Press Releases

Santabarbara: Final State Budget Puts the Freeze on SUNY Tuition Hikes

“Students deserve degrees, not crushing debt, and that’s why it was so important that the 2016-17 state budget put a stop to tuition hikes at our SUNY schools for the coming academic year.” “With the freeze on tuition hikes, we also secured...

Santabarbara: Education Aid Increase, Restoration of GEA in State Budget Agreement

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced that this year’s state budget agreement provides a significant increase in education aid and puts an end to the Gap Elimination Adjustment, giving immediate relief to school districts across Upstate...

Santabarbara: Final State Budget Makes Much-Needed Infrastructure Investments in Roads, Bridges, Water

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced the 2016-17 state budget invests in our roads and infrastructure – making a commitment to help families and businesses who rely on our state’s roads and bridges while also recognizing the need...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Victory in the Fight for Mixed Martial Arts in New York

“It is with great excitement and pride that I can announce today’s passage of legalizing professional Mixed Martial Arts in New York State. We worked to gain support over the years, and today’s victory for the sport’s fans and athletes was hard-earned...

Santabarbara: Bill to strengthen pensions for veterans part of Assembly budget

Legislation that strengthens pensions for New York’s veterans is included in the Assembly’s one-house budget, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced. The Veterans Equality Act would allow all public sector workers who were honorably...

Santabarbara: Vote on MMA to come next week

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, said Tuesday that a vote on legalizing Mixed Martial Arts could finally be coming to the Assembly floor as early as Monday of next week. “I urge my colleagues to support the bill that would finally make...

Santabarbara Legislation to Drive Upstate Revitalization Included in Assembly Budget

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced that he is continuing his advocacy for economic growth in Upstate New York by sponsoring the Upstate Reinvestment Tax Credit that is included in this year’s Assembly budget proposal. “Upstate...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Calls for End to Tuition Hikes at SUNY Schools

“Students deserve degrees, not crushing debt and I continue to stand against any SUNY tuition increases. I’m committed to helping our students gain access to higher education and am happy to deliver a freeze on tuition hikes in this year’s Assembly...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Montgomery County School Superintendents Come Together for Fair Funding, End to GEA

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, superintendents, teachers and students from five Montgomery County school districts and statewide education advocates stood together Thursday afternoon to call for fair education funding and an end to Gap Elimination Adjustment...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: New Mobile App Helps Connect Veterans with Services, Benefits

Veterans in New York State and their families can now use a free mobile app to access valuable services and programs, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, said. The New York State Veterans App connects users with information about federal and...

Santabarbara Energy Bill to Help Small Businesses Save on Costs and Go Green

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced Thursday that legislation he introduced in his ongoing effort to reduce energy costs for small businesses (A.2521-A) has passed the Assembly. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Rivers Casino Will Bring Electric City, Upstate NY to New Heights

“The Electric City takes a giant step forward today as we celebrate the beginning of this amazing investment. The $330 million Rivers Casino & Resort will not only breathe new life into a long-vacant former manufacturing site, but it will also continue...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Sponsors Legislation to Bring Much-Needed Tax Relief to Upstate Families

“Tax relief for the hardworking families of Upstate New York remains a top priority, and today I’m proud to announce important legislation that will do just that for our area and taxpayers across the state." “The state Assembly has introduced...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Unveils Comprehensive ‘Autism Action NY’ Plan

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined parents, family, friends, professionals and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Friday to unveil a significant package of legislation meant to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers living with autism. The...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Schenectady County School Officials Call for Fair Funding, End to GEA

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined superintendents, teachers and students from Schenectady County school districts Friday at Schalmont High School to call for fair funding. The Schalmont, Mohonasen and Duanesburg school districts would all see decreases...

Santabarbara: Proposed Upstate Investment is Encouraging – I’ll Continue to Fight for More

“After hearing the governor’s State of the State and budget presentation, I’m hopeful that 2016 will be a year of important investments in our local communities. I’m excited about the continued focus on Upstate New York and the level of funding...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $336,000 Grant for Nanotech Lab at Mohonasen CSD Center for Advanced Technology

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined officials from Mohonasen Central School District, Capital Region BOCES and Schenectady County Community College Monday, Dec. 21, to announce a $336,000 grant secured from his office that will help make the Center...

Santabarbara, Steck call for more funding for small city school districts

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck joined Schenectady school officials Monday to call for increased funding for small city school districts to give students in those schools a fair shot at a quality education. Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam,...

Santabarbara Announces Lifesaving Equipment Upgrade for Delanson Fire Company

The Delanson Fire Company has purchased 10 self-contained breathing apparatuses using funds Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara helped secure. Santabarbara, Fire Chief Kevin Morrison and other volunteer firefighters will demonstrate how to use the new...

Santabarbara Announces Passage of Legislation Recognizing Vietnam Veterans of America

Legislation that puts the Vietnam Veterans of America on equal footing with other veterans organization was recently signed by the governor, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced. Santabarbara was a sponsor of the legislation (A.6101) that recognizes...