Press Releases

Santabarbara: First Sports Book in New York Opens at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady

“Over the years the law had not stopped sports betting, instead it has created a 150 billion dollar industry that operates online, underground and offshore. Today sports betting comes out of the shadows and becomes open and transparent. Last year’s...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Lyme Disease Laws Now in Effect

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new laws now in effect in New York State aimed at Lyme disease awareness and prevention. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the country and one of the most difficult to diagnose....

Santabarbara Picks Up More Limo Safety Bills from Senate, Pushes for Immediate Action

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has sponsored several additional pieces of limo safety legislation from the State Senate. The three new bills now introduced in the State Assembly are aimed at protecting passengers and pedestrians. The measures include...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on Governor’s Remarks on St. Clare’s Pension Crisis

“To say I’m disappointed to hear the Governor was unaware of the St. Clare’s pension crisis is an understatement. This is something that began LAST YEAR with more than 1,100 retirees of the former hospital in Schenectady losing pensions....

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Green Light Bill Isn’t the Answer

“It is completely inappropriate for New York State to offer drivers' licenses to those who have failed to follow the rules of our immigration process. The lax identification requirements will ultimately put the safety of our community at risk if...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces State Funds for Amsterdam Farm

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam is set to receive more than $22,000 in state funds for greenhouses, equipment and supplies to expand production and extend their agricultural season. The funds are provided...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Work on Limousine Safety Must Continue

“The legislative session might be over, but work on legislation to improve limo safety must continue. The need for updated laws governing stretch limousines is apparent and simply cannot wait,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “On...

Santabarbara, Tonko: NY Climate Protection Bill Leads the Way

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the NY State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which he co-sponsored, passed the Assembly and Senate (A.8429). The bill takes important steps to combat climate change in New York State, including...

Santabarbara Statement on Amsterdam Deficit Funding Legislation

“The City of Amsterdam has requested this special legislation through a “Home Rule” request passed by the City Council as State law does not allow municipalities like Amsterdam to liquidate deficit,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara....

Limo Safety Measures Passed in State Assembly

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced several pieces of legislation he sponsored to improve limousine safety have now passed the State Assembly. The measures include providing more oversight on stretch limousine operators and drivers, enforcement...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Hosts Flag Day Ceremony

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Assemblyman Santabarbara was joined by local veterans today for a Flag Day dedication ceremony at Capital District YMCA’s 845 Commons Veterans Housing in Schenectady, where a new flag pole was unveiled, completed with funding from his office. At...

Santabarbara: Statement on State Assembly’s Green Light Bill Vote

“My mom came the United States in 1967, my dad in 1971- from the Province of Caserta in the Campania region of Italy. To get here they followed ALL the rules of our immigration process. I was the first in my family to be born here. While I was growing...

Santabarbara: Statement on AG James’ Settlement with Ferrell Gas

“In our area of upstate New York, we saw how delayed or missed propane deliveries literally left families out in the cold – completely unacceptable,” said Assemblyman Santabarbara. “It quickly became apparent that changes were needed...

Santabarbara: Statement on New York State Assembly’s Green Light Bill

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“It is completely inappropriate for New York State to consider passing a bill that will offer drivers' licenses to those who have failed to follow the rules of our immigration process”, said Assemblyman Santabarbara. “Passing this bill...

Expanding Recreation Opportunities for Veterans

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation to promote outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans passed the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs earlier today (A.8094).“The freedoms we enjoy each day should remind...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara: New Bills Passed in NY Assembly Ensure New Yorkers with Disabilities are Treated Fairly, Equally

Earlier today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he helped pass a series of bills to support New Yorkers with disabilities. The package honors this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, May 29, and includes measures to expand disability...

St. Clare Statement

“I’m pleased to see NY State Attorney General Letitia James taking action to look into the St. Clare’s retirement fund and determine what caused its collapse. After the state invested more than $28 million into the fund, more than 1,100...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces State Funds for Water Quality Protection in Montgomery County

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that Glenvue Farm in Fultonville, Montgomery County is set to receive $300,000 in state funds to implement a number of water quality protection projects. The funds are provided through Concentrated Animal Feeding...

Tedisco, Santabarbara Sponsor New Bill to Keep St. Clare’s Hospital Corp. Open Until State Investigates Collapse of Pension Fund

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,REF-Glenville) and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D, I, WF, REF-Rotterdam) today introduced new legislation to halt the dissolution of the St. Clare’s Hospital Corporation until the state conducts an investigation and/or...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: With Prom Season Quickly Approaching – More Must Be Done to Ensure Limo Safety

With prom season approaching, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling for the passage of what he’s calling a “common sense measure” aimed at making important information about carriers that operate stretch limousines in New York State...