dedicate a portion of Route 69 in the village of Whitesboro to late Police Officer Kevin F. Crossley. She was joined by Senator Joseph Griffo, members of local...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Roundtable on State Trade Policies
Aug 13, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she hosted a roundtable, in conjunction with the Assembly Committee on Economic Development and the Subcommittee on Export Trade, on Tuesday, August 13, to discuss trade policies and programs...
Assemblywoman Buttenschons Legislation to Help Vernon Downs Casino Signed into Law
Jul 3, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced legislation she authored to allow the Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel to use additional gaming revenues for operating purposes was signed into law by the governor (Ch. 68 of 2019). Gaming...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Secures Funding to Support Addiction Treatment
Jul 1, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she helped secure $50,000 in state funding for the Rescue Mission of Utica Addiction Stabilization Center (E.634). Buttenschon was joined by Wendy Goetz from the Rescue Mission at a press...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Secures Critical Funding For Mohawk Valley Schools and Students
Jun 25, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced at a press conference on Tuesday, June 25, that she helped secure $430,000 in additional funding for Mohawk Valley schools at the end of the 2019 legislative session. This much-needed funding...
Assemblywoman Buttenschons Bill Protects Homeowners from Deceitful Business Practices
Jun 18, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that the Assembly passed her legislation to protect already vulnerable homeowners after catastrophic storms by cracking down on unscrupulous roofing contractors (A.7531). Dealing with...
Assemblywoman Buttenschons Legislation Amends Safe Storage Legislation to Protect Gun Owners Rights
Jun 18, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica) announced passage of legislation she authored to amend a safe storage bill passed by the Assembly earlier this year (A.8174). The measure would provide an exemption to firearm storage requirements, allowing...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Health of Mohawk Valley Children is Paramount
Jun 13, 2019
Vaccinations are a crucial step to keep our children safe from debilitating, sometimes life-threatening diseases. While everyone has the right to express their religious beliefs, how they practice cant come at the cost of the lives of New...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: We Can Never Forget the Courage of 9/11 First Responders
Jun 12, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that a resolution she co-sponsored urging New York States congressional delegation to permanently authorize the Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act passed the Assembly (K.442). The...
Assemblywoman Buttenschons Bill Ensuring Continued Equality in the Banking Industry Passes the Assembly
Jun 7, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that her bill to ensure state-chartered banks can operate on an equal level with federal banks has passed the Assembly (A.7604). The financial industry is continuously changing and evolving,...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Green Light Bill Will Only Cause Problems for Our Communities
Jun 7, 2019
The Green Light bill, which would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a state drivers license (A.3675-A), does not solve the safety problems impacting our communities. Ive heard from many constituents throughout my district who...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Thanks American Red Cross for Blood Drive Success
Jun 4, 2019
Marcy, NY Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday May 31, 2019. Donors of all blood types came out to donate and in turn twenty one units of blood were collected. I thank...
Urgent Need for Donors: Buttenschon to Host Community Blood Drive this Friday
May 29, 2019
Marcy, New York Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica) is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at the Marcy Town Hall, 8801 Paul Becker Road, Marcy, NY on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Buttenschon, along with...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Press Conference to Discuss Domestic Violence Legislation
May 27, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a press conference at her district office on Friday regarding the domestic violence legislative package the Assembly passed this week. The package includes measures to provide more resources to survivors...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Holds Community Collaboration Meeting
May 25, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) held a community collaboration meeting Friday at her Utica office. Representatives from local, state and federal government offices met to discuss topics relevant to our local communities and potential...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: My Door is Always Open
May 14, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she recently completed a month-long district tour to hear from Mohawk Valley residents about the issues that matter most to them. Town hall meetings help me connect directly with the...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon: Our Laws Should Help Victims of Domestic Violence Take Back Their Lives
May 14, 2019
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) announced that she passed legislation to help victims of domestic violence regain their independence and hold their abusers accountable. Empowering victims of domestic violence to leave their abusers...
Urgent Need for Blood Donors: Assemblywoman Buttenschon Partners With American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive
May 13, 2019
Marcy, New York Assemblywoman Buttenschon (D-Utica) will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at the Marcy Town Hall, 8801 Paul Becker Road, Marcy, NY. For more information...