Assemblyman Santabarbara Speaks at Community Program on Wandering Prevention and Family Safety Jul 7, 2026 Joined by his son, Michael, who has autism, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, spoke at a community program hosted by the Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region and the Al-Hidaya...
Paulin Passes Bills to Strengthen Care for Seniors Jul 7, 2026 Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D–Westchester) announced the passage in the Legislature of three bills that strengthen oversight of long term care facilities, increase financial transparency, and expand access to hospice services for New York's...
Lavine Welcomes India Home Senior Center to Hicksville Jul 7, 2026 Hicksville, New York – Already a well-established presence in Queens, India Home Senior Care is now bringing its wide array of services to Nassau County. Assemblymember Charles Lavine presented a citation and joined India Home leadership and members...
Assemblyman Schiavoni Secures Funding for Montauk Lighthouse – Governor Hochul Signs Bill Making Changes to Suffolk County Hotel Motel Law Jul 7, 2026 Sag Harbor, NY – On Monday, July 6, legislation co-sponsored by Assemblyman Schiavoni authorized Suffolk County to affect changes to how revenues collected by hotel/motel taxes may be spent, was signed into law by Governor Hochul. At the beginning of...
Shopping Local and Supporting Our Community During Independent Retailer Month Jul 7, 2026 Every July, we celebrate Independent Retailer Month, a time to recognize the locally owned businesses that help define our communities and keep our local economies strong. Whether it's the neighborhood hardware store, the family-owned bakery, the independent...
Hawley Announces July Outreach Office Hours for Hamlin Library & Regular Genesee County Satellite Office Hours Jul 7, 2026 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) has announced his July Outreach Office hours at Hamlin Public Library and his regular Genesee County Satellite Office hours in Batavia. As a public servant, being accessible to the public is one of Hawley’s highest...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Joins Community for Grand Opening of Amsterdam’s New Boardwalk Jul 6, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined community members for the grand opening of Amsterdam’s new boardwalk, celebrating the completion of a new public space along the Mohawk River. The new boardwalk provides residents and visitors with another place...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Speak at Community Wandering Safety Workshop Jul 6, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities and father of an adult son with autism, will join community leaders and advocates this evening for an important educational workshop focused on...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra on America’s 250th Anniversary Jul 4, 2026 “Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation—America’s Semiquincentennial. On this day in 1776, thirteen colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain, and a new, sovereign nation was born. The United States is the...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Invites Community to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Family-Friendly Fourth of July Events Jul 2, 2026 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents to take part in the many family-friendly Fourth of July events taking place in Schenectady as the community celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Hosted in partnership with...
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Kicks Off Ice Cream Month with Celebration in Utica Jul 2, 2026 Utica, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon proudly kicked off Ice Cream Month in the State of New York today with a community celebration at Kookie’s Q & Creamery in Utica, where she presented a formal Legislative Resolution honoring the importance...
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Announces Funding for Pool at the Utica Center for Development Jul 2, 2026 Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon released the following statement today:“Today Governor Hochul announced that the Utica Center for Development has been awarded up to $3 million for the reconstruction of a community pool within the former YWCA property...
Assemblyman Steve Hawley to Host Town Hall Meetings in Elba, Byron and Bergen on July 25 Jul 2, 2026 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) will host a series of town hall meetings on Saturday, July 25, 2026, giving residents of Elba, Byron and Bergen an opportunity to hear updates on state and local issues, ask questions and share their concerns. The...
Assemblyman Matt Slater’s Fourth Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive Helps 120 Local Households Jul 2, 2026 Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) recently concluded his fourth Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive, collecting feminine hygiene products and self-care items for residents in need through a continued partnership with Putnam Community Action Partnership...
Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Condemning the Hateful Comments Following the Loss of Harbe Nagi Jul 1, 2026 “This week, our community came together with one hope – that 7-year-old Harbe Nagi would be found safe. People of every background volunteered, shared his photo, searched, and prayed for his safe return. That outpouring of support reflected the very...
O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend Pay Tribute to 40 Years of Nascar at Watkins Glen International Jul 1, 2026 Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 1--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats) recently paid tribute to the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International (WGI)....
Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on the Tragic Loss of Harbe Nagi Jun 30, 2026 “Heartbroken by the tragic loss of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, a young boy with autism who was nonverbal and had been missing since Sunday. After two days of searching and hoping for his safe return, this is a devastating loss for our entire community. My...
Area Legislators Pay Tribute to Corning Rugby Club on its 10th Anniversary Jun 30, 2026 Corning, N.Y., June —A Legislative Resolution sponsored by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats), highlighting the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the...