“It seems to me that NYS DMV Commissioner Schroeder missed the point. Drivers are not taking issue with replacing damaged plates but the governor’s program FORCES drivers to replace plates, regardless of condition. As far as the technology excuse,...

Schenectady, NY – Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced his participation in promoting the Get Kids into Survey initiative led by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS). Land surveying is one of our country’s...

Under the Governor’s license plate replacement program announced yesterday, beginning on April 1st, 2020, if your plates are 10 years old, drivers will be charged an additional $25 for new plates, regardless of their condition, and an additional...

“The Governor’s license plate replacement program announced today amounts to nothing more than more of our hard earned money going to the state. On April 1st, 2020, if your plates are 10 years old it will cost you $25 MORE for new plates, regardless...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves as chair of the NY State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced his appointment to the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced state funding approved for local public library construction projects. These projects are supported by an initiative that Assemblyman Santabarbara advocated for in this year’s state budget.“An investment...

“I’ve been working tirelessly to stop this proposal to protect our natural resources and quality of life here in Montgomery County. It’s time for the County Executive and County Legislators to listen to their constituents and REJECT THIS...

Earlier this year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves on the New York State Assembly’s Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill that calls for a moratorium on the annexation of farmland for industrial use in New York State. That legislation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is set to receive more than $130,000 to help a local area farm reduce their environmental impact and recover from extreme weather. The funds will...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that his legislation designating a portion of Route 5s as the “Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand Memorial Highway” unanimously passed the New York State Assembly and, today it was signed into law by Governor...

“Over the years the law had not stopped sports betting, instead it has created a 150 billion dollar industry that operates online, underground and offshore. Today sports betting comes out of the shadows and becomes open and transparent. Last year’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new laws now in effect in New York State aimed at Lyme disease awareness and prevention. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the country and one of the most difficult to diagnose....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has sponsored several additional pieces of limo safety legislation from the State Senate. The three new bills now introduced in the State Assembly are aimed at protecting passengers and pedestrians. The measures include...

“To say I’m disappointed to hear the Governor was unaware of the St. Clare’s pension crisis is an understatement. This is something that began LAST YEAR with more than 1,100 retirees of the former hospital in Schenectady losing pensions....

“It is completely inappropriate for New York State to offer drivers' licenses to those who have failed to follow the rules of our immigration process. The lax identification requirements will ultimately put the safety of our community at risk if...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam is set to receive more than $22,000 in state funds for greenhouses, equipment and supplies to expand production and extend their agricultural season. The funds are provided...

“The legislative session might be over, but work on legislation to improve limo safety must continue. The need for updated laws governing stretch limousines is apparent and simply cannot wait,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “On...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the NY State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which he co-sponsored, passed the Assembly and Senate (A.8429). The bill takes important steps to combat climate change in New York State, including...

“The City of Amsterdam has requested this special legislation through a “Home Rule” request passed by the City Council as State law does not allow municipalities like Amsterdam to liquidate deficit,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced several pieces of legislation he sponsored to improve limousine safety have now passed the State Assembly. The measures include providing more oversight on stretch limousine operators and drivers, enforcement...