Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, today expressed his support for the Town of Rotterdam Police Department’s launch of its new Blue Envelope Program while highlighting his legislation,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is joining national disability-rights organizations in sounding the alarm over a new federal effort to remove community-integration protections...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting families, caregivers, community members and advocates to attend an important community education event focused on wandering prevention and response for individuals with autism. The event will provide families...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Grow Amsterdam NY Inc. for its 10th anniversary celebration and announce state funding he secured for the organization. The funding will support Grow Amsterdam’s community gardens, farmers market, environmental...

“I am outraged and angry. In four days, the federal government plans to close the Schenectady VA Clinic and strip away access to essential health care close to home for more than 1,600 local veterans.For months, I have fought this decision every step...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with the City of Amsterdam Recreation Department, will host a free Family Movie Night under the stars at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets...

Schenectady leaders are rallying behind new legislation introduced by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to prevent health care noncompete agreements from being enforced when they threaten essential hospital services or a community’s access to care. The...

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend Andy Gnoinski. Andy was a dedicated labor leader, a tireless community volunteer, and someone who spent decades helping families throughout Schenectady County.  I came to know the Gnoinski family...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation today aimed at protecting Ellis Hospital and other community hospitals from the enforcement of restrictive employment agreements when doing so would threaten essential health care services. The...

People with disabilities from across the region are set to take the field at Schenectady’s Central Park for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Annual Disability Baseball Day, bringing together participants, families, caregivers, disability service...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that Assembly bill A.29, the legislation designating New York as a Purple Heart State, is in effect as New York observes its first Purple Heart Day since the bill was signed into law in November, as Chapter...

“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sister Maria Rosa, whose lifetime of faith, service, and compassion left a lasting mark on St. Anthony’s Church and the Schenectady community. I had the pleasure of knowing Sister Maria Rosa for many...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is taking action to improve transparency for consumers by co-sponsoring A10913, new legislation that would require rental car companies to disclose all mandatory fees and additional charges before customers complete a rental...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Greater Amsterdam School District Superintendent Dr. Richard Ruberti, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti, school district leaders, coaches, players, and families on Saturday, August 1, to celebrate the launch of...

Residents of all ages and experience levels encouraged to register; media invited to preview and attend this unique community wellness event.Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting Capital Region residents to take a break from the demands of everyday...

Following the recent tragedy that deeply affected the Capital Region, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced legislation creating the New York State Take Me Home Program, a new voluntary statewide initiative designed to help families be better...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today welcomed passage of the Sunshine Protection Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, calling it a major step toward ending the outdated practice of changing clocks twice each year. For years, Santabarbara has pushed...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will recognize David Hester with a New York State Assembly Citation in honor of his extraordinary courage and selfless actions during a recent house fire on Campbell Avenue in Schenectady. Hester risked his own safety...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will recognize David Hester with a New York State Assembly Citation in honor of his extraordinary courage and selfless actions during a recent house fire on Campbell Avenue in Schenectady. Hester risked his own safety to...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s annual Autism Night with the Amsterdam Mohawks returns this Saturday, bringing together individuals affected by autism and their families for a free evening of baseball, community, and valuable local resources. In light...