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Santabarbara Supports Rotterdam’s Launch of Blue Envelope Program, Highlights New Legislation (A.8719) to Establish the Program Statewide

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, today expressed his support for the Town of Rotterdam Police Department’s launch of its new Blue Envelope Program while highlighting his legislation,...

Santabarbara Joins National Disability Advocates Sounding Alarm over Federal Move to Remove Community-Integration Protections

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is joining national disability-rights organizations in sounding the alarm over a new federal effort to remove community-integration protections...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Community Event on Autism Wandering Prevention and Response

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting families, caregivers, community members and advocates to attend an important community education event focused on wandering prevention and response for individuals with autism. The event will provide families...

Santabarbara to Announce State Funding Secured for Grow Amsterdam at 10th Anniversary Celebration

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Grow Amsterdam NY Inc. for its 10th anniversary celebration and announce state funding he secured for the organization. The funding will support Grow Amsterdam’s community gardens, farmers market, environmental...

Statement From Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Imminent Schenectady VA Clinic Closure

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“I am outraged and angry. In four days, the federal government plans to close the Schenectady VA Clinic and strip away access to essential health care close to home for more than 1,600 local veterans.For months, I have fought this decision every step...

Santabarbara to Host Free Family Movie Night at Shuttleworth Park

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with the City of Amsterdam Recreation Department, will host a free Family Movie Night under the stars at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets...

Schenectady Leaders Rally Behind Santabarbara Bill to Protect Ellis and Essential Hospital Services

Schenectady leaders are rallying behind new legislation introduced by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to prevent health care noncompete agreements from being enforced when they threaten essential hospital services or a community’s access to care. The...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on the Passing of Labor Leader and Longtime Community Food Program Organizer Andrew “Andy” Gnoinski

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend Andy Gnoinski. Andy was a dedicated labor leader, a tireless community volunteer, and someone who spent decades helping families throughout Schenectady County.  I came to know the Gnoinski family...

Santabarbara Introduces Legislation to Protect Ellis Hospital and Essential Health Care in Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation today aimed at protecting Ellis Hospital and other community hospitals from the enforcement of restrictive employment agreements when doing so would threaten essential health care services. The...

People With Disabilities from Across the Region Set to Take the Field for Santabarbara’s Annual Disability Baseball Day

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People with disabilities from across the region are set to take the field at Schenectady’s Central Park for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Annual Disability Baseball Day, bringing together participants, families, caregivers, disability service...
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