Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he sponsored to help small farmers modernize their operations and increase their productivity passed the Assembly (A.7037-A). “Small farms are a vital part of our local economy...

In an effort to reduce energy costs for small businesses, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he introduced to establish a Small Business Energy Assistance and Advocacy Services Program has passed the Assembly (A.6640-B)....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he sponsored designating yogurt as the official state snack passed the Assembly (A.8994). The legislation also passed the State Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature to...

“Driscoll Foods’ plan to expand into Montgomery County is a significant investment in our community and our economy, and it serves as a major boost to Amsterdam’s continuing revitalization. It’s projects like this one that show how much Upstate...

Assemblyman Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced legislation he is sponsoring to provide free tuition to all New York students at SUNY schools if they fulfill community service and residency requirements has moved out of the Assembly’s Higher Education...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced legislation he sponsored to provide coverage to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers when they are injured in the line of duty – providing services in an area outside of their jurisdiction...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced legislation he sponsored to prohibit any additional fees for veterans who change their New York State driver’s license, permit or non-driver identification...

In an effort to provide local small businesses with much-needed capital, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he helped pass legislation to create the New York State Innovative Energy and Environmental Technology Program (A.8900-A)....

In an effort to protect and represent the interests of residential utility customers, Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation to establish the New York State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) passed the New York State...

In honor of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced the Assembly’s passage of legislation to help ensure New Yorkers with disabilities are treated fairly. “The injustice that New Yorkers...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he is partnering with the local Chambers of Commerce in Schenectady, Fulton and Montgomery counties to host a business breakfast meeting with Ken Adams, Empire State Development (ESD) President and...

In an effort to alleviate soaring energy prices for local small businesses, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he sponsored to establish a Small Business Energy Assistance and Advocacy Services Program passed the...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he hosted a “Women of Distinction” awards ceremony on Friday, May 9. The event was held in coordination with Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region to recognize outstanding women in the community...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced the governor signed into law the “Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act” (Ch. 22 of 2014). This law will make New York a national leader...

“The NYS STEM Incentive Program, which I supported in the final state budget, is a crucial step toward making a college education more affordable. “However, I believe we must do more to address the soaring cost of a college education for New...

In an effort to enhance the Campus Safety Act of 1999, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) helped pass legislation requiring colleges and universities to report violent felonies and missing students to law enforcement within 24 hours of an incident...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that he will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Time Warner Cable building located at 1021 Highbridge Road in Rotterdam. Home and business...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he was re-elected as Commander of AMVETS Post 35 in Rotterdam. In 2012, he helped mobilize a movement to revive the Post, which was the first AMVETS Post in the town. “It is an honor serving...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he attended New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc.’s (NYSID) Veterans’ Summit today. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for lawmakers, representatives from veterans organizations...