Assemblyman Santabarbara, Assembly Chair of the Commission on Rural Resources, calls on Governor Cuomo to include rural resources in the upcoming state budget.“New Yorkers are being asked to make enormous sacrifices to help slow and stop the spread...

“New Yorkers are being asked to make enormous sacrifices to help slow and stop the spread of COVID-19. With all non-essential businesses closed in New York State, many are facing new challenges as they transition to working at home, especially in...

“In times of crisis, we must all work together to protect our families. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must find ways to support working families that may be forced to stay home to protect public health,” said Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he has secured $10,000 in funding to expand the Project Lifesaver program in Montgomery County. Sheriff Jeff Smith joined Assemblyman Santabarbara to receive the funding, talk about the success of the program...

As Chair of the New York State Assembly's Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, with the help of fellow board members of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), we have gathered some tips and suggestions...

“With a confirmed case of coronavirus in New York State, I am fully supporting the emergency funding needed to prepare for a response if needed,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara. “The health and safety of our families must always come first...

In response to the Governor’s statements that changes to the controversial bail/discovery reform law should be made in the state budget, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Jim Tedisco – a bi-partisan duo in the state legislature and...

Assemblyman Santabarbara and his son Michael to tour Culinary Arts Program – set to cook-up some of Michael’s favorite recipes.****Event Details****WHAT: Autism-Friendly Tour at SUNY Schenectady KitchenWHO: Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, “Chef”...

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...