“The Gap Elimination Adjustment is crippling our upstate schools and I’m urging the governor to use his 21-day amendments to eliminate this unfair burden. Ending the GEA will give immediate relief to our upstate schools and provide our children with...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is part of a growing contingent of newer members advocating for reforms to make Assembly operations increasingly transparent and less reliant on seniority. “Now that we have agreed to move forward and seek new leadership...

As extreme cold rocks upstate New York, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling on the state to create an independent consumer advocate to help bring down high-energy costs for residential customers. Santabarbara is supporting legislation to establish...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has again been named to the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends.” “Assemblyman Santabarbara was chosen for his commitment to the hard working farm families in New York. He has demonstrated that he understands...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, local school superintendents and parents are calling for New York State to increase its investment in public schools by ending the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and increasing state aid for our students. Local schools...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced on Monday that veterans can now change their New York State driver’s license, permit or non-driver identification card to indicate their status as a veteran without paying any additional fees. The state...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has written a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo urging the state to expand access to affordable high-speed broadband for the people of the 111th Assembly District and the region. Access to high-speed broadband is a major...

The Honorable Andrew M. CuomoGovernor of New York StateNYS State Capitol BuildingAlbany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo, I am requesting your support for expanding access to affordable high-speed broadband for the people of the 111th Assembly District...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced he is forming a “Student Cabinet” to get input from local students on the statewide education policies and issues impacting them. “Our community’s youth deserve a voice, especially when...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) sent a letter to Thruway Authority Chairman Howard Milstein today outlining his concerns regarding rumored Thruway toll increases to pay for the Tappan Zee Bridge. In the letter he mentions the 2012 proposal...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the Assembly passed legislation that would combat, prevent and treat opioid drug abuse. The series of measures comes in response to the recent rise in the use of heroin and prescription painkillers...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that his legislation to establish a downtown revitalization zone investment tax credit passed the Assembly (A.7774-A). The tax credit would encourage businesses and private individuals to purchase...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he authored to accelerate the implementation of the Upstate New York Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit has passed the Assembly (A.10049). Under the bill, production companies...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the Assembly passed his legislation to create the Amsterdam Firefighters’ Benevolent Association (A.9726). The association would be authorized to receive foreign fire insurance monies that...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he authored to help the Delanson Volunteer Fire Department maintain their membership has passed the Assembly (A.9572). “Delanson families rely on their volunteer fire department...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he sponsored to help small farmers modernize their operations and increase their productivity passed the Assembly (A.7037-A). “Small farms are a vital part of our local economy...

In an effort to reduce energy costs for small businesses, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he introduced to establish a Small Business Energy Assistance and Advocacy Services Program has passed the Assembly (A.6640-B)....

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he sponsored designating yogurt as the official state snack passed the Assembly (A.8994). The legislation also passed the State Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature to...

“Driscoll Foods’ plan to expand into Montgomery County is a significant investment in our community and our economy, and it serves as a major boost to Amsterdam’s continuing revitalization. It’s projects like this one that show how much Upstate...