Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Santabarbara Statement on 2nd Sexual Harassment Allegation about Governor

“These new allegations of sexual harassment made against the Governor today by a 2nd former aide are just as disturbing and concerning; reinforcing my call for an immediate independent investigation. Whether it’s a member of the legislature or the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: New York Must Do More to Ensure Vaccine Equity in Rural Communities

“For the past year, COVID-19 has ravaged our state and presented unprecedented challenges for families and businesses. Fortunately, we’re making great strides in mitigating the damage and working to get New Yorkers vaccinated as safely and efficiently...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Sponsors Legislation to Provide Property Tax Extension to Small Landlords

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is sponsoring legislation in the Assembly to aid landlords with fewer than five properties who’ve faced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sometimes we forget that many of the people...

Santabarbara Statement of Federal COVID Relief Package

“Our upstate families and local governments have suffered long enough through the financial constraints of this pandemic. We need these federal dollars so we can continue to provide essential services and kick start the rebuilding process. Over the...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Limousine Legislation Letter to US Senator Schumer

Santabarbara Statement of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Governor Cuomo

“I am deeply disturbed by the allegations made by a former aide to the Governor, accusing him of sexual harassment. These are serious allegations. I’m calling for an immediate investigation into the Governor’s workplace behavior. Sexual harassment...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $41,000 Awarded to Inverness Farms in Canajoharie to Address Impacts of Climate Change

The award comes from the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, an initiative funded in the state budget to help farms reduce their operational impact on the environment and address the impacts of extreme weather events resulting from climate change....

Statement on Announcement to Resume Nursing Home Visitation

The recent Attorney General report showed how this crisis was already mishandled and a death toll linked to nursing homes was significantly higher than what was reported. However, I’m encouraged by today’s announcement that nursing home visitations...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Responds to FBI, U.S. Attorney Investigation into Nursing Home Deaths

This investigation is long overdue. Knowing where, how and how many died was critical to protecting others in nursing homes. That’s why this Legislature held hearings, sent letters and made requests for this critical information, and when we tried to...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Co-Sponsors Bill to Bolster Health Care Data Reporting in NY State

“During this pandemic, we saw how a breakdown in the state’s Health Emergency Reporting Data System created another element of difficulty in ensuring a proper government response. I’m working to pass legislation that mandates the timely release...

Santabarbara, Woerner Call for a Full Repeal of the Governor’s Emergency Powers

The stunning admission coming from a high-ranking executive staffer that fear of the federal government’s response led to the administration’s decision to cover up critical information about New York’s COVID deaths in New York nursing homes illustrates...

Statements on Admission by Governor’s Top Aide

As I’ve said for months, the governor’s nursing home COVID-19 response has been a disaster. First a damning AG report showed the scope of nursing home deaths was much greater than initially reported by the state Department of Health. Now a stunning...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross...

Nursing Home Caregiver Bill Moves onto Assembly Calendar

While COVID-19 has impacted us all, loved ones in nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state have been isolated from their families for far too long. The recent Attorney General report showed how this crisis was already mishandled and...

New Limousine Safety Laws Go into Effect

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that several laws he championed last year to improve limousine safety in response to the devastating 2018 limousine accident in Schoharie County have gone into effect in February. These include measures to ensure...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Valentines for Vets Program Helps Provide Comfort in Trying Times

As Valentine’s Day rolls around, Assemblyman Santabarbara is pleased to once again host his annual 'Valentines for Vets' program to give a special thanks to local heroes in our community.  The program, in its ninth year now, involves a number of schools...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Amsterdam Moves Closer to Breaking Ground on Church Street Reconstruction

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara applauded the Amsterdam Common Council for moving forward with its plans to renovate Church Street. The Assemblyman has secured nearly $1 million in funding for the long-overdue project. “Despite numerous delays, I’m...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Rural Resources Commission: Governor’s Pocket Veto of Broadband Bill Hurts Rural Communities

In his State of the State, the Governor claimed that 98% of residents in New York State had access to broadband. However, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to remote learning and work-at-home has been a particularly difficult move and...