Press Releases

Santabarbara to Host Free Family Movie Night at Shuttleworth Park

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with the City of Amsterdam Recreation Department, will host a free Family Movie Night under the stars at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets...

Schenectady Leaders Rally Behind Santabarbara Bill to Protect Ellis and Essential Hospital Services

Schenectady leaders are rallying behind new legislation introduced by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to prevent health care noncompete agreements from being enforced when they threaten essential hospital services or a community’s access to care. The...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on the Passing of Labor Leader and Longtime Community Food Program Organizer Andrew “Andy” Gnoinski

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend Andy Gnoinski. Andy was a dedicated labor leader, a tireless community volunteer, and someone who spent decades helping families throughout Schenectady County.  I came to know the Gnoinski family...

Santabarbara Introduces Legislation to Protect Ellis Hospital and Essential Health Care in Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation today aimed at protecting Ellis Hospital and other community hospitals from the enforcement of restrictive employment agreements when doing so would threaten essential health care services. The...

People With Disabilities from Across the Region Set to Take the Field for Santabarbara’s Annual Disability Baseball Day

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People with disabilities from across the region are set to take the field at Schenectady’s Central Park for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Annual Disability Baseball Day, bringing together participants, families, caregivers, disability service...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Purple Heart Legislation A.29 in Effect as New York Observes Its First Purple Heart Day as a Purple Heart State

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that Assembly bill A.29, the legislation designating New York as a Purple Heart State, is in effect as New York observes its first Purple Heart Day since the bill was signed into law in November, as Chapter...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on the Passing of Sister Maria Rosa

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“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sister Maria Rosa, whose lifetime of faith, service, and compassion left a lasting mark on St. Anthony’s Church and the Schenectady community. I had the pleasure of knowing Sister Maria Rosa for many...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Calls for Greater Transparency in Rental Car Pricing

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is taking action to improve transparency for consumers by co-sponsoring A10913, new legislation that would require rental car companies to disclose all mandatory fees and additional charges before customers complete a rental...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Announce State Investment Supporting Launch of NEW Little Rugged Rams Football Program

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Greater Amsterdam School District Superintendent Dr. Richard Ruberti, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti, school district leaders, coaches, players, and families on Saturday, August 1, to celebrate the launch of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Invites the Community to a No-Cost Yoga Session Focused on Health, Wellness and Connection

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Residents of all ages and experience levels encouraged to register; media invited to preview and attend this unique community wellness event.Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting Capital Region residents to take a break from the demands of everyday...

Following Recent Tragedy, Santabarbara Introduces New Statewide ‘Take Me Home’ Program to Better Protect Individuals with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable New Yorkers

Following the recent tragedy that deeply affected the Capital Region, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced legislation creating the New York State Take Me Home Program, a new voluntary statewide initiative designed to help families be better...

House Passage of Sunshine Protection Act Moves New York Closer to Permanent Daylight-Saving Time

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today welcomed passage of the Sunshine Protection Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, calling it a major step toward ending the outdated practice of changing clocks twice each year. For years, Santabarbara has pushed...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Honor Local Hero David Hester with New York State Assembly Citation

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will recognize David Hester with a New York State Assembly Citation in honor of his extraordinary courage and selfless actions during a recent house fire on Campbell Avenue in Schenectady. Hester risked his own safety...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Honor Local Hero David Hester with New York State Assembly Citation

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will recognize David Hester with a New York State Assembly Citation in honor of his extraordinary courage and selfless actions during a recent house fire on Campbell Avenue in Schenectady. Hester risked his own safety to...

Following Recent Tragedy, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Spotlights Wandering Prevention at Annual Autism Night with the Amsterdam Mohawks

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s annual Autism Night with the Amsterdam Mohawks returns this Saturday, bringing together individuals affected by autism and their families for a free evening of baseball, community, and valuable local resources. In light...

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...