Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Pro-Am MMA APPROVED

The New York State Athletic Commission Board recently announced an approved plan permitting professional-amateur boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts throughout the state.“As we begin to rebuild from the devastating economic effects of COVID-19,...

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...

Santabarbara, Tedisco, Call for New Legislation Needed to Enable State Park Rangers, Park Police to Carry EpiPens to Help Save Lives

Now that spring has finally arrived and New Yorkers are heading outside and visiting our state parks for recreation, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Jim Tedisco have introduced new bi-partisan legislation to help save lives by enabling forest...

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 Secures Funding to Support New Autism Society Initiatives

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he secured $200,000 in funding for the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY in the 2021-2022 state budget. “As the parent of a child with autism and chair of the Assembly Sub-Committee on Autism...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Celebrate 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced this year’s Women of Distinction honorees during a virtual ceremony. This annual event honors women from the 111th Assembly District and provides an opportunity to show our gratitude and appreciation for each...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara & Capital Region Chamber Partner for a Virtual Small Business Roundtable

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a virtual small business roundtable in partnership with the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 15th. The event will focus on rebuilding our economy, small businesses pandemic challenges...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Unveils Virtual Event Honoring 2021 Women of Distinction

“Over the years, we have held a special presentation ceremony filmed at Proctors in downtown Schenectady, recorded live in front of an audience of family and friends, to recognize our annual Women of Distinction honorees. This year the program needed...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month Will Help Us Build More Inclusive Communities

“As chair of the State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, I’ve been working to ensure people with disabilities have a stronger voice at our State Capitol. As the father of a son with autism, I’ve also learned firsthand that...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Pro-Am MMA APPROVED

The New York State Athletic Commission Board recently announced an approved plan permitting professional-amateur boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts throughout the state. “As we begin to rebuild from the devastating economic effects of COVID-19,...

Adult-Use Marijuana Bill Fails to Protect Public Safety

“I voted NO on legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana because I share the concerns of many of my constituents that believe this measure doesn’t do nearly enough to protect families and has the potential to harm our communities. In addition to...

Santabarbara: Nursing Home Visitation Statement

“Although the Governor is finally making changes to nursing home visitation restrictions, it comes only after the legislature passed a bill I co-sponsored and put it on his desk.” said Assemblyman Santabarbara.“The truth is, despite bipartisan support...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Champions Legislation to Ease Student Loan Burden

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is co-sponsoring new legislation in the State Assembly to establish a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments (A.5724). The bill would allow taxpayers to use up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax...

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...

Rural Resources Commission Introduces Rural Justice Package of Bills

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Assembly Chair of the Rural Resources Commission, announced a package of legislation designed to help those living in rural communities more easily access affordable court services. “The unique challenges of rural New...

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: Veterans Treatment Courts Provide Invaluable Support

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he co-sponsored and helped pass a bill that supports the unique needs of veterans by expanding the number of veterans treatment courts across New York State (A.5719). “We owe a debt of gratitude to the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Sponsors K-9 Veterans Day Resolution to Honor Military Working Dogs

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara sponsored a resolution to recognize March 13, 2021, as K-9 Veterans Day, an observance that honors the courage and sacrifice of military dogs in New York State (K.103). “Since our nation’s founding, dogs have been...

Santabarbara and Griffo Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent in New York and Northeastern United States

With daylight saving time beginning Sunday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Joseph Griffo reiterated today that they have introduced legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent in New York. The U.S. had daylight saving time...