“Tonight, my office received confirmation that the Mayor of New York City is thoughtlessly sending buses with migrants to Super 8 Motel in Rotterdam, completely disregarding the fact that many of the individuals already residing there were struggling...

"Today's bridge collision in Glenville serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for action. I implore the Governor to swiftly sign the legislation (A.7016-B), which has already been passed over 40 days ago. This crucial bill mandates that the Department...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the partial restoration of Amtrak service north of Rensselaer to Schenectady and Saratoga following his letter to Amtrak’s CEO, Stephen Gardner, dated June 27th, 2023. In the letter, he expressed concerns...

"I am thrilled to witness the establishment of the Capital Region Aquatic Center right here in my hometown of Rotterdam. This world-class facility is poised to become a vital community asset and a catalyst for economic growth in our region. The signing...

“As an advocate for workers' rights and fair labor practices, I stand in strong support with Teamsters Local 294 and their pursuit of a fair contract, particularly concerning fair wages for part-time UPS workers. The impending expiration of the UPS/Teamsters...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the New York State Department of Veterans' Services now has available Veterans' Services Benefit Advisors who are prepared to offer essential support to veterans in completing applications, acquiring necessary...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to UPS CEO, Ms. Carol B. Tomé, expressing his strong support for the hardworking members of the Teamsters from Local 294 and their ongoing efforts to secure a fair contract with UPS. The Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced a new bill aimed at limiting the exorbitant surcharges associated with speeding tickets in New York State. The bill seeks to establish a fairer system by ensuring that penalties align with the offense as...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be recognizing 100-year-old Amsterdam native, Helen Malicki as the City of Amsterdam’s Independence Day celebration Monday evening at Riverlink Park ahead of the performance of Albany Symphony. Santabarbara will...

On Thursday, June 29th, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joining the Lanzi Family to cut the ribbon on the new outdoor patio and bar at Lorenzo’s Southside in Amsterdam. A century after the Lanzi family’s story in the restaurant business began...

In an urgent letter to Amtrak, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling for the restoration of Adirondack Service. Recently, the Canadian National Railroad (CN) delivered an abrupt announcement to Amtrak, imposing a restrictive 10 mph speed limit on...

On Saturday, June 24th, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a special ceremony at the VIAPORT Rotterdam Mall honoring three local veterans.NEW Additions to the Veterans Memorial to be unveiled during the event: Frederick D. Clark II – Frederick...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging the Governor to sign a bill into law that he cosponsored in the New York State Assembly that would require the state Department of Transportation (DOT) commissioner to report information about the locations of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he co-sponsored to address regulatory gaps enabling monopolistic utility companies to overcharge customers for their services has passed in the Assembly (A.4055). The state Senate passed the bill...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced legislation passed in the Assembly that will require used motor vehicle dealers to search for manufacturer’s recalls on their used inventory and ensure needed repairs are made before vehicles are sold (A.6549).“With...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he co-sponsored to protect young athletes, spectators and campers has passed the Assembly (A.366-A). The bill would ensure camps and youth sports programs to establish an automated external defibrillator...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he co-sponsored to improve services for elderly residents of mental health housing programs has passed in the state Assembly (A.5119). This bill would improve services by creating a task force...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced passage of a bill he cosponsored in the New York State Assembly that would require the state Department of Transportation (DOT) commissioner to report information about the locations of bridge collisions, any...

“Our community is still devastated by the October 2018 limousine crash that took the lives of 17 passengers, the vehicle’s driver and two bystanders in Schoharie. This crash, the United States’ deadliest transportation disaster in over a decade,...

As a long-standing member of the New York Assembly Mental Health Committee, I share deep concerns about the funding gap and the need for increased support for existing mental health housing programs. While the recently passed budget allocated $39 million...