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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on People with Disabilities, Urges Governor Hochul to Prioritize Critical Investments in New York’s DSP Workforce

In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging the Governor to prioritize addressing the persistent challenges facing the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce in her upcoming 2025 Executive Budget. As the newly...

Santabarbara, Tedisco Call on Governor Hochul to Expand Child Victims Privacy Law, Create New Cold Case Unit to Find Missing Persons

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Jim Tedisco announced a new bipartisan effort to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to include new privacy protections for child victims and the creation of a state Cold Case Unit to find missing persons.Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on People with Disabilities

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pleased to announce his new role as Chair of the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on People with Disabilities. This appointment reflects his years of dedicated advocacy and commitment to improving the lives...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Candlelight Vigil Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter

Long before his presidency, Carter and his wife Rosalynn lived in Rotterdam while he served in the U.S. Navy and attended Union College. The Carter Monument, located at the site where they lived, commemorates this unique chapter of his life. Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Take Oath of Office in Ceremony in his Hometown

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a lifelong resident of Schenectady County and resident of Rotterdam, served in the U.S. Army Reserve and is professional engineer. Inspired by his upbringing as the son of immigrant parents, Santabarbara's career in public...

Santabarbara Proposes Toll-Free Overnight Hours Pilot Program on the New York State Thruway

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced the Toll-Free Overnight Hours Pilot Program, an innovative initiative aimed at supporting commuters and businesses while improving traffic flow and reducing costs. The program offers toll-free travel on the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara: New Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Expansion Bill Signed into Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a dedicated advocate for sustainability and food security, announced that the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Expansion Bill (A5906A), which he cosponsored, has officially been signed into law. As a member of the...

Santabarbara Statement on the Passing of President Carter

“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a man whose life was marked by his dedication to public service and humanitarian efforts. His commitment to improving the lives of others was exemplified through his extensive work...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara: New Nursing Home Rating Transparency Law taking effect TODAY

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a new law that he championed and helped pass, designed to improve transparency in nursing home care, takes effect today. (A2188) The legislation requires nursing homes to prominently display their most recent...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Celebrates Passage of the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act, Now Public Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, founder of AMVETS Post 35 and its first commander in Rotterdam, announced that the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act officially became public law on December 12, 2024. After over six years and three Congresses, this landmark...
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