Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara and Sheriff Dagostino announce Project Lifesaver expansion

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino joined parents and community activists on Thursday at Puzzles Bakery & Café in Schenectady to announce a major expansion of the county’s Project Lifesaver...

Cuomo Enacts into Law Santabarbara’s Expansion for Schenectady Hunters

A new measure authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow the use of rifles to hunt deer and bears in Schenectady County was signed into this afternoon by the governor (Ch.75 of 2015). “I extend my thanks to the local...

Assemblymembers Santabarbara and Steck Announce Vital Funding for Schenectady Schools

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Phil Steck (D-Colonie) were joined by parents, teachers and area residents to announce they secured $500,000 in discretionary aid for the Schenectady City School District. “This year, we continued...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Helps Provide Vital Tax Relief for Hardworking Families

“Delivering tax relief for hardworking families is essential, and I’m proud to help put money back into the pockets of upstate taxpayers with this end of session agreement. The property tax relief program we are establishing will benefit working families...

Santabarbara Backs State Legislature’s Creation of Kiwanis License Plates

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has approved the creation of distinct license plates for Kiwanis International (A.486-A/S.438-A). Kiwanis International is a global organization dedicated to strengthening...

Assembly Passes Santabarbara Proposal to Invest in Our Farmers

The Assembly has approved Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s proposal for a Farm Investment Fund to support family farms (A.2417-B). “Farming is an important part of our region’s economy and I’m committed to strengthening and promoting this...

State Legislature Approves Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Bill to Create Amsterdam Firefighter’s Benevolent Association

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has passed his legislation to create the Amsterdam Firefighters’ Benevolent Association (A. 5517). “The Amsterdam Fire Department has been protecting the people...

State Legislature Approves Bill to Expand Access to Health Insurance for Pregnant Women

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow pregnant women in New York to purchase health insurance in order to gain access to critical prenatal care (A.6780/S.5972). “I...

Assembly Approves Santabarbara’s Bill to Spur Economic Growth and Local Revitalization

The state Assembly recently passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that would foster investment in upstate communities and generate economic growth (A. 8004). “This legislation will help upstate communities build...

Bill Allowing Outdoor Dining With Dogs Moves through State Legislature

The state Assembly recently approved a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara allowing restaurants to permit dining with companion dogs in outdoor seating (A. 5956-C). The bill, which passed the state Senate earlier this year, gives restaurateurs...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Urges the State Senate to Act on Bus Safety Bill

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is calling on the state Senate to follow the Assembly’s lead and pass legislation to improve safety around school buses. The Assembly recently approved a bill (A. 458) that directs the Commissioner of...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $1 Million Economic Development Investment for Region

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced on Sunday that he secured the $1 million needed to complete the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge in Amsterdam. If this funding hadn’t been secured by Monday, the bold and transformational...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Tours Local Schools with Area’s New State Regent

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) led new state Board of Regents member Beverly Ouderkirk on a tour of four schools in his Assembly District. At each school visit, Santabarbara and Ouderkirk met with the district superintendent and the...

Assembly Passes Santabarbara’s Bill to Ensure Property Tax Relief for Veterans

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), to ensure veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq receive their property tax exemption, has passed the Assembly and is moving through the state Senate (A.2368-A). “As we head...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Student Cabinet Holds Hearing on Teacher Evaluations

Students from across the 111th Assembly District met at our state Capitol for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s (D-Rotterdam) second meeting of his Student Cabinet, which included a hearing on teacher evaluations with testimony from education experts....

Santabarbara and Steck Draft Protections for Schenectady County Hunters

Assembly members Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Phil Steck (D-Colonie) are introducing legislation that will let deer and bear hunters in Schenectady County use rifles for this national pastime. “Our sporting community enriches our region,”...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Assembly Approves Bill to Bring Transparency in Testing

The state Assembly overwhelming approved legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that would end the confidentially agreements that have prohibited educators from providing feedback on tests in our public schools (A.7402). “Public...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces New Funds for Summer Jobs in Our Region

With summer right around the corner, Assemblyman Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging youth and local businesses to take part in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The program helps local businesses create summer jobs, while also helping young...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Student Cabinet Hosts Teacher Evaluation Hearing

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Student Cabinet will hold their second meeting on Tuesday (June 2) at the state Capitol and conduct a hearing on teacher evaluations. Education advocates will testify and answer questions from students about creating...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Pushes Common-Sense Reforms for Local Schools

The Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that ensures state education funding will not be delayed, children receive age-appropriate tests and our public schools have more time to implement teacher...