Statement from Assemblyman Santabarbara on State Budget Extender
Apr 3, 2017
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 Angelo Santabarbara Announces Emergency Water Infrastructure Funding in 2017-18 State Budget
Apr 1, 2017
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 Santabarbara Partners with Puzzles Bakery & Café on World Autism Day
Apr 1, 2017
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,...
Ride-Sharing Demo at Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady
Apr 1, 2017
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 Makes New York's Direct Care Workers a Priority, Boosts Funding for Local Schools and Supports Smart Investments in Aging Infrastructure
Mar 15, 2017
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 Makes New York's Direct Care Workers a Priority, Boosts Funding for Local Schools and Supports Smart Investments in Aging Infrastructure
Mar 15, 2017
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...
Santabarbara: Additional Funding to Improve Infrastructure Keeps Schenectady Moving in the Right Direction
Mar 13, 2017
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...
Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck Call for Fully Funding Regional Schools
Mar 3, 2017
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...
Santabarbara: New Funds Bring Upgrades to Broadband in Schenectady County
Mar 2, 2017
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new funding in the state’s ongoing efforts to expand high-speed broadband internet service to communities across Upstate New York.
The New NY Broadband Program’s Round 2 funding was announced by the state...
Amsterdam and Schenectady Mayors Join Assemblyman Santabarbara: State Budget Must Include an “Emergency Water Infrastructure Repair Fund”
Feb 27, 2017
At a press conference in Schenectady City Hall this morning, Schenectady Mayor McCarthy and Amsterdam Mayor Villa joined Civil Engineer and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to support a new bill he has authored to establish funding specifically for emergency...
Valentines for Vets Program Continues for 5th Straight Year
Feb 1, 2017
Elementary school students at Jefferson Elementary School in Rotterdam are set to present hundreds of Valentine’s Day cards with ‘Thank You’ messages to representatives from AmVets Post, Military Order of the Purple Heart and members of the 109th...
State Budget Must Keep Funding for New York’s Veterans
Jan 24, 2017
The Governor’s budget proposal released last week included a cut in funding for New York State’s Division of Veterans’ Affairs. According to the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs, there are currently 892,221 veterans living in New...
State Budget Must Also Invest in New York’s Direct Care Workers
Jan 18, 2017
As a father of a son with autism, I know how important the staff who work with my son are to his success and well-being. For many people with developmental disabilities these dedicated and caring direct care workers make it possible for them to live active...
Santabarbara: New funds bring upgrades to Amsterdam’s infrastructure
Jan 18, 2017
More than $13M in state funding was announced today to improve bridges and culverts in the Mohawk Valley. The funding, provided through Round One of the state’s BRIDGE NY initiative included $33K to make significant improvements to the Forest Avenue...
Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Student Cabinet Meets Ahead of the 2017 Legislative Session
Dec 14, 2016
Students from across the 111th Assembly District met at the SCCC Center City Campus in Schenectady for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Student Cabinet ahead of the upcoming session. Assemblyman Santabarbara said, “With the academic school year underway,...
'Tis the Season: Upstate NY is Ready for Ride-Sharing
Dec 14, 2016
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has launched an on-line petition ahead of the upcoming legislative session in an effort to boost support for ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Upstate NY. The petition is available online at www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Angelo-Santabarbara/
“Smart...
New York’s First ‘Autism Action Plan’ Becomes Reality
Nov 29, 2016
The critical piece of Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Autism Action Plan has now been signed into law (Chap. 469 of 2016). The measure creates the state’s first Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Board to develop, implement and update a statewide...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Makes Local Premiere of Inspirational Autism Story a Reality
Aug 9, 2016
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined Proctors CEO Philip Morris and Janine Kruiswijk, Executive Director of The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, under the State Street marquee Tuesday to announce the details of the local premiere of Life,...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Calling on Governor to Sign Bill to Strengthen Boating While Intoxicated Laws
Aug 5, 2016
Following a recent tour of the Mohawk Harbor and a ride-along with the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is now calling on the Governor to sign a bill that will be on his desk soon.
With the recent...
Assemblyman Santabarbara, Military Order of the Purple Heart, AmVets Post 35, Princetown Officials Come Together to Bring First 'Purple Heart' Reserved Parking to Town of Princetown
Jul 29, 2016
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined Princetown officials, representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, AmVets Post 35 and local Purple Heart veterans Friday, July 29, to dedicate a Purple Heart parking space at Princetown Town Hall...