With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Schenectady High School, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over risk and responsibility over peer pressure.At...

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara that expands eligibility for the Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption has passed both houses of the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill updates New York’s...

With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Amsterdam High School, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over risk and responsibility over peer pressure....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the final state budget includes local funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program in Schenectady and Montgomery Counties as part of a broader effort to strengthen veteran mental health services...

After years of warnings from providers, families, and direct support professionals, New York’s disability and care system has been pushed to a breaking point by rising costs, staffing shortages, and growing demand for services. “The good news is this...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he has secured $200,000 in state funding for major improvements at Rao Family Stadium at Shuttleworth Park, home of the Amsterdam Mohawks. The funding provided for the installation of a state-of-the-art...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join city officials, community leaders, and representatives of the Amsterdam Mohawks to announce a major investment he secured to support improvements at the Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball Stadium at Shuttleworth Park....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today convened the first in a series of Schenectady County Food Access Roundtables, bringing together food pantries, meal programs, food assistance providers, and community organizations from across the county to discuss...

For the 14th consecutive year, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host his annual Student Cabinet program at the New York State Capitol – giving local students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on mock legislative hearing focused on a major...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the Assembly passage of A6790-A, legislation aimed at increasing New York’s volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker tax credit and helping strengthen volunteer emergency services across the state....

“I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Chris Hunter, President of Schenectady’s miSci, Museum of Innovation and Science – a good friend and a passionate advocate for science, history, education, and our community. Chris dedicated so...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today released federal documents obtained in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request he submitted regarding the planned closure of the Schenectady VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.After repeated outreach...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that the New York State Assembly has passed his legislation, A3536, aimed at helping prevent repeated bridge strikes by improving the use of GPS technology and bridge-height warning information for drivers.The...

State and local leaders today called for fair and equitable distribution of state aid as budget negotiations continue in Albany, highlighting long-standing disparities that have left Schenectady receiving less than comparable cities across multiple funding...

April is Autism Acceptance Month and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara invites the local community affected by autism for Autism Acceptance Day at Via Aquarium. This special event promises to be a unique and sensory-friendly experience for individuals and...

“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Carm Basile – a respected leader, a dedicated public servant, and a friend.As the longtime head of the Capital District Transportation Authority, Carm spent more than four decades expanding access to transportation...

What better way to honor Earth Day than by planting something that will grow for generations to come? Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Dr. Steady Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady, along with students, faculty, and community members, to plant...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will host 2026 Autism Action Day at the Legislative Office Building on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month....

Get ready for a slam dunk of inclusion! As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is teaming up with the NY Phoenix to host Autism Acceptance Night—a one-of-a-kind sensory-friendly basketball experience for individuals with...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today raised new concerns after reviewing internal materials related to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to close the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.The materials outline the reasoning behind...