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National Grid Rate Hike

Emergency Infrastructure Repairs Underway in Amsterdam

Work began today in Amsterdam to make immediate repairs needed to the city’s infrastructure that includes a failing sanitary sewer line on Pershing Road. This followed Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s announcement of $920,000 in state funding for...

Emergency Infrastructure Repairs Underway in Amsterdam

Work began today in Amsterdam to make immediate repairs needed to the city’s infrastructure that includes a failing sanitary sewer line on Pershing Road. This followed Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s announcement of $920,000 in state funding for...

Flag Retirement

Senator Gillibrand, Assemblyman Santabarbara Partner with Fonda-Fultonville School District to Highlight Need for High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara welcomed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to the Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School in the 111th Assembly District to support her efforts to expand access to affordable high-speed internet in rural communities. Senator Gillibrand...

Say NO to Thruway Toll Hikes!

The Thruway is a vital resource in the Capital Region, connecting us to the far reaches of our state. That said, here in upstate New York, we pay more than our fair share, and I’m ready to fight tooth and nail against any toll hikes on upstate drivers...

Electric City Trolley

Santabarbara: Emergency Funds Approved for City of Amsterdam

This morning Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced $920,000 in state funding for the City of Amsterdam to address immediate emergency repairs needed to infrastructure. The funding is being accessed through the NEW Water Infrastructure Emergency Assistance...

Santabarbara Calls for Emergency Funding to Address Amsterdam Infrastructure

In a letter to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara called on the Environmental Facilities Corporation to support funding for the City of Amsterdam through the state’s new...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: First American Veterans License Plate to be Offered in NY

Having served our country in the United States Army Reserve and now as member of the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I know how important it is to support and recognize the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces and New York’s...

Assemblyman Santabarbara’s AmVets Bill Signed into Law

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he authored to create a unique license plate specifically reserved for New York State veterans that are members of the national American Veterans (AmVets) organization was signed into law today...

National Night Out 2017

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Military Order of the Purple Heart, AmVets to officially unveil Purple Heart Parking area in downtown Schenectady, Reserved for Combat Wounded Veterans

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara was joined by local officials, representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, AmVets Post 35 and local area Purple Heart veterans to officially unveil a special parking area in downtown Schenectady in recognition...

Santabarbara: New State Funds Expands Broadband in Areas of Montgomery and Schenectady Counties

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. Today, the Public Authorities Control Board approved $1,188,748 in funding...

Santabarbara: Great to See Schenectady County Company Receive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification!

Allegra Marketing Print Mail, located in Schenectady County, specializing in printing, marketing, and graphics services has recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: $9.5 Million in State Funding Helps Repair Local Roads in Our Area

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced $9.5 million in state funding to repave local roads in his Assembly District which includes Montgomery County and parts of Schenectady and Albany Counties. The funding is part of $403.3 million allocated for pavement...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Autism Action Bill Allows Students with Disabilities to Participate in High School Graduations, Now on its Way to Governor’s Desk

Assemblyman is a sponsor of legislation to make sure that local school districts develop policies that ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity to take part in their high school graduation. Santabarbara announced that the bill passed in...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Helps Pass Legislation to Expand Benefits for Volunteer Firefighters

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that legislation he co-sponsored to expand disability benefits for volunteer firefighters diagnosed with cancers linked to their duties has now passed in the State Assembly A.711-B and will soon be delivered to...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Grant Awards for Local Governments

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that three local municipalities were awarded grants from the state to improve record management services and better serve the public. The Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund has awarded over $4...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Launches On-Line Petition: “Pass Kirby & Quigley’s Law” to Toughen Penalties for Animal Abusers

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the launch of an on-line petition for legislation he is sponsoring in the State Assembly that would expand animal cruelty laws. The bill was introduced after two Montgomery County dogs were shot and killed during...