In a moment of pride for Amsterdam and the entire Capital Region, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York State Assembly Citation to Alejandro Christopher upon his graduation from the United States Coast Guard Academy. A native of Amsterdam,...

In a heartfelt tribute on the floor of the New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized the Autism Society of America and its President and CEO Christopher Banks in honor of the organization’s 60th anniversary of service, advocacy,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to issue an executive order modeled on his newly introduced Autism Data Privacy Protection Act, legislation designed to prevent...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced a major victory for SUNY Schenectady and community colleges statewide with new funding secured in the FY 2025–2026 New York State budget.The budget includes an $8 million increase in operating aid for SUNY community...

“This week’s court ruling is a major step forward for the St. Clare’s pensioners and their families. The court not only rejected the Diocese’s attempt to dismiss the case – it affirmed what we’ve said all along: these workers earned their...

One of upstate New York’s most iconic theaters is getting a major boost – thanks to nearly $1 million in funding secured by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in the newly enacted state budget.Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady will receive $968,000...

In a powerful show of bipartisan support for New Yorkers with disabilities, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara – Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities – announced the passage of two key bills from this year’s Legislative...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that New York State has fully repaid its federal unemployment insurance (UI) debt – a move that lifts a major financial burden off the backs of small businesses across the state. “This is a win for the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he successfully secured $150,000 in state funding for Special Olympics New York in the FY2025–26 State Budget. “As both a state legislator and a Special Olympics basketball coach, I know how important...