Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined local law enforcement and first responders at the Schenectady Fire Department on Friday afternoon to unveil the details of new legislation in the State Assembly called ‘Autism for First Responders’. The bill...

Assemblymen Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced at Schalmont High School on Wednesday that they are joining forces to make sure those with disabilities can participate in graduation ceremonies. “On graduation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he authored and championed, which develops an optional identification card for those living with an autism spectrum disorder, was passed unanimously by the State Assembly (A.249). The cards provide...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today his legislation creating the state’s first Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification Cards passed the State Assembly and was delivered to the State Senate for their consideration. The legislation (A.249)...

National Grid recently announced that it is looking to raise rates, a move that will negatively impact families and businesses across Upstate New York. Residential electric customers could see their monthly bill increase by $11 – a 14 percent hike –...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the final state budget includes a tax credit for farmers who donate fruits, vegetables and other farm products to local food banks. The "Farm-to-Food Bank” credit ensures more New Yorkers have access to...

"With tonight's action the Schenectady County Legislature can now move forward with the safety and recreational enhancements we announced last year (see attached release from May 19, 2016 for additional details) at the Plotter Kill Preserve," said Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced funding in the final state budget that would provide New York’s nonprofit and municipal animal shelters with vital funding to construct much-needed facilities and streamline the cost of operation. Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a measure that brings ride-sharing services to upstate New York is included in this year’s state budget agreement. “Ride-sharing services will create more job opportunities, fuel our economic development,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced $250,000 in funding was secured in the final state budget for a town-wide project to replace outdated fire hydrant adapters across the eight fire districts in Rotterdam. The replacement adapters will be standardized...

The Schenectady Foundation’s Weekend Backpack program will receive funding in the amount of $50,000 in the final New York State Budget agreement. The funding supports efforts to provide healthy nutritious food on the weekends for approximately 1,000...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host his annual Autism Action Day at our State Capitol, with a public invitation to all affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. Santabarbara, whose 15-year-old son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism...

Unfortunately, the Governor and the Legislature have not reached an agreement on the state budget and it was important to take action on a budget extender today that continues funding for essential public services our communities depend on. The budget...

Assemblyman Santabarbara announces that $10 million has been set aside in the final state budget specifically for water and sewer infrastructure repairs that is more immediately available to municipalities under emergency circumstances. “Aging infrastructure...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and his 15-year-old son, Michael, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, will join employees, self-advocates, family and friends in the autism community on World Autism Day, this Sunday, April 2nd at Puzzles Bakery & Café,...

WHAT: Ride-sharing demonstration with a firsthand look at the technology, using the smart phone app, tracking and the reliability of an “Uber Car” as it travels to Schenectady for a first time appearance WHEN: 12N, Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 WHERE:...

Assembly Budget Proposes $45 Million to Support New York’s Direct Care Workers This year the Assembly budget proposal included $45 million to support the first year of a six-year plan to create a living wage for direct care workers. This includes...

Assembly Budget Proposes $45 Million to Support New York’s Direct Care Workers This year the Assembly budget proposal included $45 million to support the first year of a six-year plan to create a living wage for direct care workers. This includes...

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation approved $662.9 million to support vital wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The City of Schenectady has secured $24 million in state funding for sanitary sewer overflow mitigation...

Schenectady – As Schenectady prepares to be one of the seven locations for Saturday’s People’s March for Education Justice, Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck issued a joint statement calling for the Foundation Aid formula to be...