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...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino joined parents and community activists on Thursday at Puzzles Bakery & Café in Schenectady to announce a major expansion of the county’s Project Lifesaver...

A new measure authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow the use of rifles to hunt deer and bears in Schenectady County was signed into this afternoon by the governor (Ch.75 of 2015). “I extend my thanks to the local...

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Phil Steck (D-Colonie) were joined by parents, teachers and area residents to announce they secured $500,000 in discretionary aid for the Schenectady City School District. “This year, we continued...

“Delivering tax relief for hardworking families is essential, and I’m proud to help put money back into the pockets of upstate taxpayers with this end of session agreement. The property tax relief program we are establishing will benefit working families...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has approved the creation of distinct license plates for Kiwanis International (A.486-A/S.438-A). Kiwanis International is a global organization dedicated to strengthening...

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

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has passed his legislation to create the Amsterdam Firefighters’ Benevolent Association (A. 5517). “The Amsterdam Fire Department has been protecting the people...

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow pregnant women in New York to purchase health insurance in order to gain access to critical prenatal care (A.6780/S.5972). “I...

The state Assembly recently passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that would foster investment in upstate communities and generate economic growth (A. 8004). “This legislation will help upstate communities build...

The state Assembly recently approved a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara allowing restaurants to permit dining with companion dogs in outdoor seating (A. 5956-C). The bill, which passed the state Senate earlier this year, gives restaurateurs...