Press Releases

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...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Proposal: Accessory Dwelling Units Can Help Keep Loved Ones Close to Home

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, chair of the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, introduced a bill that would offer more housing options for loved ones with disabilities and seniors to help them stay in their own communities...

Rural Ambulance Service Can Play a Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

While New York continues to ramp up its vaccine distribution, it’s critical that we ensure rural New Yorkers are not left behind. As the elected representative of many rural communities, I know that transportation can pose a significant barrier to many...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Calls on the State to Reopen Adult Day Health Care Programs

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that’s he’s fighting to allow adult day health care programs to reopen safely. Currently, these programs are the only health care facilities in New York State that have remained closed during the COVID-19...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Join Youth Ambassador Emma Detlefsen to “Light Schenectady Up Teal” for World Lymphedema Day

Assemblyman Santabarbara and 12-year-old Youth Ambassador Emma Detlefsen lit up Schenectady “Teal” for World Lymphedema Day tonight!
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has joined with 12-year-old Youth Ambassador Emma Detlefsen to “Light Schenectady Up Teal” for World Lymphedema Day today. Assemblyman Santabarbara and Emma will tour Schenectady to view the lights together this evening. Who: Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Passes Bill to Bolster Health Care System Reporting

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the passage of legislation he co-sponsored in the Assembly to mandate the release of information collected through the state's Health Reporting Data System (HERDS).  “During this pandemic, we saw how...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Letter to DOH: Rural Ambulance Service Can Play a Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he has written to the state Department of Health (DOH) urging the department to develop guidelines that would allow rural ambulance services to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “While New York ramps up...

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...

Santabarbara Statement on 2nd Sexual Harassment Allegation about Governor

“These new allegations of sexual harassment made against the Governor today by a 2nd former aide are just as disturbing and concerning; reinforcing my call for an immediate independent investigation. Whether it’s a member of the legislature or the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: New York Must Do More to Ensure Vaccine Equity in Rural Communities

“For the past year, COVID-19 has ravaged our state and presented unprecedented challenges for families and businesses. Fortunately, we’re making great strides in mitigating the damage and working to get New Yorkers vaccinated as safely and efficiently...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Sponsors Legislation to Provide Property Tax Extension to Small Landlords

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is sponsoring legislation in the Assembly to aid landlords with fewer than five properties who’ve faced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sometimes we forget that many of the people...

Santabarbara Statement of Federal COVID Relief Package

“Our upstate families and local governments have suffered long enough through the financial constraints of this pandemic. We need these federal dollars so we can continue to provide essential services and kick start the rebuilding process. Over the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Limousine Legislation Letter to US Senator Schumer

Santabarbara Statement of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Governor Cuomo

“I am deeply disturbed by the allegations made by a former aide to the Governor, accusing him of sexual harassment. These are serious allegations. I’m calling for an immediate investigation into the Governor’s workplace behavior. Sexual harassment...