Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s 2025 Student Cabinet will meet for the first time in Schenectady to engage in hands-on policymaking discussions about school funding and budget priorities. With the Foundation Aid formula currently under review for...

Airports across New York State are experiencing a critical shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to increased delays, flight disruptions, and rising concerns over safety. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, long-standing member for the NYS Legislature’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, newly appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will join New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) for a rally on February 25, 2025, at the New York State Capitol. The rally, scheduled...

In response to growing concerns about disruptions and delays in healthcare benefits for 9/11 first responders and survivors, New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced the 9/11 First Responders Emergency Healthcare Access Act. This...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting a Valentines for Vets event at two local elementary schools Monday. For more than 12 years, this program has provided students with an opportunity to show gratitude and appreciation to veterans...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will tour SUNY Schenectady County Community College on Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day to learn more about the college’s innovative...

“This investment is more than just a boost to our clean energy future – it’s a powerful reminder of the opportunities that companies like GE Vernova have provided for generations of families here in Schenectady. My father was an immigrant who came...

This afternoon, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara proudly presented a New York State Assembly Proclamation to recognize a truly inspiring milestone: the 100th edition of Dylan’s Dish, a remarkable newsletter created and published by Dylan Biddle, an individual...

“As Chair of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on People with Disabilities and the father of a son with autism, I commend the New York State Sheriff’s Association for implementing the Blue Envelope Program. This thoughtful and innovative initiative...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities, opened his response by emphasizing the urgent need to address issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families, alongside broader challenges...

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...

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 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...

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, 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...

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, 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...

“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 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, 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...