Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Community Information Session on Tick-Borne Illness Prevention Jun 21, 2026 As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $6 Million in State Funding for Hamilton Hill Arts Center During Juneteenth Celebration Jun 20, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he secured $6 million in the New York State Budget for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center, a major investment that will help the organization build a new home and continue serving the community for generations...
Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Federal Changes to Special Education and Disability Rights Jun 18, 2026 “I am deeply concerned by the federal decision to shift key special education and disability rights responsibilities out of the U.S. Department of Education. As Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and the father...
Santabarbara to Celebrate Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps 55th Anniversary Jun 12, 2026 The Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DVAC) will proudly celebrate 55 years of continuous service to the Town of Duanesburg and surrounding communities with a special anniversary event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The community is invited to join a...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Secures $4 Million for New Rotterdam Commons Recreation Complex Jun 8, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he secured $4 million in the 2026-27 New York State Budget for the development of Rotterdam Commons, a new community recreation complex and park for the Town of Rotterdam.Joined by Rotterdam Town Supervisor...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Unveil Major State Investment and Construction Plans for New Rotterdam Recreation Complex Jun 7, 2026 Members of the media are invited to join Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for a major announcement regarding a significant state investment he secured in the 2026-27 New York State Budget to support the development of a new recreation complex in the Town...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Passage of Legislation to Ban Unsolicited ‘Live Loan Checks’ Jun 4, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that legislation he sponsored to prohibit lending institutions from sending unsolicited “live loan checks” through the mail has passed both houses of the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Leads "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge Event in Schenectady Jun 4, 2026 With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Schenectady High School, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over risk and responsibility over peer pressure.At...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Bill to Expand Veterans Property Tax Exemption Passes State Legislature Jun 1, 2026 Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara that expands eligibility for the Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption has passed both houses of the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill updates New York’s...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Leads "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge Event in Amsterdam Jun 1, 2026 With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Amsterdam High School, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over risk and responsibility over peer pressure....
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Funding Secured for Schenectady and Montgomery Counties to Support Veteran Suicide Prevention and Peer Support Programs May 27, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the final state budget includes local funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program in Schenectady and Montgomery Counties as part of a broader effort to strengthen veteran mental health services...
Santabarbara Announces Critical Increase for Disability and Care Providers Included in State Budget May 27, 2026 After years of warnings from providers, families, and direct support professionals, New York’s disability and care system has been pushed to a breaking point by rising costs, staffing shortages, and growing demand for services. “The good news is this...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $200,000 for Major Improvements at Rao Family Stadium May 27, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he has secured $200,000 in state funding for major improvements at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park, home of the Amsterdam Mohawks. The funding provided for the installation of a state-of-the-art...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Announce Major Investment for Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball Stadium May 27, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join city officials, community leaders, and representatives of the Amsterdam Mohawks to announce a major investment he secured to support improvements at the Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball Stadium at Shuttleworth Park....
Santabarbara Convenes First in a Series of Schenectady County Food Access Roundtables May 26, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today convened the first in a series of Schenectady County Food Access Roundtables, bringing together food pantries, meal programs, food assistance providers, and community organizations from across the county to discuss...
Assemblyman Santabarbara’s 2026 Student Cabinet Returns to the State Capitol for a Mock Legislative Hearing on Daylight Saving Time and the School Day May 17, 2026 For the 14th consecutive year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host his annual Student Cabinet program at the New York State Capitol – giving local students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on mock legislative hearing focused on a major...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Helps Pass Legislation to Increase Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Tax Credit May 16, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the Assembly passage of A6790-A, legislation aimed at increasing New York’s volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker tax credit and helping strengthen volunteer emergency services across the state....
Statement on the Passing of miSci President Chris Hunter May 14, 2026 “I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Chris Hunter, President of Schenectady’s miSci, Museum of Innovation and Science – a good friend and a passionate advocate for science, history, education, and our community. Chris dedicated so...
Santabarbara Obtains Federal Documents in Response to his FOIA Request, Continues Fight to Stop Schenectady VA Clinic Closure May 7, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today released federal documents obtained in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request he submitted regarding the planned closure of the Schenectady VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.After repeated outreach...
Santabarbara Bill Addressing Repeated Bridge Strikes Passes Assembly May 6, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that the New York State Assembly has passed his legislation, A3536, aimed at helping prevent repeated bridge strikes by improving the use of GPS technology and bridge-height warning information for drivers.The...