A law that’s been in existence since 1953 granted the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia, New York Guard and other active duty military members free passage through toll booths, tunnels, bridges and ferries. A provision...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara chaired a public hearing of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources to discuss flood mitigation measures needed in rural communities. “Year after year, floods put the health and safety of families at risk, cause...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York Assembly Commission on Rural Resources, announced that he secured funding in the amount of $125,000 to purchase a new ambulance for Rotterdam EMS (REMS). REMS recently lost two vehicles in their fleet,...

The New York State Assembly passed a resolution today honoring the life of Kirk Douglas. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara introduced a resolution which honors Amsterdam native Kirk Douglas, who passed away on Feb. 5 at the age of 103. “Kirk Douglas...

Elementary school students at Bradt Primary School in Rotterdam are set to present hundreds of specially prepared Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans this Thursday, February 13th. The presentation is part of Assemblyman Santabarbara’s annual...

Saddened to hear about the loss of City of Amsterdam native Kirk Douglas today. The historical marker at the corner of East Main and Eagle Street where Kirk Douglas grew up, reminds us of his humble beginnings, where he rose from poverty to become an...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the governor signed into law recently passed Assembly legislation, including 5 bills sponsored by Santabarbara, to increase safety in the limousine industry. Santabarbara has long been fighting to pass this...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he helped pass a legislative package today to bolster anti-discrimination protections for New Yorkers with disabilities and improve their access to vital resources. These measures were passed in honor of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is working to address the needs of rural New York counties in his second year as chair of the state’s Legislative Commission on Rural Resources. “From agriculture to tourism, our rural communities...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the passage of a comprehensive bill package in the State Assembly and Senate updating the laws governing stretch limousines in the New York State. Following the deadly 2018 limousine crash in Schoharie that claimed...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has continued the push for more limousine safety measures in the wake of the 2018 Schoharie County limousine crash that claimed the lives of 20 people and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releasing its initial...

“Earlier today, Governor Cuomo laid out his priorities for 2020 in his State of the State address. While the governor’s speech included some meaningful proposals, once again there is much that was left out. Among them, rural ambulance services...

Each year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara celebrates the achievements of women in our community at the New York State Assembly’s Women of Distinction Awards. This annual event recognizes women from a diverse collection of fields, including community...

“I’m pleased to see that the Governor has announced that he WILL NOT move forward with a mandatory $25 fee for new license plates,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “This is a BIG WIN for hardworking people and families this would...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who has an extensive background in civil engineering and also represents many of the rural communities that still lack adequate cell coverage, was appointed as a member of the new Upstate NY Cellular Coverage Task Force.The...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced new legislation in the State Assembly called the NEW YORK STATE ALL-AMERICAN FLAG ACT. The bill requires that all United States and New York State flags sold in the State of New York must be made entirely...

“With the ongoing investigation by the Attorney General and this lawsuit that has now been filed on behalf of the more than 1,100 former employees of St. Clare’s Hospital who lost their pensions, I’m hopeful that we are moving closer to...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara again received an A+ rating from the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) for his legislative work on environmental issues this past session. NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York...

“It seems to me that NYS DMV Commissioner Schroeder missed the point. Drivers are not taking issue with replacing damaged plates but the governor’s program FORCES drivers to replace plates, regardless of condition. As far as the technology excuse,...

Schenectady, NY – Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced his participation in promoting the Get Kids into Survey initiative led by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS). Land surveying is one of our country’s...