Press Releases

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...

Office of Assemblyman Santabarbara Meets with Congressional Committee on St. Clare’s Pension Crisis

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Office met with staff from the Congressional Committee on Education and Workforce this week to discuss potential federal solutions regarding the ongoing St. Clare’s pension crisis that left more than 1,100 former...

March 13th is K9 Veterans Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a special event at the state Capitol on K9 Veterans Day, Monday, March 13th, to recognize the service of military, police and rescue dogs in New York State. The Assemblyman will be joined by local service...

Griffo and Santabarbara: Congress Should Support Sunshine Protection Act

As New Yorkers prepare to “spring” their clocks forward an hour this weekend as daylight saving time begins, state Sen. Joseph Griffo, and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara continue their efforts to make daylight saving time permanent in New York.As...

Santabarbara Introduces Bill to Raise the Maximum State Speed Limit to 70 mph

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has announced that he has introduced a bill that authorizes an increase of the maximum speed limit for travel on certain roadways in New York State to 70 miles per hour. It allows the commissioner of the department of transportation...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Proposed Thruway Toll Hike Would Burden Hardworking Families

The last thing our working families need, especially as inflation impacts many people’s ability to pay for basic necessities, is another toll hike. And yet, the state Thruway Board of Directors recently voted to increase tolls by 5% for New York E-ZPass...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Samantha Humphrey Statement

“I’m sad, angry and deeply upset to hear the heartbreaking news that the body pulled from the Mohawk River in Schenectady on Wednesday has been identified to be Samantha Humphrey, a 14-year-old who went missing three months ago. My heart breaks for...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara Supports Ukrainian Community, One Year Out from Russia’s Invasion

“One year ago, Russian forces invaded the nation of Ukraine, starting a war that has caused widespread devastation, displaced thousands of Ukrainians from their homes and taken far too many innocent lives. I stand with Ukraine and many Ukrainian American...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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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 Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive in Downtown Schenectady

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 Santabarbara to Host Annual Valentines for Vets Event

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting his annual Valentines for Vets event at Bradt Primary School in Rotterdam. This will be the 10th year of the program which provides students with a unique opportunity to thank local veterans...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Annual Valentines for Vets Event

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting his annual Valentines for Vets event at the Jesse T. Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady. This will be the 10th year of the program which provides students with a unique opportunity to thank...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Bill Requiring Schools and Daycares to Have Emergency Plans for Those with Disabilities

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he introduced legislation to require schools and day care facilities to maintain evacuation plans for children with disabilities during a lockdown or emergency situation. “With the increase in mass shootings...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Annual Valentines for Vets Event

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting his annual Valentines for Vets event at the Jesse T. Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady. This will be the 10th year of the program which provides students with a unique opportunity to thank...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Welcomes Sensory-Friendly Experience at Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Schenectady

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has announced that on Tuesday, February 7th, he will kick-off the first Sensory-Friendly and Autism Awareness Day at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Schenectady. Santabarbara will also discuss the inclusivity of sensory-friendly...