Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introducing Bill to Require CPR Training for Youth Sports Coaches

Ahead of Sunday’s Buffalo Bills playoff game, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be introducing legislation which will require that all youth sports coaches in New York State are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This is in the wake...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

“While there was a strong focus on public safety, mental health, and affordable housing in this year’s State of the State, we also need to renew efforts this year to help working families who are still struggling and focus on ways to help them keep...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara & Siena Men’s Basketball to Host Annual Sensory-Friendly Autism Awareness Basketball Game

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be co-hosting the third annual Sensory-Friendly Autism Awareness basketball game with the Siena College’s men’s basketball team. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders...

Lieutenant Governor Delgado Administers Oath of Office to Assemblyman Santabarbara in Schenectady

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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado administered the Oath of Office to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in a hybrid (both in-person and virtual) ceremony on Tuesday, January 3rd in their hometown of Schenectady. “My focus has always been putting you...

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to Administer Oath of Office to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will administer the Oath of Office to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in a hybrid (both in-person and virtual) ceremony on Tuesday, January 3rd in their hometown of Schenectady. Assemblyman Santabarbara chose the Mont...

Assemblyman Santabarbara secures funding for 111th Assembly District from Restore New York Communities Initiative

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he helped secure Restore New York Communities Initiative funding to revitalize the downtown areas of Schenectady and Amsterdam.  “For years, we’ve been working to revitalize these downtown areas in order...

Santabarbara Presents Proclamation to WWII Veteran for his 100th Birthday

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York State Proclamation WWII veteran, Julius Boreali, in honor of his 100th Birthday today at Boreali's Rotterdam home. Please click here to view the proclamation text for more details on Mr. Boreali's...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Bill to Help Recruit and Retain Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers Signed into Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he helped pass granting volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) workers a new property tax exemption benefit has been signed into law (Ch. 670 of 2022). “During this time...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hamilton Elementary Students and AMVETS Post 35 for Annual Holiday Cards for Heroes Event

Assemblyman Santabarbara provided students at the Hamilton Elementary School Students with “Holiday Cards for Heroes” cards. Kids decorated the cards and wrote personalized “Thank You” messages to local veterans. These holiday cards will...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hamilton Elementary Students and AMVETS Post 35 for Annual Holiday Cards for Heroes Event

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Assemblyman Santabarbara provided students at the Hamilton Elementary School Students with “Holiday Cards for Heroes” cards. Kids decorated the cards and wrote personalized “Thank You” messages to local veterans. These holiday cards will...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Launches Online Petition: STOP the Thruway Toll Hikes

In wake of news that the New York State Thruway Board of Directors approved a toll hike increase of 10% over the next 5 years, which will now be subject to public hearings, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has announced the launch of an online petition...

Signed Into Law: Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Emergency Home Heating Bill

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, now signed into law, will allow homeowners heating with propane access to emergency deliveries from alternate suppliers when deliveries are late or missed during times of urgent need (A1451A). Under...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Calls for Comptroller Audit of NYS Thruway Authority

In wake of news that the New York State Thruway Board of Directors approved a toll hike increase of 10% over the next 5 years, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli calling for an updated audit of the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: NYS Thruway’s Toll Hike Proposal Will Hurt Hardworking Families During Already Difficult Times

“I’m shocked to see the New York State Thruway Authority come has come out with with yet another toll hike proposal today while families are still struggling with the effects of inflation and rising costs.  On December 5th, the Thruway Authority...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Urging Governor to Add Ellis Hospital Material Management Dept. to Those Eligible for New York State Healthcare Worker Bonus

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, asking that she allow members of Ellis Hospital’s Material Management Department to be included in the New York State Healthcare worker bonus. Ellis Hospital’s Material...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Urging Governor to Add Ellis Hospital Material Management Dept. to Those Eligible for New York State Healthcare Worker Bonus - Letter

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Group Home Task Force Bill Veto

I’m very disappointed to see my group home state task force bill (A9162) was vetoed tonight – it passed both houses with overwhelming support. I introduced this important legislation to help address issues raised during the pandemic, improve living...