Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures Nearly $1M Funding for Proctors Theatre, Continues Schenectady Revitalization

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced $968,000 in funding for Proctors Theatre in Schenectady included in the enacted 2023-24 state budget. These funds are part of a $5 million allotment to support performing arts theaters through the “Alive Downtowns!”...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: This Year’s State Budget Fully Funds Schenectady Schools

“During my time in the State Assembly, I’ve never stopped fighting for our local schools to ensure that all our children are equipped for life with a high-quality education and, this year, I’m proud to deliver the full funding that they deserve....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Urges Governor to Reconvene Limousine Safety Task Force

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to allow for the limousine safety task force to reconvene to continue its work and issue further recommendations to the legislature. Previously, the task force was given a deadline of October...

Santabarbara Co-Sponsored Bill to Regulate Transfer of Waste by Rail Passes in New York State Assembly

A bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to regulate transfer of waste by rail (A4928) has been passed in the New York State Assembly. The bill is designed to ensure that waste transferred by rail in New York State is contained to prevent...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Arrive Alive Prom Pledge Signing at Schenectady High School

With Schenectady High School's Junior/Senior Prom coming up, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is again hosting a special event to talk to teens about the consequences of drinking and driving. Students will assemble in the high school auditorium to...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Hosts Annual Autism Action Day at the State Capitol

Hosted by Assemblyman Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, now, in its 11th year, this day of advocacy has brought together organizations, self-advocates and family members together with legislators...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Calls for Increased Funding to Support People with Disabilities in Higher Education

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, joined Assembly & Senate colleagues this week at the State Capitol to call for increased funding in the New York State budget to provide...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Two Blood Drives Thursday

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during 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...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during 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...

Santabarbara Responds to Comptroller’s Report on Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations

“The Comptroller’s findings regarding the safety of these group homes during the pandemic are deeply concerning, and we need to make sure this inadequate emergency management does not happen again in the future. Last year, I introduced my group home...

Santabarbara Seeks to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying Agricultural Land in New York State

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Commission on Rural Resources and long-standing member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture has introduced a bill which would ban entities owned by foreign adversaries from purchasing...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during 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...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive during 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...

Assemblymembers Santabarbara, Sayegh Sponsor Bill to Increase School Security & Safety

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Assemblyman Nader Sayegh announced that they are sponsoring legislation to direct the state Department of Education commissioner to establish minimum safety standards and ‘best practices’ for the security and safety...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces 2023 New York State Assembly Women of Distinction Honorees

“I’m so very pleased to announce this year’s New York State Assembly Women of Distinction Awards,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “I am very proud of the great honor all of this year’s honorees have brought to our community by all of...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Vietnam Veterans Day Service in Schenectady

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a Vietnam Veterans Day service on National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Schenectady County Community College. This event will honor and pay tribute to all...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Vietnam Veterans Day Service in Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a Vietnam Veterans Day service on National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Schenectady County Community College. This event will honor and pay tribute to all...

March is National Kidney Month – Assemblyman Santabarbara and Senator Skoufis pushing to pass bill to establish Kidney Donor Insurance Fund

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator James Skoufis are pushing to get a bill passed this legislative session and on the Governor’s desk (A.3462/S.2784) that would provide no-cost health insurance to New Yorkers who become kidney donors. Statistics...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti Call for Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement Program in State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, City of Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and City of Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy met at the State Capitol to call for this year’s state budget to include $50 million earmarked for the state Department of Health’s...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti Call for Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement Program in State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, City of Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and City of Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy to meet at the State Capitol to call for this year’s state budget to include $50 million earmarked for the state Department of Health’s...