Press Releases

Santabarbara Statement on 5th Anniversary of Schoharie Limo Crash

“Reflecting today on the somber 5th anniversary of the Schoharie limo crash, a day that left an indelible mark of sorrow on our community. Half a decade has passed, yet the memory of the 20 lives lost lingers in our hearts, a poignant reminder of the...

Santabarbara Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the NEW Sensory-Friendly, All-Inclusive Playground in the City of Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of Amsterdam's sensory-friendly, all-inclusive playground. This transformative project has been made possible through Assemblyman Santabarbara's...

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck to Announce Funding for New Fire Apparatus in Schenectady

October is National Fire Prevention Month. Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck will host a press conference to announce the allocation of $800,000 in funding for the purchase of a new fire apparatus for the City of Schenectady Fire Department....

Santabarbara Statement on the Expansion of "The Move Over Law"

"I'm pleased that Assembly Bill A1077, which I cosponsored, has been signed into law. This legislation builds upon the existing 'move over' law, which has proven effective in protecting law enforcement, emergency vehicles, and others displaying blue or...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara's Bill to Provide Property Tax Rebate in Schenectady County Signed into Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s bill A5346A, authorizing Schenectady County to grant a $250 taxpayer assistance payment to property owners with qualifying STAR or enhanced STAR exemptions, has been signed into law. This legislation is a significant...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Announce Funding for Transformative Casino Building Project in Central Park

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Mayor Gary McCarthy, community leaders and organizations for a momentous announcement regarding the revitalization of the Central Park Casino building. This transformative project will serve as a beacon of education...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Unwanted Calls

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a new bill he cosponsored is now signed into law (A4456). This legislation reinforces the Do Not Call Registry, a vital tool in reducing the nuisance of unwanted solicitation calls. The Do Not Call Registry...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Hosts Annual Duck Derby for Autism

Get ready for a quacking good time as Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and his son Michael gear up to host the highly anticipated Annual Duck Derby for Autism. This fantastic...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Wage Theft Bill Signed into Law

"For years, many wage theft cases went unpunished and unaddressed, robbing workers of hard-earned income. That’s why I cosponsored a bill (A154A) that has now been signed into law to take major actions to help right this wrong. We also have made strides...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Hosts Annual Duck Derby for Autism

Get ready for a quacking good time as Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and his son Michael gear up to host the highly- anticipated Annual Duck Derby for Autism. This...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Recognize Schenectady High School student Alyssa Cook at a “Wing Ceremony”

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, long-standing member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs to recognize Schenectady High School student Alyssa Cook at the Air Force JROTC Wing Ceremony on Tuesday, September 19th, at 11:00 AM in...

Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on DocGo CEO's Abrupt Resignation and Ongoing Developments

“The recent resignation of DocGo's CEO has brought to light disturbing revelations about the company's misrepresentations to investors. This situation has particular relevance in light of DocGo's operations in Rotterdam, New York, where they relocated...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Make Special Presentation at Hamburg Street Festival

Join Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and the Hamburg Street Festival Committee for the inaugural Hamburg Street Festival, a celebration of community and nostalgia, taking place tomorrow, Saturday, September 16th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Hamburg Street...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Statement on Supreme Court Justice Marcelle's Ruling

"It is imperative that we demand accountability from our government, stand firm in our efforts to combat crime, and uphold unwavering honesty and integrity at every level of governance. The widespread disillusionment among many New Yorkers regarding their...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces 9/11 Notice Act Signed into Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a bill he cosponsored, the 9/11 Notice Act (A75B), has been signed into law. This legislation helps ensure affected individuals present in the exposure zones of Lower Manhattan and northern Brooklyn between...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Hold Annual Memorial Service on 9/11

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host his annual memorial service to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This year's event will take place at the Engine Hill Community Center within The Bridge Christian Church on Monday, September 11th,...

Inaugural Hamburg Street Festival Scheduled

The Hamburg Street Festival of Rotterdam, NY is pleased to announce the participation of most of the almost 70 local businesses, not-for-profit, governmental and faith-based organizations. This first-of-its-kind community celebration will take place:...

Statement Regarding NYC Comptroller’s Rejection of NYC’s No-Bid Contract with DocGo

“The rejection of the city’s no-bid contract worth $432 million to DocGo for the housing and care of migrants by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is not only entirely justified but also comes after a careful and thorough examination of the contract's...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Welcome Students at City of Schenectady School District’s New Satellite High School, “Big Picture Schenectady”

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joining the excitement at Big Picture Schenectady, City of Schenectady’s new satellite high school, as students attend their very first day of school. The assemblyman will help welcome students, parents, teachers,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Welcome Pre-K and Kindergarten Students on Their First Day of School at McNulty Academy in Amsterdam, NY

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joining the excitement at McNulty Academy as he welcomes pre-K and kindergarten students on their very first day of school. The assemblyman will help welcome students, parents, teachers, and school staff as they...