Utica, NY - Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly delivered a collection of winter accessories to two impactful nonprofit organizations in the Mohawk Valley, Connected Community Schools and Thea Bowman House. The delivery marked the successful...

Utica, NY - Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly served as the keynote speaker at a naturalization ceremony held on Thursday, December 5th, at the U.S. Courthouse Building in Utica. The event, presided over by Judge Hurd, welcomed 51 new...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that Governor Hochul signed critical legislation into law that would expand access to fluoride dental treatments to pediatric patients. This new law authorizes registered dental assistants...

The month of November is honored as Veterans Month in the New York State Assembly. Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon extends her deepest appreciation to the schools, students, and educators across the 119th Assembly District who participated in her annual...

UTICA, NY -Just in time for Veterans Day, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's Veterans Tuition Awards Program (VTAP) bill (A.9205-A/S.8596-A) into law. This historic legislation expands tuition award eligibility to all...

“When Governor Hochul unveiled her FY 2025 Executive Budget, I expressed my strong opposition to her proposal to close four correctional facilities in New York State with only 90 days' notice. I was very disappointed that this harmful provision was...

New York State, Oneida County, and Rome are still currently under a State of Emergency. Many of our families, churches, organizations, businesses, and government offices have been devastated by the tornado that touched down in Rome. My prayers go out...

Last week, Governor Hochul signed two pieces of legislation into law, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy). These bills will protect our children’s data on social media (A8149a) and prevent tech platforms from targeting children...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) held a "Don't Get Ticked NY" event with guest speakers that taught the public about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, as well as how to remove a tick and protect against a bite properly....

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that on Friday, June 21st, she will hold a "Don't Get Ticked NY" event with guest speakers to teach the public about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, as well as how to properly...

This week, the Gansevoort second grade class toured both the Sciortino Farm and the Buttenschon Christmas Farm. "I would like to express my gratitude to the Gansevoort Elementary School faculty and the second-grade classes for visiting the farms" said...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that her legislation to expand the eligibility of the veteran's tuition awards program has passed the New York State Assembly (A9205). “New York State is home to the fifth largest veteran...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that her legislation to require all public facilities to carry opioid antagonists has passed the New York State Assembly (A1588a). The legislation is named in honor of a young woman named...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that two pieces of legislation she cosponsors to protect our children’s data on social media (A8149a) and prevent tech platforms from targeting children with addictive algorithms (A8148a)...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that legislation she cosponsors to implement a collective bargaining agreement for the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) has passed the New...

Yesterday, the New York State Assembly passed Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's (D-C Marcy) legislation to notify public employees when their disciplinary records have been released subject to a FOIL request (A6146). "In 2020, legislation removed privacy...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced that her legislation to ensure that training for members of the fire service is standardized when assisting thosewith physical and/or developmental disabilities passed the New York State...

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Chief Russell Brooks.Chief Brooks was a true leader in the fire service, the founder of the Utica Fire Academy, established EMS services for the City of Utica, and was a true mentor...

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) announced the start of the New York State Assembly's annual Summer Reading Challenge in partnership with New York State Libraries. She visited Gansevoort Elementary School to kick off the challenge....

Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-C Marcy) proudly announced the successful passing of her bill to allow beer to be served at the Boilermaker post-race party in the New York State Assembly. “Last year, the New York State Assembly passed...