Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that he’s introducing legislation to suspend thruway tolls for a three-month period: June, July and August, to help encourage travel and tourism during this critical period of New York’s economic recovery....

The Schenectady area has had a long history of ice jams along the Mohawk River that has affected generations of residents. Countless homes and businesses have dealt with flooding each year causing millions of dollars in damage and threatening the health...

“These past two years, New Yorkers have faced physical, emotional and economic distress brought on by the pandemic. Now, as the omicron variant recedes, families are facing inflation as gas and grocery prices are on the rise. That’s why I am working...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara sponsored a resolution to recognize March 13, 2022, as K-9 Veterans Day, an observance that honors the courage and sacrifice of military dogs in New York State. “Since our nation’s founding, dogs have been an integral...

As New Yorkers prepare to spring their clocks forward this Sunday in observance of daylight-saving time, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Joseph Griffo continue to work to make daylight saving time permanent in New York.  Daylight saving...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced last week that he’s introducing legislation to suspend the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for one year, helping New Yorkers save money at the pump during this critical period of New York’s economic...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he’s introducing legislation to suspend the state tax on gasoline (48.22 cents/gallon) and diesel fuel (46.98 cents/gallon) for one year, helping New Yorkers save money at the pump during this critical...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined disability advocates in applauding the state’s first Chief Disability Officer within the newly established Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities (OAPD). Santabarbara co-sponsored and helped pass the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Training event with the American Red Cross of Northeastern NY. The training will help community members prepare for, respond to and recover from weather-related disasters. Space...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would elevate the current New York State Division of Veterans’ Services to a full state department (A.8294-A). This change would allow the department to have a commissioner and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a 2020 law he co-sponsored and helped pass requiring stretch limousines to be retrofitted with seatbelts within a two-year period took effect on February 3rd. The law was part of limousine safety package...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting a Valentines for Vets event at the local Rotterdam Boys & Girls Club. Over the last 10 years, this program has provided students with an opportunity to show gratitude and appreciation to veterans...

“For years, direct support professionals (DSPs) have been under-compensated and devalued despite their essential contributions to our community through local organizations like Schenectady ARC. This has become all the more clear during the pandemic...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting two Blood Drives in Amsterdam in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Michelle Hinchey will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Training event with the American Red Cross of Northeastern NY. The training will help community members prepare for, respond to and recover from weather-related...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during National Blood Donor Month with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Training event with the American Red Cross of Northeastern NY. The training will help community members prepare for, respond to and recover from weather-related disasters. What: Emergency...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during National Blood Donor Month with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a proclamation to Cage Wars in recognition of its 50th event on Friday, Jan. 21st, at Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady. Cage Wars is a local amateur MMA organization that supports local athletes – expanding...