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...

Under the Governor’s license plate replacement program announced yesterday, beginning on April 1st, 2020, if your plates are 10 years old, drivers will be charged an additional $25 for new plates, regardless of their condition, and an additional...

“The Governor’s license plate replacement program announced today amounts to nothing more than more of our hard earned money going to the state. On April 1st, 2020, if your plates are 10 years old it will cost you $25 MORE for new plates, regardless...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves as chair of the NY State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced his appointment to the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced state funding approved for local public library construction projects. These projects are supported by an initiative that Assemblyman Santabarbara advocated for in this year’s state budget.“An investment...

“I’ve been working tirelessly to stop this proposal to protect our natural resources and quality of life here in Montgomery County. It’s time for the County Executive and County Legislators to listen to their constituents and REJECT THIS...

Earlier this year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves on the New York State Assembly’s Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill that calls for a moratorium on the annexation of farmland for industrial use in New York State. That legislation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is set to receive more than $130,000 to help a local area farm reduce their environmental impact and recover from extreme weather. The funds will...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that his legislation designating a portion of Route 5s as the “Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand Memorial Highway” unanimously passed the New York State Assembly and, today it was signed into law by Governor...