Last year, sports betting finally came out of the shadows to operate in a safe, regulated market in several casinos across New York, including Rivers Casino here in Schenectady. The move gave our region another boost and the additional revenue generated for the state...

“While these past months have been difficult for everyone, the CARES Act passed in March helped millions of struggling families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing them with enhanced federal unemployment benefits,”Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced on-going success of the NY State Autism ID Card Program, a bill he authored and was signed into law (Ch. 209 of 2018). The program was...

In a letter to the Governor, Assemblyman Santabarbara is urging New York State to adopt the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that prioritizes emergency medical...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a bill he helped pass in the State Assembly to strengthen New York’s food supply in the wake of COVID-19 has been signed into law (Ch. 316 of 2020). Due to the disruptions to the food supply chain in the...

“I hope the nurses’ strike at Albany Med has brought attention to the many challenges our nurses have faced during COVID-19 and just how much we depended on them for the health of our community during this pandemic. The reality is, unsafe staffing...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Daphne Jordan today announced that they have introduced the “Save Our New York State Restaurants Act,” comprehensive, bipartisan legislation that would create a one-week sales tax exemption for food and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the NYS Assembly Commission on Rural Resources, announced new legislation he’s introduced that would allow volunteer firefighters to file for an exemption from jury duty (A.10912). This bill is similar to a...

“Nurses have been on the frontlines of this pandemic every single day, putting themselves at risk to keep our loved ones safe,” said Assemblyman Anglo Santabarbara. “To hear that their calls for a safe working environment are going unheard is unimaginable.”...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a no-cost COVID-19 disinfecting and sanitizing event for emergency response vehicles. This will be the second event made possible by a partnership with Quick Response. Santabarbara hosted a similar drive-thru...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon have introduced new legislation in the State Assembly to allow visitation in nursing homes, allowing residents to designate a primary, secondary and alternate caregiver to assist them...

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 the state budget.  “An investment in our...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and the Quick Response team announce a new partnership that will begin in Montgomery County this week aimed to provide no-cost COVID-19 disinfecting and sanitizing for emergency response vehicles to help keep first responders...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, September 11th, in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Santabarbara’s drive will help support local hospitals, like St. Mary’s in Amsterdam. “Whether supporting...

More than 50 years ago the New York State Lottery was approved by the public as a means to help pay for schools. Back then the slogan was actually, "Your Chance of a Lifetime to Help Education,” compared to today’s slogan, "A Dollar and a Dream.”...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined family, friends and neighbors of Lillian Kanches this morning to surprise Lillian Kanches of Fort Johnson with a drive-by parade to celebrate her 100th Birthday. Assemblyman Santabarbara presents Lillian and her...

Schoharie limo crash docs are now public here. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in reaction to recent developments in the Schoharie limousine crash case reiterated his continued commitment to public safety concerning limousine safety laws. “There...

Current restrictions in New York State certain supports and services for students with disabilities cannot be accessed only outside school hours. Under normal circumstances this structure has not been a significant issue of concern; however, with schools...

As schools across New York State prepare for a new school year and the potential of returning to some form of in-person education, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh today are calling on Governor Andrew...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join the City of Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and the Amsterdam Police Department on Thursday to dedicate the department’s restored indoor firing range. Assemblyman Santabarbara secured the $285,000 in funding...