Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara: New Law Helps Keep our Kids Safe at Camps

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that a new law he helped pass will ensure all summer camps background checks in place for their employees and volunteers in both state and national databases (Ch. 248 of 2022). “Summer camp is a time-honored...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Cut Ribbon on New Rotterdam United Soccer Club Little Free Library

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara in partnership with the Rotterdam United Soccer Club (RUSC) will take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new RUSC Little Free Library. RUSC Little Free Library is a place where adults and children can read and...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Hold Annual Memorial Service on 9/11

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be hosting his annual memorial service to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 – this year’s service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 11th, at Engine Hill Community Center at The Bridge Christian...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Delivered Backpacks to Students in Schenectady on First Day of School Today

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in the Schenectady City School...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks to Students in Schenectady on First Day of School

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in the Schenectady City School...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Dairy Day at the Fonda Fair

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It’s Dairy Day at the Fonda Fair 🐮 an annual tradition, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara teamed up with Miss Fonda Fair to build a GIANT ICE CREAM SUNDAE with 300 lbs of Stewart's Shops vanilla and served it to guests at the fair!

Assemblyman Santabarbara Reminds Drivers of New Laws in Place to Keep Students Safe on School Buses this Year

As students get ready to head back to school, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is reminding drivers of the legislation he co-sponsored and helped pass to ensure students get to and from school safely by implementing photo monitoring systems on buses and...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Statement on Judge's Decision in Schoharie Limo Crash Case

“I’m pleased with the Judge’s decision today to reject the plea deal that was inappropriately offered to the defendant in the Schoharie limousine crash. It was incomprehensible that a person responsible for the deadliest transportation disaster...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Important Reminder About Changes that Address Special Education Needs in the Upcoming School Year

In New York State, students are entitled to a public school education until the end of the school year in which they turn 21. Although most students graduate within four years, students with disabilities often require additional time to acquire the skills...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Creative Connections Clubhouse in Amsterdam, as part of the “Backpack...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partnered with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, delivered backpacks full of school supplies for students in need to the Schalmont Central School District at Jefferson Elementary, today as part of...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares During Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service TODAY

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out today, Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presents NYS Assembly Citation to Iwo Jima Survivor on his 97th Birthday

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York Assembly Citation and United States Flag to Iwo Jiwa Survivor, Corporal Ambrose “Cowboy” Anderson, Jr. on the occasion of his 97th birthday today in Rotterdam. In 1943, Corporal Anderson became...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares During Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service TODAY

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out today, Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Jefferson Elementary School, an elementary school in the Schalmont Central...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares during Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service This Weekend

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out on Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded, riders...