Putting the brakes on electric school bus mandate
At a recent transportation budget hearing in Albany, Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City, had a warning...
Marianne Buttenschon Honors Local Veterans
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Honors Local Veterans with Hundreds of Handmade Valentines Day Cards from Students Across the Mohawk Valley
Utica, NY –This week, Assemblywoman Marianne...
Skinner Announces Candidacy for State Supreme Court
Attorney Matthew J. Skinner of Ilion filed paperwork with the New York State Board of Elections in Albany to officially launch his campaign as...
The Workforce Development Board Hosts Free Virtual Job Fair
Utica, NY –The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties,
Inc., (WDB/HMO) is sponsoring a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, February 24,...
Griffo encourages area students to apply for New York Scholarships
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, announced today that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships. Two academic...
Thruway Authority must fix problems with cashless tolling system
When cashless tolling was first proposed, I expressed concerns about how it would operate and potentially impact those who utilize the Thruway.
Since then, my...
Griffo, Finegan and Keville push for initiative
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Oneida County Clerk Mary Finegan and Madison County Clerk Michael Keville today pushed for an initiative that would...
Picente Appoints New Public Defender
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced the appointment of Andrew Dean as Oneida County Public Defender, effective immediately.
“Andrew Dean brings exceptional legal...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Attends NYS Assembly Joint Human Services Budget Hearing
Albany, NY –Today, as a Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) participated in the New York State Assembly Joint Human...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Announces a Host of Supported Legislation
Albany, NY — This month, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is announcing a host of legislative achievements are set to soon take effect, bolstering protections...