Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation to allow supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for individuals with developmental, intellectual or cognitive disabilities was signed into law (Ch. 481 of 2022). “New York...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he sponsored establishing a group homes working group passed both houses this past session and will be on its way to the governor’s desk (A.9162). The measure would also ensure the working group...

Assemblyman Santabarbara and his son, Michael, will be partnering with the Amsterdam Mohawks baseball team to host his annual Autism Night at Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam, NY. Michael, now 20, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. He’s an avid baseball...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a professional engineer by trade, will be joining the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Region 1 Board of Governors and New York State Council to release of the 2022 Report Card for New York’s Infrastructure....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the 988 National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis hotline will be available to New Yorkers starting on Saturday, July 16th. Santabarbara helped secure funding and passed legislation to help implement...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the manufacturing facility of Casa Visco Finer Foods in Rotterdam to present Adine Viscusi with the official certificate adding the 75-year old business to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry...

On Saturday, May 28th, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at the VIAPORT Rotterdam Mall honoring five local veterans.  NEW Additions to the Veterans Memorial to be unveiled during the event: • Edward Villano...

On Saturday, May 28th, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbarawill be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at the VIAPORT Rotterdam Mall honoring four local veterans. NEW Additions to the Veterans Memorial to be unveiled during the event: Dominick Coppola – Dominick...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he introduced a bill to enact the Police and Fire Employees Retention Act, which provides a deferred retirement option plan to police and fire personnel with 20 years of service, allowing them to defer pension...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he has co-sponsored a bill adding wage theft to the types of activities included in the crime of larceny, which would allow prosecutors to seek stronger penalties against employers who steal wages (A.2022). “Wage...

In a letter to New York’s federal legislators, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling for the suspension of the federal gas tax. With the price of gasoline on the rise, the New York State Legislature recently adopted a measure introduced by Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a Lyme Disease information session in partnership with Cornell University. Tick removal kits will be provided to participants who attend the event. Register for the event by visiting: nyassembly.gov/Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation he has introduced in the State Assembly that would repeal the state's 4 percent sales tax on bottled water. New York is one of only four states that taxes bottled water at a higher rate than other...

Earlier today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the State Assembly’s Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced $150,000 in funding he secured in this year’s state budget to launch “The Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Employment...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be announcing funding he secured in this year’s state budget to launch “The Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Employment Program” at SUNY Schenectady in partnership with Schenectady County and Our Ability, Inc....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a “Sound the Alarm” event in partnership with the American Red Cross in the Amsterdam area. Residents interested in participating can sign up to receive up to three smoke alarms, installed in their home...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduced new legislation to impose a moratorium on gas and electric rate increases. The measure would prevent companies that received an approved rate plan from the NYS Public Service Commission in 2021 from increasing...

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,...

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...