Assemblyman Santabarbara on 2020 State of the State: Rural Communities of Upstate NY, People with Disabilities Must Not Be Left Out
Jan 8, 2020
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo laid out his priorities for 2020 in his State of the State address. While the governors speech included some meaningful proposals, once again there is much that was left out. Among them, rural ambulance services...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Celebrates Achievements of Women in our Community
Dec 4, 2019
Each year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara celebrates the achievements of women in our community at the New York State Assemblys Women of Distinction Awards. This annual event recognizes women from a diverse collection of fields, including community...
Santabarbara Pleased Mandatory Fee for New License Plates No Longer an Issue
Sep 17, 2019
Im 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...
Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force STATEMENT ON FIRST MEETING
Sep 12, 2019
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 Santabarbara Introduces The New York State All-American Flag Act
Sep 11, 2019
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...
St. Clare Statement
Sep 10, 2019
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. Clares Hospital who lost their pensions, Im hopeful that we are moving closer to...
Assemblyman Santabarbara receives A+ Rating from State-Wide Environmental Group, NY League of Conservation Voters
Aug 29, 2019
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...
DMV License Plate Statement
Aug 29, 2019
It seems to me that NYS DMV Commissioner Schroeder missed the point. Drivers are not taking issue with replacing damaged plates but the governors program FORCES drivers to replace plates, regardless of condition. As far as the technology excuse,...
Assemblyman Santabarbara, NY State Association of Professional Land Surveyors Urge Kids to Explore Surveying Careers
Aug 28, 2019
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 countrys...
Assemblyman Santabarbara: No More DMV Fees
Aug 21, 2019
Under the Governors 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...
Statement on Governors License Plate Replacement Program Announced Today
Aug 19, 2019
The Governors 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 Santabarbara Appointed to International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
Aug 7, 2019
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves as chair of the NY State Assemblys sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, announced his appointment to the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Santabarbara...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces State Funding for Libraries
Aug 6, 2019
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 years state budget.An investment...
Santabarbara Calls on County Executive, Legislators to Take Action
Aug 2, 2019
Ive been working tirelessly to stop this proposal to protect our natural resources and quality of life here in Montgomery County. Its time for the County Executive and County Legislators to listen to their constituents and REJECT THIS...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Renews Efforts to Stop Farmland Annexation Project in Town of Mohawk
Aug 2, 2019
Earlier this year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who serves on the New York State Assemblys 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 Santabarbara Announces State Funds Awarded to Local Farm to Address Impacts of Climate Change
Jul 30, 2019
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 Santabarbaras Legislation Honoring Fallen State Trooper Sergeant Jeremy J. VanNostrand Signed into Law
Jul 24, 2019
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...
Santabarbara: First Sports Book in New York Opens at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady
Jul 16, 2019
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 years...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Lyme Disease Laws Now in Effect
Jul 12, 2019
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
Jul 10, 2019
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...