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Santabarbara, Schenectady Leaders Call for Fair Share of State Aid as Budget Negotiations Continue

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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...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Hosts Autism Acceptance Day at Via Aquarium

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...

Statement on the Passing of Carm Basile

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“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...

Planting the Future: Assemblyman Santabarbara, SUNY Schenectady President, and Students to Celebrate Earth Day with Arbor Day Tree Planting

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 Hosts 2026 Autism Action Day at the New York State Capitol

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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....

Assemblyman Santabarbara Hosts Autism Acceptance Night with NY Phoenix Basketball

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...

Santabarbara Questions VA Rationale After Reviewing Internal Documents on Schenectady Clinic Closure

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...

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Santabarbara Files Federal Records Request Over VA Plan to Close Schenectady Clinic

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he has filed a federal records request under the Freedom of Information Act demanding answers from the VA on its decision to close the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.Since the closure...

Santabarbara, Polimeni Press for Federal Action Following Meeting with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand’s Offices on Proposed Closure of Rotterdam VA Clinic

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Town of Rotterdam Supervisor John Polimeni met today with representatives from Senator Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s offices to address the proposed closure of the Schenectady VA Clinic in Rotterdam...
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