Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara Helps Pass Law Supporting Volunteer First Responders

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he helped pass to increase disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers injured on the job was recently signed into law (Ch. 523 of 2021). “Volunteer first responders...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Free Naloxone Training

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is hosting a free naloxone training event in Amsterdam, in conjunction with Senator Michelle Hinchey, Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffrey T. Smith, the Amsterdam Police Department and the Montgomery County Department of Health....

Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on Attorney General Indictment of 54 in local Drug Ring

"Today’s indictment of 54 suspected capital region drug traffickers is the result of the hard work and dedication of our law enforcement, and I applaud the Attorney General’s office and our very own Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Amsterdam...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Announce Funding for Local Museum

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce $25,000 in state funding he secured to support the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) in the City of Schenectady. Since 1934 the Museum of Innovation and Science has aspired to encourage people to celebrate...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Launches “Thank A Veteran” Web Page

In honor of Veterans Day, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has again launched an on-line “Thank A Veteran” webpage to make it easier to say ‘thank you’ to veterans in our community and send messages of gratitude and appreciation. “The freedoms...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Statement on Federal Infrastructure Bill that Increases Limo Safety Standards

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the infrastructure bill recently passed by Congress includes new provisions supporting new laws passed in New York that increase safety in the limousine industry. The bill has been sent to President Biden...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Statement on Federal Infrastructure Bill that Increases Limo Safety Standards - Letter

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Bill Creating Official State Flag to Honor Fallen Military Service Members

Angelo Santabarbara announced he has authored legislation that would designate an official state flag for recognizing military service members who died while serving our nation in any war or conflict (A.1771). The bill would also require the commissioner...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Pushing to Pass Legislation that Makes Daylight Savings Time Permanent All Year Round

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pushing to pass legislation he introduced in the State Assembly that would make daylight saving time a permanent in New York State (A.6443). The legislation would establish daylight saving time as the year-round standard...

State Launches Broadband Study: Assemblyman Santabarbara Invites Residents to Take Part in Internet Accessibility Survey

As Assembly Chair of the Commission on Rural Resources, Assemblyman Santabarbara helped get the Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act passed in the state budget. Enacted in May 2021, it requires the Public Service Commission (PSC) to identify and address...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Stands Up for Direct Support Professionals

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recently brought attention to the important work done by direct support professionals (DSPs), advocating for increased state support for these critical health care workers. “Caring for those with complex and varied needs...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Urges New Governor to Sign Legislation Expanding Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign into law legislation he co-sponsored that would expand the mission of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board. This new legislation would provide more resources to help individuals...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Announce Funding for Local After-School Program

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce $25,000 in state funding he secured to support the C.O.C.O.A. House, Inc. in the City of Schenectady. For the past 25 years, C.O.C.O.A. House, Inc. has served as a safe after-school program offering children...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...