Earlier this year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves on the New York State Assembly’s Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill that calls for a moratorium on the annexation of farmland for industrial use in New York State. That legislation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is set to receive more than $130,000 to help a local area farm reduce their environmental impact and recover from extreme weather. The funds will...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that his legislation designating a portion of Route 5s as the “Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand Memorial Highway” unanimously passed the New York State Assembly and, today it was signed into law by Governor...

“Over the years the law had not stopped sports betting, instead it has created a 150 billion dollar industry that operates online, underground and offshore. Today sports betting comes out of the shadows and becomes open and transparent. Last year’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new laws now in effect in New York State aimed at Lyme disease awareness and prevention. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the country and one of the most difficult to diagnose....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has sponsored several additional pieces of limo safety legislation from the State Senate. The three new bills now introduced in the State Assembly are aimed at protecting passengers and pedestrians. The measures include...

“To say I’m disappointed to hear the Governor was unaware of the St. Clare’s pension crisis is an understatement. This is something that began LAST YEAR with more than 1,100 retirees of the former hospital in Schenectady losing pensions....

“It is completely inappropriate for New York State to offer drivers' licenses to those who have failed to follow the rules of our immigration process. The lax identification requirements will ultimately put the safety of our community at risk if...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam is set to receive more than $22,000 in state funds for greenhouses, equipment and supplies to expand production and extend their agricultural season. The funds are provided...

“The legislative session might be over, but work on legislation to improve limo safety must continue. The need for updated laws governing stretch limousines is apparent and simply cannot wait,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “On...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the NY State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which he co-sponsored, passed the Assembly and Senate (A.8429). The bill takes important steps to combat climate change in New York State, including...

“The City of Amsterdam has requested this special legislation through a “Home Rule” request passed by the City Council as State law does not allow municipalities like Amsterdam to liquidate deficit,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced several pieces of legislation he sponsored to improve limousine safety have now passed the State Assembly. The measures include providing more oversight on stretch limousine operators and drivers, enforcement...

Assemblyman Santabarbara was joined by local veterans today for a Flag Day dedication ceremony at Capital District YMCA’s 845 Commons Veterans Housing in Schenectady, where a new flag pole was unveiled, completed with funding from his office. At...

“My mom came the United States in 1967, my dad in 1971- from the Province of Caserta in the Campania region of Italy. To get here they followed ALL the rules of our immigration process. I was the first in my family to be born here. While I was growing...

“In our area of upstate New York, we saw how delayed or missed propane deliveries literally left families out in the cold – completely unacceptable,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara. “It quickly became apparent that changes were needed...

“It is completely inappropriate for New York State to consider passing a bill that will offer drivers' licenses to those who have failed to follow the rules of our immigration process”, said Assemblyman Santabarbara. “Passing this bill...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation to promote outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans passed the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs earlier today (A.8094).“The freedoms we enjoy each day should remind...

Earlier today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he helped pass a series of bills to support New Yorkers with disabilities. The package honors this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, May 29, and includes measures to expand disability...

“I’m pleased to see NY State Attorney General Letitia James taking action to look into the St. Clare’s retirement fund and determine what caused its collapse. After the state invested more than $28 million into the fund, more than 1,100...