Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced Thursday that legislation he introduced in his ongoing effort to reduce energy costs for small businesses (A.2521-A) has passed the Assembly. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,...

“The Electric City takes a giant step forward today as we celebrate the beginning of this amazing investment. The $330 million Rivers Casino & Resort will not only breathe new life into a long-vacant former manufacturing site, but it will also continue...

“Tax relief for the hardworking families of Upstate New York remains a top priority, and today I’m proud to announce important legislation that will do just that for our area and taxpayers across the state." “The state Assembly has introduced...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined parents, family, friends, professionals and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Friday to unveil a significant package of legislation meant to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers living with autism. The...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined superintendents, teachers and students from Schenectady County school districts Friday at Schalmont High School to call for fair funding. The Schalmont, Mohonasen and Duanesburg school districts would all see decreases...

“After hearing the governor’s State of the State and budget presentation, I’m hopeful that 2016 will be a year of important investments in our local communities. I’m excited about the continued focus on Upstate New York and the level of funding...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined officials from Mohonasen Central School District, Capital Region BOCES and Schenectady County Community College Monday, Dec. 21, to announce a $336,000 grant secured from his office that will help make the Center...

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck joined Schenectady school officials Monday to call for increased funding for small city school districts to give students in those schools a fair shot at a quality education. Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam,...

The Delanson Fire Company has purchased 10 self-contained breathing apparatuses using funds Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara helped secure. Santabarbara, Fire Chief Kevin Morrison and other volunteer firefighters will demonstrate how to use the new...

Legislation that puts the Vietnam Veterans of America on equal footing with other veterans organization was recently signed by the governor, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced. Santabarbara was a sponsor of the legislation (A.6101) that recognizes...

Dogs across the state are wagging their tails following the passage of new legislation that lets them dine with their owners on outdoor restaurant patios. Dog and restaurant owners are pretty happy, too. At 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on the outdoor...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is once again calling for the state Legislature to keep fighting for legislation (A.8174) that strengthens pensions for our veterans – legislation that the governor continues to block. On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced his support Thursday for a plan to bring more than 17,000 jobs and a $3.8 billion private sector investment to the region. In September, Santabarbara officially signed a letter of support for the plan, which...

On Sunday morning, with the support of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, unveiled legislation creating the state’s first Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification Cards (A.8389). The legislation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara helped secure more than $1.4 million in state funding for three pre-kindergarten programs in our region. The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District will receive $271,872, Greater Amsterdam School District will receive...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has secured $50,000 in state funding that will enable the Greater Amsterdam School District to hire a behavior specialist for their students. The behavior specialist will work at Lynch Literacy Academy and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced $2.7 million for Montgomery County to support local storm recovery projects and protect communities from flooding. “Extreme weather emergencies and natural disasters have become more common...

A new law authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) to ensure our state troopers receive the salaries and benefits they have earned has been signed by the governor (Chp. 234 of 2015). “State troopers put their lives on the lines for...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is calling on the governor to approve a package of bills that will help local brewers and distilleries grow their businesses. The state Legislature has passed legislation that makes it easier for local...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is urging the governor to sign legislation that will expand the amount of farmland available to new farmers and strengthen the state’s agriculture economy for future generations (A. 1571/S. 1824). “Farming...