WHO: Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and his 16-year old son, Michael, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, will join Tops owner Evan Christou, employees, self-advocates, family and friends in the autism community this weekend at Tops American Grill, Bakery & Bar in his hometown of Rotterdam to promote autism awareness in the community.

WHAT: On Saturday, for every customer who wears blue, Tops will donate $1 to the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region. On Sunday, from 3-9pm, 15 percent of every check for customers who mention the “Dine to Donate” will go to the Autism Society of Albany, NY.

WHERE: Tops American Grill, Bakery and Bar, 351 Duanesburg Rd, Schenectady, NY, 12306

WHEN: Saturday April 7th – Sunday April 8th, 2018; Media Availability at 3pm Saturday the 7th

“Autism is the fastest-growing development disability in the country, and there is a crisis for support services that needs immediate attention," said Santabarbara, who serves as chair of the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders. “I’m pleased to be a part of this opportunity for our Rotterdam community to come together for such an important cause that affects so many families, friends and neighbors.”