Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Statewide Expansion of Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers with Autism and Disabilities
Sep 29, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation (A8719) to expand the Blue Envelope Program statewide, creating safer, more inclusive interactions between law enforcement and drivers with autism and other disabilities. The Blue Envelope Program...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Join Volunteers at 9th Annual “Beech-Nut Gives Back” Food Distribution Event
Sep 24, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be volunteering and helping distribute food today at the 9th Annual “Beech-Nut Gives Back” drive-thru food distribution event. The community initiative will provide 1,000 boxes of fresh and shelf-stable pantry...
Santabarbara Statement on Federal Announcement Regarding Autism
Sep 22, 2025
“As Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities and as a father of a son with autism, I know how important it is for families to have access to information rooted in trusted science. Today’s federal announcement...
Santabarbara, Tedisco Call for New Bipartisan “NYS Safe Pet Boarding Act” to Protect Pets and People
Sep 22, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Jim Tedisco are again working together across party lines for common sense legislation to get things done for the people they represent. On Tuesday, September 23rd at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building,...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Welcomes Statewide Launch of “Autism Awareness – Visor Card Program”
Sep 19, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities and a father of an adult son with autism, today welcomed the launch of the Autism Awareness – Visor Card Program, a new statewide initiative...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Pushes for Higher Education Success Act to Expand Access for Students with Disabilities
Sep 15, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced a new bill he’s co-sponsoring, the Higher Education Success Act (Assembly Bill A4841), legislation that strengthens access to higher education for students with disabilities by removing barriers and...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Community Blood Drive in Honor of 9/11
Sep 10, 2025
New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at Via Port Rotterdam in remembrance of September 11th. The blood drive provides an opportunity for community members to honor the...
Santabarbara Highlights Passed School-Zone Speed Camera Bill Connected to Back-to-School Safety in Schenectady
Sep 4, 2025
A new bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (A7669), passed by the Legislature last session, gives the City of Schenectady the authority to launch a pilot program for school-zone speed cameras – a step forward in protecting students as the...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Continue Annual Tradition of Riding the School Bus with Students on First Day of School
Sep 2, 2025
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will continue his annual tradition of riding the school bus with students on the first day of school, highlighting the importance of education, community, and safe transportation. This tradition offers a unique opportunity...
Rivers Casino & Resort to Host Autism Charity Poker Tournament with Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara
Aug 28, 2025
Rivers Casino & Resort will welcome players, supporters, and community members on Thursday, August 28th, for a special charity poker tournament hosted by New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. The event will benefit the Autism Society Greater...
