“While there was a strong focus on public safety, mental health, and affordable housing in this year’s State of the State, we also need to renew efforts this year to help working families who are still struggling and focus on ways to help them keep...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be co-hosting the third annual Sensory-Friendly Autism Awareness basketball game with the Siena College’s men’s basketball team. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders...

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado administered the Oath of Office to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in a hybrid (both in-person and virtual) ceremony on Tuesday, January 3rd in their hometown of Schenectady. “My focus has always been putting you...

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will administer the Oath of Office to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in a hybrid (both in-person and virtual) ceremony on Tuesday, January 3rd in their hometown of Schenectady. Assemblyman Santabarbara chose the Mont...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he helped secure Restore New York Communities Initiative funding to revitalize the downtown areas of Schenectady and Amsterdam.  “For years, we’ve been working to revitalize these downtown areas in order...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York State Proclamation WWII veteran, Julius Boreali, in honor of his 100th Birthday today at Boreali's Rotterdam home. Please click here to view the proclamation text for more details on Mr. Boreali's...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he helped pass granting volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) workers a new property tax exemption benefit has been signed into law (Ch. 670 of 2022). “During this time...

Assemblyman Santabarbara provided students at the Hamilton Elementary School Students with “Holiday Cards for Heroes” cards. Kids decorated the cards and wrote personalized “Thank You” messages to local veterans. These holiday cards will...

Assemblyman Santabarbara provided students at the Hamilton Elementary School Students with “Holiday Cards for Heroes” cards. Kids decorated the cards and wrote personalized “Thank You” messages to local veterans. These holiday cards will...

In wake of news that the New York State Thruway Board of Directors approved a toll hike increase of 10% over the next 5 years, which will now be subject to public hearings, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has announced the launch of an online petition...

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, now signed into law, will allow homeowners heating with propane access to emergency deliveries from alternate suppliers when deliveries are late or missed during times of urgent need (A1451A). Under...

In wake of news that the New York State Thruway Board of Directors approved a toll hike increase of 10% over the next 5 years, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli calling for an updated audit of the...

“I’m shocked to see the New York State Thruway Authority come has come out with with yet another toll hike proposal today while families are still struggling with the effects of inflation and rising costs.  On December 5th, the Thruway Authority...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, asking that she allow members of Ellis Hospital’s Material Management Department to be included in the New York State Healthcare worker bonus. Ellis Hospital’s Material...

I’m very disappointed to see my group home state task force bill (A9162) was vetoed tonight – it passed both houses with overwhelming support. I introduced this important legislation to help address issues raised during the pandemic, improve living...

An annual tradition, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will deliver Christmas ornaments to the Creative Connections Clubhouse in the City of Amsterdam this afternoon, at 4:30pm for the youth to decorate in preparation for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony...

​“As a long-standing member of the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee, I’m proud of our work in turning New York into a leader among states in creating successful gaming policies in a short time period. ​Though it’s only been in operation...

In March of 2022, I introduced new legislation to suspend all state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for one full year (A.9503). Although the legislature ultimately agreed to a 6-month suspension during budget negotiations, I still maintain that my bill...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, member of the New York State Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, announced that legislation he co-sponsored and helped pass earlier this year to allow service-disabled veteran business owners to apply for the Excelsior...