Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he secured $200,000 in funding for the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY in the 2021-2022 state budget. “As the parent of a child with autism and chair of the Assembly Sub-Committee on Autism...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced this year’s Women of Distinction honorees during a virtual ceremony. This annual event honors women from the 111th Assembly District and provides an opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation for each...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a virtual small business roundtable in partnership with the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 15th. The event will focus on rebuilding our economy, small businesses pandemic challenges...

“Over the years, we have held a special presentation ceremony filmed at Proctors in downtown Schenectady, recorded live in front of an audience of family and friends, to recognize our annual Women of Distinction honorees. This year the program needed...

“As chair of the State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, I’ve been working to ensure people with disabilities have a stronger voice at our State Capitol. As the father of a son with autism, I’ve also learned firsthand that...

The New York State Athletic Commission Board recently announced an approved plan permitting professional-amateur boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts throughout the state. “As we begin to rebuild from the devastating economic effects of COVID-19,...

“I voted NO on legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana because I share the concerns of many of my constituents that believe this measure doesn’t do nearly enough to protect families and has the potential to harm our communities. In addition to...

“Although the Governor is finally making changes to nursing home visitation restrictions, it comes only after the legislature passed a bill I co-sponsored and put it on his desk.” said Assemblyman Santabarbara.“The truth is, despite bipartisan support...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is co-sponsoring new legislation in the State Assembly to establish a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments (A.5724). The bill would allow taxpayers to use up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Assembly Chair of the Rural Resources Commission, announced a package of legislation designed to help those living in rural communities more easily access affordable court services. “The unique challenges of rural New...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he co-sponsored and helped pass a bill that supports the unique needs of veterans by expanding the number of veterans treatment courts across New York State (A.5719). “We owe a debt of gratitude to the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara sponsored a resolution to recognize March 13, 2021, as K-9 Veterans Day, an observance that honors the courage and sacrifice of military dogs in New York State (K.103). “Since our nation’s founding, dogs have been...

With daylight saving time beginning Sunday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Joseph Griffo reiterated today that they have introduced legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent in New York. The U.S. had daylight saving time...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, chair of the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, introduced a bill that would offer more housing options for loved ones with disabilities and seniors to help them stay in their own communities...

While New York continues to ramp up its vaccine distribution, it’s critical that we ensure rural New Yorkers are not left behind. As the elected representative of many rural communities, I know that transportation can pose a significant barrier to many...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that’s he’s fighting to allow adult day health care programs to reopen safely. Currently, these programs are the only health care facilities in New York State that have remained closed during the COVID-19...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has joined with 12-year-old Youth Ambassador Emma Detlefsen to “Light Schenectady Up Teal” for World Lymphedema Day today. Assemblyman Santabarbara and Emma will tour Schenectady to view the lights together this evening. Who: Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the passage of legislation he co-sponsored in the Assembly to mandate the release of information collected through the state's Health Reporting Data System (HERDS).  “During this pandemic, we saw how...