Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the passage of his bill (A03549) in the New York State Assembly — a major step toward ensuring mental health parity for all first responders. The legislation extends PTSD-related benefits and services...

With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Amsterdam High School and Schenectady High School on the same day, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that he has introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly that would lift the state’s outdated ban on hands-free gas pump nozzles – joining Senator Joseph Griffo, who is carrying the bill in...

After hearing from frustrated travelers across New York, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is introducing new legislation to guarantee that rental car companies honor confirmed reservations – and face penalties if they don’t. The Guaranteed Reservation...

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony will be held to honor three local heroes – US Army Sgt. Nathan Michael Higginbotham, US Army Sgt. Raymond W. Warlikowski Jr., and US Coast Guard EM3 David T. Miller – whose names will be added to the Veterans Monument...

In a moment of pride for Amsterdam and the entire Capital Region, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York State Assembly Citation to Alejandro Christopher upon his graduation from the United States Coast Guard Academy. A native of Amsterdam,...

In a heartfelt tribute on the floor of the New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized the Autism Society of America and its President and CEO Christopher Banks in honor of the organization’s 60th anniversary of service, advocacy,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to issue an executive order modeled on his newly introduced Autism Data Privacy Protection Act, legislation designed to prevent...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced a major victory for SUNY Schenectady and community colleges statewide with new funding secured in the FY 2025–2026 New York State budget.The budget includes an $8 million increase in operating aid for SUNY community...