Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Bill to Repeal State’s Bottled Water Tax

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation he has introduced in the State Assembly that would repeal the state's 4 percent sales tax on bottled water. New York is one of only four states that taxes bottled water at a higher rate than other...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Schenectady County Announce New Partnership for Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Employment Program to be Launched at SUNY Schenectady

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Earlier today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the State Assembly’s Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced $150,000 in funding he secured in this year’s state budget to launch “The Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Employment...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Schenectady County to Announce New Partnership for Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Employment Program to be Launched at SUNY Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be announcing funding he secured in this year’s state budget to launch “The Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Employment Program” at SUNY Schenectady in partnership with Schenectady County and Our Ability, Inc....

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Home Smoke Alarm Installation Event in Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a “Sound the Alarm” event in partnership with the American Red Cross in the Amsterdam area. Residents interested in participating can sign up to receive up to three smoke alarms, installed in their home...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Legislation to Prevent Companies from Increasing Utility Rates

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduced new legislation to impose a moratorium on gas and electric rate increases. The measure would prevent companies that received an approved rate plan from the NYS Public Service Commission in 2021 from increasing...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presented Proclamation to Schalmont Girls’ Basketball Team

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a proclamation to the Schalmont Girls’ Basketball team congratulating them on their historic win.The Schalmont team won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship title,...

Santabarbara Pushing to Pass Bill to Establish Kidney Donor Insurance Fund

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pushing to pass his legislation in the State Assembly that would provide no-cost health insurance to New Yorkers who become kidney donors. Assemblyman Santabarbara is working with Senator James Skoufis in the Senate...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Receives Perfect Score from The New York League of Conservation Voters

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recently announced that the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) awarded him a perfect score for his commitment to environmental protection. The score was based on his support for key pieces of legislation that...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Tree Planting Event in Celebration of Earth Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a tree planting event in honor of Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd. He will be joined by kids from the Adeline Wright Graham Boys & Girls Club in Mont Pleasant. Santabarbara’s event will highlight...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presents Proclamation to WWII Veteran Dominick Coppola on His 100th Birthday

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized Dominick Coppola of Schenectady with a proclamation from the New York State Assembly in honor of his 100th Birthday today! In 1940, at the age of 18, Dominick Edward Coppola enlisted in the United States Army...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $10 Million for a New Schenectady Event Center in The State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he secured $10 million in the state budget for a new arena and event center to be constructed at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady. The arena will provide a state-of-the-art space for community events and meetings,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives 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

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives 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

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives 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,...

PASSED: State Budget Includes CDTA Expansion for Amsterdam, Montgomery County In 111th Assembly District Represented by Assemblyman Santabarbara

Assemblyman Santabarbara announced that a bill passed as part of this year’s state budget will expand the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) services into the City of Amsterdam and Montgomery County communities. The legislation is significant...

Santabarbara’s Gas Tax Suspension PASSED

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that his proposal to suspend the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel was passed as part of the final state budget. Santabarbara first introduced the proposal back in March after gas prices began to surge...

Gas Tax Suspension in Final State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that his proposal to suspend the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel is expected to be passed TONIGHT as part of the final state budget. Santabarbara first introduced the proposal back in March after gas...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announced Funding for the City of Amsterdam

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today $250,000 in state funding he secured for the construction of a new indoor gymnasium for the Creative Connections Clubhouse. A city-owned building located at 21-23 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, will be demolished...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Make Funding Announcement in Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce state funding for the construction of a new indoor gymnasium for the Creative Connections Clubhouse. On Thursday, a city-owned building located at 21-23 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, will be demolished to make...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives 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,...