Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Statement on today’s National Grid’s High-Bill Text Message, Renewing Call for Investigation into Delivery Charges
Jan 23, 2026
“The text message National Grid sent to customers today warning about high energy bills is disingenuous and insulting – and it underscores exactly why an independent investigation into delivery charges is needed.The message warns families about rising...
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara Statement on Energy Costs Following the Governor’s Budget Presentation
Jan 21, 2026
“The Governor acknowledged what families across upstate New York already know – National Grid bills are out of control, and the system is failing ratepayers. Recognizing the problem matters, but it doesn’t lower a single utility bill.For months,...
Assemblymember Santabarbara Introduces Student Safety and Dignity in Schools Act
Jan 16, 2026
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and the father of a son with autism, today announced the introduction of the Student Safety and Dignity in Schools Act, comprehensive legislation...
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara on Affordable Energy and the State of the State
Jan 13, 2026
“I was encouraged to see affordable energy acknowledged in the State of the State, but I would have liked to see some of the proposals I’ve been raising this year reflected in that agenda. If we’re serious about lowering utility bills, the State...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host People’s State of the State Rally
Jan 12, 2026
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join the Alliance for a Hunger Free New York, members of the Schenectady County Food Council, and frontline food providers from across the State during the 34th Annual People’s State of the State Rally.Speakers will...
Santabarbara Calls for Comptroller Investigation into National Grid Delivery Charges Amid Winter Bill Shock
Jan 8, 2026
As winter heating bills surge across upstate New York, Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara is calling for an independent investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli into electric and gas delivery charges imposed by investor-owned utilities, including...
Santabarbara Introduces Statewide Ban on Deceptive Check-Like Mail as Holiday Scams Surge
Dec 12, 2025
As holiday mail volume increases and financially vulnerable residents face heightened pressure, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced legislation to ban the mailing of deceptive check-like solicitations – mail pieces intentionally designed...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Launches 2025–2026 Student Cabinet Program as Federal Education Funding Faces Uncertainty
Nov 30, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is launching this year’s Student Cabinet program, bringing together high school students from across the 111th District to examine how changing education funding conditions – including uncertainty around future federal...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $3 Million State Investment at Groundbreaking for New Capital Region Youth Music Center
Nov 25, 2025
This announcement follows Assemblyman Santabarbara’s presentation of a ceremonial check during ESYO’s season-opening concert this past weekend. Today’s groundbreaking event marks the official launch of construction on the eight-acre campus – the...
Santabarbara Introduces Bill Allowing New Yorkers to Order Life-Saving Lab Tests Without a Doctor’s Appointment
Nov 24, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced new legislation that would allow New Yorkers to order certain routine blood tests directly from a licensed clinical laboratory without needing a doctor’s referral. Supporters say the change would remove...
