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Assembly Hearing to Explore Solutions to Strengthen Housing Access for New Yorkers with Disabilities

As housing costs rise and service needs evolve across New York, the State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities will hold a public hearing to explore new solutions for improving access to safe, supportive housing for individuals with intellectual...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Enactment of School Speed Zone Camera Program in Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that his bill (A07669) to establish a School Speed Zone Camera Demonstration Program in the City of Schenectady has been signed into law.The legislation creates a pilot program allowing the City of Schenectady...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Present $3 Million in State Funding to Empire State Youth Orchestra at Proctors Theatre Today

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will present a ceremonial check for $3 million in state funding to the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) during their 2025–26 season-opening performance, Ignition: Rising Through Sound, at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Calls for Legislative Oversight After National Grid Fails to Answer Basic Questions on Rate Hikes

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is renewing his call for legislative oversight of utility rate increases after National Grid officials failed to provide direct answers during this week’s Assembly Energy Committee hearing. Assemblyman Santabarbara questioned...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Highlight Advanced Manufacturing During a Tour of P1 Industries in Schenectady

Each year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara – himself a licensed professional engineer – tours local manufacturing facilities to recognize the critical role these companies play in strengthening New York’s workforce, promoting innovation, and expanding...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Introduces Statewide Expansion of Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers with Autism and Disabilities

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

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

“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

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”

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...
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