Press Releases

Joint Statement by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Gary Hughes, Chair of the County Legislature and Neil Golub, Chairman of the Board of miSci

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"We convened another meeting today of our miSci Task Force,” stated Assemblyman Santabarbara. "I am pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement to keep the museum in Schenectady at its current location. The museum holds immense significance...

March 13th is K9 Veterans Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara attended a special gathering at the State Capitol on Monday, March 13th, in observance of K9 Veterans Day. The event aims to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of military, police, and rescue dogs across New York...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on Baby Halo Branton

“My heart aches at the tragic loss of baby Halo Branton. The circumstances surrounding her death are deeply distressing, and our community mourns alongside her father and loved ones.No words can adequately express the sorrow we feel for the innocent...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Valentines for Vets Event to Thank Local Heroes

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be his hosting a Valentines for Vets program at Bradt Primary School in his hometown of Rotterdam on Wednesday. Over the last 12 years, this program has provided students with an opportunity to show gratitude...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Valentines for Vets Event to Thank Local Heroes

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting a Valentines for Vets event at the elementary school where he attended as a boy, Hamilton Elementary in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady. Over the last 12 years, this program has...

New Legislation Proposes Free Tuition for Volunteer Firefighters at New York State Colleges

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced new legislation aimed at bolstering volunteer firefighter recruitment across New York State. The proposed bill seeks to incentivize participation in volunteer fire departments by offering tuition-free education...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Introduces the "Know Where It's From Act"

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduced a bill to improve transparency to online shopping, the "Know Where It's From Act." This bill aims to enhance clarity when buying online, ensuring shoppers are well-informed about the origin, shipping, and return...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Urges Increased Funding for HPNAP and Nourish NY in New York State Budget

Key Points of the letter: HPNAP Funding: Santabarbara calls for a substantial increase in funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) to $75 million. This vital program supports an extensive network of food pantries and...

Santabarbara Calls for Passage of New Bill to Require Financial Literacy Education for High School Graduation

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has cosponsored a new bill aimed at enhancing the financial literacy of high school students across the state that addresses a crucial gap in the current educational system. (A2298a) The primary objective of this legislation...

Santabarbara Joins The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York to Tackle Food Insecurity

New York State is falling behind in addressing the needs of our communities; 2.2 million New Yorkers are considered food insecure, including more than one in seven children. With the removal of Covid-era benefits and the effects of inflation, NYS Community...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Libraries and Education Technology Committee

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he was appointed the new chair of the Assembly’s Libraries and Education Technology Committee by Speaker Carl Heastie on Monday, January 8th, 2024. “As the new chair of the Assembly’s Libraries and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Proposes NEW Legislation in the Wake of Glenville Bridge Strike: Bill Mandates GPS Systems to Include Bridge Height Information

Following the recent bridge strike and explosion in Glenville, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is taking swift action to prevent future incidents with the introduction of a new legislative proposal. The bill requires navigation systems which utilize GPS...

Santabarbara and Tedisco Call for New Out-Migration Commission to Stop Escape from NY

Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Jim Tedisco today announced new bi-partisan legislation they are introducing for a holistic and reasonable approach to addressing an existential threat to our state’s economic well-being of hemorrhaging population loss...

Santabarbara Statement about Glenville Bridge Collision

“I am deeply concerned about the recent incident on Maple Avenue in Glenville, emphasizing the urgent need for action to prevent such accidents. The collision, resulting in a significant explosion and injury, underscores the hazards posed by low bridges...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Present NYS Assembly Proclamation to TikTok Sensation Ally the Piper

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will honor Ally Crowley-Duncan, also known as Ally the Piper, with a prestigious NYS Assembly Citation in recognition of her outstanding contributions to music and her national tour. Ally, a TikTok sensation hailing from...

Members of Assemblyman Santabarbara’s 2023-2024 Student Cabinet Announced

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s student cabinet is assembled and set to meet ahead of the upcoming legislative session. At this initial meeting, students representing schools in cities to rural areas from across the 111th assembly district that includes...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Sponsors Winter Wonderland Celebration

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara invites the press to join the Winter Wonderland Celebration, a festive event filled with family-friendly activities and holiday cheer. Date & Time: Sunday, December 17, 2023, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Bellevue...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Introduces Bill to Combat Plastic Pollution in Unsolicited Mail

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced a new bill aimed at curbing environmentally harmful plastic usage by targeting the distribution of unsolicited "junk mail." The bill sets out to prohibit the use of plastic-based materials, including plastic...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on $10 Billion Investment in Nanotechnology

“The groundbreaking $10 billion investment by chipset companies like IBM and Micron in collaboration with New York State for a cutting-edge semiconductor research facility at the Albany NanoTech Complex of my alma mater, University at Albany, is a big...

Santabarbara Bill to Provide Tax Exemption for Pension Payouts in New York

“With New York recent population loss highlighted by Comptroller DiNapoli my proposed tax exemptions for pension payouts represent a crucial step towards revitalizing the state's attractiveness and ensuring a brighter future for its residents,” Assemblyman...