Press Releases

Santabarbara Autism ID Bill Passes in State Assembly

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he authored and championed, which develops an optional identification card for those living with an autism spectrum disorder, was passed unanimously by the State Assembly (A.249). The cards provide...

First-of-its-Kind New York State Autism I.D. Passes in the State Assembly

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today his legislation creating the state’s first Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification Cards passed the State Assembly and was delivered to the State Senate for their consideration. The legislation (A.249)...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to National Grid: Rate Hike Proposal Unacceptable

National Grid recently announced that it is looking to raise rates, a move that will negatively impact families and businesses across Upstate New York. Residential electric customers could see their monthly bill increase by $11 – a 14 percent hike –...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Final State Budget Supports Farmers that Donate Unused Crops to Food Banks

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the final state budget includes a tax credit for farmers who donate fruits, vegetables and other farm products to local food banks. The "Farm-to-Food Bank” credit ensures more New Yorkers have access to...

Santabarbara: State Funding For Safety, Recreational Enhancements at Plotter Kill Preserve in Rotterdam Moves Forward in Schenectady County

"With tonight's action the Schenectady County Legislature can now move forward with the safety and recreational enhancements we announced last year (see attached release from May 19, 2016 for additional details) at the Plotter Kill Preserve," said Assemblyman...

Santabarbara: Funding for Companion Animals Long Overdue

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced funding in the final state budget that would provide New York’s nonprofit and municipal animal shelters with vital funding to construct much-needed facilities and streamline the cost of operation. Santabarbara...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Final State Budget Brings Ride-Sharing to Upstate NY

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a measure that brings ride-sharing services to upstate New York is included in this year’s state budget agreement. “Ride-sharing services will create more job opportunities, fuel our economic development,...

Final State Budget: Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures Funding to Upgrade Fire Hydrants in the Town of Rotterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced $250,000 in funding was secured in the final state budget for a town-wide project to replace outdated fire hydrant adapters across the eight fire districts in Rotterdam. The replacement adapters will be standardized...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures Funding to Support Schenectady Weekend Backpack Program

The Schenectady Foundation’s Weekend Backpack program will receive funding in the amount of $50,000 in the final New York State Budget agreement. The funding supports efforts to provide healthy nutritious food on the weekends for approximately 1,000...

Santabarbara to Host Autism Action Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host his annual Autism Action Day at our State Capitol, with a public invitation to all affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. Santabarbara, whose 15-year-old son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism...

Statement from Assemblyman Santabarbara on State Budget Extender

Unfortunately, the Governor and the Legislature have not reached an agreement on the state budget and it was important to take action on a budget extender today that continues funding for essential public services our communities depend on. The budget...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Emergency Water Infrastructure Funding in 2017-18 State Budget

Assemblyman Santabarbara announces that $10 million has been set aside in the final state budget specifically for water and sewer infrastructure repairs that is more immediately available to municipalities under emergency circumstances. “Aging infrastructure...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Puzzles Bakery & Café on World Autism Day

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and his 15-year-old son, Michael, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, will join employees, self-advocates, family and friends in the autism community on World Autism Day, this Sunday, April 2nd at Puzzles Bakery & Café,...

Ride-Sharing Demo at Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady

WHAT: Ride-sharing demonstration with a firsthand look at the technology, using the smart phone app, tracking and the reliability of an “Uber Car” as it travels to Schenectady for a first time appearance WHEN: 12N, Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 WHERE:...

Assembly Budget Makes New York's Direct Care Workers a Priority, Boosts Funding for Local Schools and Supports Smart Investments in Aging Infrastructure

Assembly Budget Proposes $45 Million to Support New York’s Direct Care Workers This year the Assembly budget proposal included $45 million to support the first year of a six-year plan to create a living wage for direct care workers. This includes...

Assembly Budget Makes New York's Direct Care Workers a Priority, Boosts Funding for Local Schools and Supports Smart Investments in Aging Infrastructure

Assembly Budget Proposes $45 Million to Support New York’s Direct Care Workers This year the Assembly budget proposal included $45 million to support the first year of a six-year plan to create a living wage for direct care workers. This includes...

Santabarbara: Additional Funding to Improve Infrastructure Keeps Schenectady Moving in the Right Direction

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation approved $662.9 million to support vital wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The City of Schenectady has secured $24 million in state funding for sanitary sewer overflow mitigation...

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck Call for Fully Funding Regional Schools

Schenectady – As Schenectady prepares to be one of the seven locations for Saturday’s People’s March for Education Justice, Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck issued a joint statement calling for the Foundation Aid formula to be...

Santabarbara: New Funds Bring Upgrades to Broadband in Schenectady County

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new funding in the state’s ongoing efforts to expand high-speed broadband internet service to communities across Upstate New York. The New NY Broadband Program’s Round 2 funding was announced by the state...

Amsterdam and Schenectady Mayors Join Assemblyman Santabarbara: State Budget Must Include an “Emergency Water Infrastructure Repair Fund”

At a press conference in Schenectady City Hall this morning, Schenectady Mayor McCarthy and Amsterdam Mayor Villa joined Civil Engineer and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to support a new bill he has authored to establish funding specifically for emergency...