Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities and a father of an adult son with autism, today welcomed the launch of the Autism Awareness – Visor Card Program, a new statewide initiative...

 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced a new bill he’s co-sponsoring, the Higher Education Success Act (Assembly Bill A4841), legislation that strengthens access to higher education for students with disabilities by removing barriers and...

New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at Via Port Rotterdam in remembrance of September 11th. The blood drive provides an opportunity for community members to honor the...

A new bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (A7669), passed by the Legislature last session, gives the City of Schenectady the authority to launch a pilot program for school-zone speed cameras – a step forward in protecting students as the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will continue his annual tradition of riding the school bus with students on the first day of school, highlighting the importance of education, community, and safe transportation. This tradition offers a unique opportunity...

Rivers Casino & Resort will welcome players, supporters, and community members on Thursday, August 28th, for a special charity poker tournament hosted by New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. The event will benefit the Autism Society Greater...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today condemned the Public Service Commission’s approval of a new rate hike for National Grid customers, calling it unjustified in light of the company’s latest financial results.  “Families should never see higher...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined family and friends at Johnny’s in Schenectady tonight to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lena Mallozzi Pasquariello, presenting her with an official New York State Assembly Proclamation in recognition of her life’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today issued the following statement on GE Vernova’s announcement that it will invest $41 million into its Schenectady facility, creating 50 new high-tech, union jobs:“This is another big win for Schenectady and the...

In direct response to yesterday’s Public Service Commission (PSC) decision approving a National Grid rate hike expected to add about $600 a year to the average Upstate household’s energy bill, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduced legislation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, is leading a regional push to correct a delay in funding for community clinics that provide essential health care for people with disabilities....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, announced the enactment of legislation he co-sponsored (A7442, Chapter 231 of 2025) requiring publishers and manufacturers of printed instructional...

Earlier this week, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Amen Soup Kitchen Food Pantry, where volunteers conduct a large-scale weekly food distribution serving an average of 800 families in need. When the pantry experienced a sudden disruption in...

This morning, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined community leaders, partners, and local families to officially welcome The Art of the Brick to Downtown Schenectady—a world-renowned LEGO® exhibit that has inspired more than 10 million visitors...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will welcome Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to Schenectady for a tour of the Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC), a cornerstone of local arts and culture. The upcoming visit will highlight Santabarbara’s continued efforts...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who served in the US Army Reserve from 1990 to 1998, is proud to announce a special Veterans Appreciation Day at the Races, in collaboration with America's Pastime Stables, League of Their Own Racing Stable, and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, along with his son Michael, will join the Amsterdam Mohawks baseball team for the annual Autism Night at Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam, NY. Michael, a 23-year-old avid baseball fan who was diagnosed with autism at age...

Following a conversation with the owners of Simone’s Kitchen, a well-known counter service restaurant on Jay Street in downtown Schenectady, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced new legislation that would give fast-casual restaurants like...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce new funding in support of the Farm to Family Wheels program — a mobile food truck initiative by the Schenectady City School District that brings fresh produce directly into neighborhoods. The event will...

As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With New...