Press Releases

Santabarbara to Banks: 'Be A Good Neighbor'

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(FROM LEFT) Rotterdam Town Supervisor Steve Tommasone and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara place a sign on the lawn of 1035 Palazini Drive in Rotterdam, calling on the bank that owns the property to “be a good neighbor” and ensure the property’s...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Calls for Funding, Safety Measures for Rural Communities Where Oil Trains Pose Threat

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined first responders and nurses Saturday at the Delanson Volunteer Fire Department to call for resources, training and legislation that would help protect rural communities against the growing threat of increased oil...

Santabarbara: Bill to Strengthen Pensions for Veterans Finally Signed into Law

“All of our veterans volunteered to put the needs of their fellow Americans ahead of their own when they signed up to serve our country, and they’ve all sacrificed and deserve gratitude,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran...

Santabarbara: Bill to Fight Zombie Properties Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is taking action to fight off the zombies in our community – specifically the zombie properties that plague our neighborhoods and can sometimes surround our homes. Assemblyman Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced Tuesday...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $600,000 for Safety, Recreational Enhancements at Plotter Kill Preserve in Rotterdam

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Thursday announced state funding he secured to provide enhanced safety and recreational improvements at the Plotter Kill Preserve in Rotterdam, a Schenectady County park that has grown in popularity in recent years....

Assemblyman Santabarbara Takes Action to Better Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

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During Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day in New York State, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) helped pass a series of bills that aim to build on his push to better the quality of life for people with disabilities. “As the father...

Santabarbara’s Proposal to Invest in Our Farmers Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s proposal to create a Farm Investment Fund to support family farms has passed the Assembly (A.2417-C). “Farming is an important part of our region’s economy and I’m committed to strengthening and promoting...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Military Order of the Purple Heart Commander, AmVets Unveil Reserved Purple Heart Parking at Schenectady miSci Museum

FROM LEFT: New York State Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Mathew Tully, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, and miSci Executive Director Mac Sudduth take the podium Friday at the Schenectady museum to unveil a Purple Heart parking space...

Santabarbara: A Historic Day for New York’s MMA Fighters, Fans

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“Today is a historic day for New York State, and it’s a day our Mixed Martial Arts athletes and fans have been looking forward to for a long time.” "For too many years, our Mixed Martial Arts fighters have had to leave the state to compete professionally,...

Santabarbara Hosts Autism Action Day

Efforts to advance the conversation on autism issues and strengthen support for a legislative plan to unlock the potential of thousands of New Yorkers have led to a new day in New York State. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted the first Autism...

Santabarbara: Final State Budget Puts the Freeze on SUNY Tuition Hikes

“Students deserve degrees, not crushing debt, and that’s why it was so important that the 2016-17 state budget put a stop to tuition hikes at our SUNY schools for the coming academic year.” “With the freeze on tuition hikes, we also secured...

Santabarbara: Education Aid Increase, Restoration of GEA in State Budget Agreement

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced that this year’s state budget agreement provides a significant increase in education aid and puts an end to the Gap Elimination Adjustment, giving immediate relief to school districts across Upstate...

Santabarbara: Final State Budget Makes Much-Needed Infrastructure Investments in Roads, Bridges, Water

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced the 2016-17 state budget invests in our roads and infrastructure – making a commitment to help families and businesses who rely on our state’s roads and bridges while also recognizing the need...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Victory in the Fight for Mixed Martial Arts in New York

“It is with great excitement and pride that I can announce today’s passage of legalizing professional Mixed Martial Arts in New York State. We worked to gain support over the years, and today’s victory for the sport’s fans and athletes was hard-earned...

Santabarbara: Bill to strengthen pensions for veterans part of Assembly budget

Legislation that strengthens pensions for New York’s veterans is included in the Assembly’s one-house budget, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced. The Veterans Equality Act would allow all public sector workers who were honorably...

Santabarbara: Vote on MMA to come next week

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, said Tuesday that a vote on legalizing Mixed Martial Arts could finally be coming to the Assembly floor as early as Monday of next week. “I urge my colleagues to support the bill that would finally make...

Santabarbara Legislation to Drive Upstate Revitalization Included in Assembly Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced that he is continuing his advocacy for economic growth in Upstate New York by sponsoring the Upstate Reinvestment Tax Credit that is included in this year’s Assembly budget proposal. “Upstate...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Calls for End to Tuition Hikes at SUNY Schools

“Students deserve degrees, not crushing debt and I continue to stand against any SUNY tuition increases. I’m committed to helping our students gain access to higher education and am happy to deliver a freeze on tuition hikes in this year’s Assembly...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Montgomery County School Superintendents Come Together for Fair Funding, End to GEA

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, superintendents, teachers and students from five Montgomery County school districts and statewide education advocates stood together Thursday afternoon to call for fair education funding and an end to Gap Elimination Adjustment...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: New Mobile App Helps Connect Veterans with Services, Benefits

Veterans in New York State and their families can now use a free mobile app to access valuable services and programs, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, said. The New York State Veterans App connects users with information about federal and...