Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presented Proclamation to Schalmont Girls’ Basketball Team

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a proclamation to the Schalmont Girls’ Basketball team congratulating them on their historic win.The Schalmont team won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship title,...

Santabarbara Pushing to Pass Bill to Establish Kidney Donor Insurance Fund

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pushing to pass his legislation in the State Assembly that would provide no-cost health insurance to New Yorkers who become kidney donors. Assemblyman Santabarbara is working with Senator James Skoufis in the Senate...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Receives Perfect Score from The New York League of Conservation Voters

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recently announced that the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) awarded him a perfect score for his commitment to environmental protection. The score was based on his support for key pieces of legislation that...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Tree Planting Event in Celebration of Earth Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a tree planting event in honor of Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd. He will be joined by kids from the Adeline Wright Graham Boys & Girls Club in Mont Pleasant. Santabarbara’s event will highlight...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presents Proclamation to WWII Veteran Dominick Coppola on His 100th Birthday

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized Dominick Coppola of Schenectady with a proclamation from the New York State Assembly in honor of his 100th Birthday today! In 1940, at the age of 18, Dominick Edward Coppola enlisted in the United States Army...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $10 Million for a New Schenectady Event Center in The State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he secured $10 million in the state budget for a new arena and event center to be constructed at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady. The arena will provide a state-of-the-art space for community events and meetings,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

PASSED: State Budget Includes CDTA Expansion for Amsterdam, Montgomery County In 111th Assembly District Represented by Assemblyman Santabarbara

Assemblyman Santabarbara announced that a bill passed as part of this year’s state budget will expand the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) services into the City of Amsterdam and Montgomery County communities. The legislation is significant...

Santabarbara’s Gas Tax Suspension PASSED

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that his proposal to suspend the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel was passed as part of the final state budget. Santabarbara first introduced the proposal back in March after gas prices began to surge...

Gas Tax Suspension in Final State Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that his proposal to suspend the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel is expected to be passed TONIGHT as part of the final state budget. Santabarbara first introduced the proposal back in March after gas...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announced Funding for the City of Amsterdam

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today $250,000 in state funding he secured for the construction of a new indoor gymnasium for the Creative Connections Clubhouse. A city-owned building located at 21-23 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, will be demolished...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Make Funding Announcement in Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce state funding for the construction of a new indoor gymnasium for the Creative Connections Clubhouse. On Thursday, a city-owned building located at 21-23 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam, will be demolished to make...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: State Budget Includes Measure to Create New State Department of Veterans’ Services

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced passage of a bill he co-sponsored to elevate the state Division of Veterans’ Services to a department-level agency with a commissioner (A.9006-C) that was included in this year’s state budget. “New York...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Autism Action Day Resumes This Year at the State Capitol

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Assemblyman Santabarbara will be resuming his annual Autism Action Day at the State Capitol on WEDNESDAY APRIL 6th. In its 10th year, this day of advocacy on autism issues, legislation and funding is hosted by Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drives in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Autism Action Day Resumes This Year at the State Capitol

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Assemblyman Santabarbara will be resuming his annual Autism Action Day at the State Capitol NEXT WEDNESDAY APRIL 6th. This day of advocacy on autism issues, legislation and funding hosted by Assemblyman Santabarbara,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Legislation That Will Allow a Home Heating Cost Deduction on State Income Tax Returns

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation that will allow New Yorkers to use their heating bills as a tax deduction on their yearly state income tax returns. “After a challenging two years, New Yorkers are now facing inflation and the...