Press Releases

State Budget Continues Nearly $1 Million Investment in Proctors Theatre, Santabarbara Announces

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that the 2026-27 New York State Budget includes $968,000 for Proctors Theatre through the Alive Downtown initiative, continuing the state’s investment in one of downtown Schenectady’s most important...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Speaks at Community Program on Wandering Prevention and Family Safety

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Joined by his son, Michael, who has autism, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, spoke at a community program hosted by the Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region and the Al-Hidaya...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Speak at Community Wandering Safety Workshop

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and father of an adult son with autism, will join community leaders and advocates this evening for an important educational workshop focused on...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Joins Community for Grand Opening of Amsterdam’s New Boardwalk

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined community members for the grand opening of Amsterdam’s new boardwalk, celebrating the completion of a new public space along the Mohawk River. The new boardwalk provides residents and visitors with another place...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Invites Community to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Family-Friendly Fourth of July Events

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents to take part in the many family-friendly Fourth of July events taking place in Schenectady as the community celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Hosted in partnership with...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Condemning the Hateful Comments Following the Loss of Harbe Nagi

“This week, our community came together with one hope – that 7-year-old Harbe Nagi would be found safe. People of every background volunteered, shared his photo, searched, and prayed for his safe return. That outpouring of support reflected the very...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on the Tragic Loss of Harbe Nagi

“Heartbroken by the tragic loss of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, a young boy with autism who was nonverbal and had been missing since Sunday. After two days of searching and hoping for his safe return, this is a devastating loss for our entire community. My...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Community Information Session on Tick-Borne Illness Prevention

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As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Speaker Heastie Announce $2 Million To Complete Electric City Community Grocery

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today joined Speaker Carl Heastie in announcing $2 million in state funding secured to help complete the Electric City Community Grocery (ECCG), a community-owned grocery store under construction in downtown Schenectady....

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $340,000 For New Ambulance for the Amsterdam Fire Department

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara was joined by Mayor Michael Cinquanti, City of Amsterdam officials, and members of the Amsterdam Fire Department today to unveil a new ambulance purchased with $340,000 in state funding he secured in the State Budget. ...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for Tour of Future Electric City Community Grocery Site

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will welcome New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to Schenectady as part of the Speaker’s annual statewide tour for a tour of the future home of the Electric City Community Grocery (ECCG), a community-owned grocery...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Unveil New Ambulance for the Amsterdam Fire Department

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joined City of Amsterdam officials and members of the Amsterdam Fire Department to unveil a new ambulance purchased with funding he secured in the State Budget.  The new ambulance will help strengthen emergency...

Santabarbara Calls for Review of New York Disability Rights Protections After Recent DOJ Opinion

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is calling for a review of New York’s disability rights protections following a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion that has raised concerns...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Community Information Session on Tick-Borne Illness Prevention

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As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $6 Million in State Funding for Hamilton Hill Arts Center During Juneteenth Celebration

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he secured $6 million in the New York State Budget for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center, a major investment that will help the organization build a new home and continue serving the community for generations...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Federal Changes to Special Education and Disability Rights

“I am deeply concerned by the federal decision to shift key special education and disability rights responsibilities out of the U.S. Department of Education.  As Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and the father...

Santabarbara to Celebrate Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps 55th Anniversary

The Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DVAC) will proudly celebrate 55 years of continuous service to the Town of Duanesburg and surrounding communities with a special anniversary event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The community is invited to join a...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Secures $4 Million for New Rotterdam Commons Recreation Complex

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he secured $4 million in the 2026-27 New York State Budget for the development of Rotterdam Commons, a new community recreation complex and park for the Town of Rotterdam.Joined by Rotterdam Town Supervisor...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Unveil Major State Investment and Construction Plans for New Rotterdam Recreation Complex

Members of the media are invited to join Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for a major announcement regarding a significant state investment he secured in the 2026-27 New York State Budget to support the development of a new recreation complex in the Town...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Passage of Legislation to Ban Unsolicited ‘Live Loan Checks’

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that legislation he sponsored to prohibit lending institutions from sending unsolicited “live loan checks” through the mail has passed both houses of the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s...