Thousands of children and families look forward to this annual tradition that has brought our community together in the spirit of giving for nearly 20 years. This wonderful holiday custom may now come to an end following Amtrak's decision that it no longer...

"It was troubling to see reports that Playskool crayons sold at Dollar Tree stores recently tested positive for asbestos, a known carcinogen that can lead to severe health complications. Sadly, this isn't the only recent discovery of harmful chemicals...

"On January 1st thousands of General Electric retirees, employees and dependents found out they could no longer use the retiree health plans they received upon retirement from the company. GE justified the change by saying it was on trend with what other...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that the New York State Library and New York State Education Department have approved funding for local public library construction projects. These projects are supported by an initiative that Assemblyman...

“Water main breaks like the one we saw today at Altamont Avenue and Curry Road have unfortunately become the new norm. These breaks are not only costly to taxpayers and municipalities but also show the potential health and safety risks aging water infrastructure...

The $1.75 million Oak Street Bridge renovation project in the City of Schenectady is nearing completion after 5 years of the structure being closed to traffic. The bridge was closed following safety concerns with the structure. The project included repairing...

Assemblyman Santabarbara announced nearly $500,000 in funding that is now available for producers and retailers for packaging, product labeling and advertising of New York State Grown and Certified products. The New York State Grown and Certified program...

Due to weather, our annual Autism Night with Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball has been re-scheduled for Tuesday July 31st, 6PM at Shuttleworth Park, 65 Crescent Avenue, Amsterdam, NY. Admission is FREE for individuals and families affected by autism who register...

Assemblyman Santabarbara announced that the City of Amsterdam is set to receive $1.73 million through the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Program for the reconstruction stormwater and sewer infrastructure along Route 5 between Caroline and Division...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that an additional $5 million in funding has been approved to support the construction, renovation and expansion of local animal shelters. The funding comes as a part of the New York State Companion Animal...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is set to announce a new graffiti clean-up project for this summer. The partnership is a new initiative designed to combat graffiti in the 111th Assembly District and expand opportunities for youth to give back and be a...

Assemblyman Santabarbara has announced today that more than $1 million has been awarded to farmers across New York State through the New Farmers Grant Fund and Veterans Farmer Grant Fund. Jean and Alexander Stabinski, in Montgomery County, will receive...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling for the passage of assembly bill (A.11144) before the end of this legislative session. The legislation would allow sports bettors to sign up for a mobile sports betting account at a casino or online. Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the passage of another piece of his Autism Action Plan with unanimous support in both the Assembly and the Senate today. The bill (A.249-C) makes New York’s FIRST Autism ID Card available to families and individuals...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he has started an online petition to garner support for his legislation to crack down on overcharging and unfair pricing by cable companies, which has made service unaffordable for many upstate New Yorkers. “The...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pushing for passage of his bill before the send of this legislative session that will dedicate state funding for the study and development of a Lyme disease vaccine. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious...

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...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Chair of the Subcommittee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, received unanimous support from both the Assembly and the Senate for his bill (A.09868) that establishes the use of the new autism screening guidelines from the American...

As the end of the school year approaches, Assemblyman Santabarbara is encouraging local children to participate in his annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” motivating young readers to visit their local library...

In honor of Flag Day and all veterans, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced a new program that will assist veterans with physical challenges who need modifications to their homes in order to live independently. New York State’s “Homes for...