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Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon is challenging cuts in Governor Cuomo's budget that would cut funding for mental health programs for veterans. Buttenschon attended a virtual joint budget hearing on human services to ensure that the needs and concerns of Mohawk Valley veterans were heard.

The New York State Assembly approved legislation on Wednesday which would extend deaths benefits for families of municipal workers who are on the frontlines during COVID-19.

A local Assemblymember is encouraging students in the community to send virtual Valentine's Day cards to veterans in nursing homes.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D,I-Utica/Rome) has been busy trying to help the unemployed.

A local Assemblywoman has written a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services urging him to send New York State more COVID-19 vaccine.

Landlords will not be able to evict tenants in New York State until at least May 1st, 2021. That is a result of a newly signed law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Adult care facilities and nursing homes in New York state may resume in-house salon services beginning Friday, November 6th.

Two central New York lawmakers were joined by two state senate hopefuls, along with several members of law enforcement in announcing a bill to repeal NY bail reform laws, but also end cash bail.

Three local libraries are getting much needed funds to help with construction projects, thanks to Assembylwoman Marianne Buttenschon.

Senator Joseph Griffo was joined by local Assembly members and nursing home advocates on Wednesday to push for changes at state nursing homes.