Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announces that the final budget includes an expansion of the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit to include Albany and Schenectady counties. Santabarbara has been fighting to make sure these counties are...

Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the “Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act,” which he co-sponsored, has passed in the Assembly (A.9135). The act establishes a program to increase participation of service-disabled...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has announced that the Assembly budget proposal for SFY 2014-15 includes an increase of nearly $1.1 billion over SFY 2013 – the largest increase in state aid to education in six years. “Investing in...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has announced that the Assembly budget proposal includes language that would make Albany and Schenectady counties, among others, eligible for upstate film tax credits. Santabarbara has been fighting to make...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has announced that the Assembly’s one-house budget proposal includes a measure designed to encourage investments in, and increase tourism to, upstate cities by establishing tax credits for pre-Broadway and...

As part of Women’s History Month, this March, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is seeking and accepting local nominations for ‘Women of Distinction’ throughout the Capital Region and Montgomery County. Winners will be presented an award...

“Government officials are elected to positions with the understanding and expectation that they are there to do an honorable job on behalf of the public. If it is determined that a politician has inappropriately and illegally used his or her office...

"When it comes to higher education, New York's priorities need to include finding ways to make college more affordable for hardworking students and their families – NOT criminals. At this point in time, too many hardworking New Yorkers are working second,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is supporting a measure in the State Assembly that would change the way school districts are funded throughout New York State (A.4609). The bill, titled the School Funding Equity Act, would reform the state’s school aid...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is reminding Capital Region and Montgomery County residents that the federal government has released an additional $50.6 million to continue operating New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) into...

“It’s become crystal clear that the implementation of Common Core has resulted in numerous problems and unintended consequences. As a parent, I have seen these issues first hand, including the added pressure and anxiety that no child or parent should...

During a recent visit to New York, Vice President Biden observed that there are currently too many jobs in specialized fields that remain unfilled because our workforce doesn’t have the required skills – and he’s right. Many manufacturing jobs of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) strongly supports the budget proposal made by Governor Cuomo that prevents New Yorkers on public assistance from withdrawing cash via their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) at liquor stores, casinos and...

“On the surface, it appears that the Governor’s blueprint aligns with my many of my top priorities and we will be able to continue moving forward so that businesses in New York can thrive, students can receive top-notch educations and families can...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging local dairy farmers, particularly in the Capital Region and Montgomery County, to apply for funding designated to create economic growth opportunities for New York farmers. The funds, totaling...

In an effort that would save taxpayers across New York State nearly $50 million annually in addition to improving voter turnout, the Assembly passed legislation (A.8198) on Monday that would align the state’s primary election date to the federal primary...

“By signing Assembly bill A740A, Governor Cuomo is giving localities and municipalities the teeth they need to prevent situations like we are currently seeing with the dogs in Sprakers. Local governments know best which laws, rules, regulations and...

“I am encouraged by the fact that many of the proposals outlined by the governor in his State of the State speech are in line with my top priorities. This includes the proposals laid out earlier this week that are designed to tackle the crushing tax...

“The best way to boost local business and create job opportunities in upstate New York is to continue building off of business-friendly initiatives that are helping to grow our economy. Lowering the tax burden on manufacturers and property owners will...

On Thursday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D – Rotterdam) and members of the Rotterdam AmVets Post 35 delivered hundreds of Holiday Cards prepared by elementary school students to patients and veterans in residency at the Albany VA Hospital. “For...