A new law authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) to ensure our state troopers receive the salaries and benefits they have earned has been signed by the governor (Chp. 234 of 2015). “State troopers put their lives on the lines for...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is calling on the governor to approve a package of bills that will help local brewers and distilleries grow their businesses. The state Legislature has passed legislation that makes it easier for local...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is urging the governor to sign legislation that will expand the amount of farmland available to new farmers and strengthen the state’s agriculture economy for future generations (A. 1571/S. 1824). “Farming...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino joined parents and community activists on Thursday at Puzzles Bakery & Café in Schenectady to announce a major expansion of the county’s Project Lifesaver...

A new measure authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow the use of rifles to hunt deer and bears in Schenectady County was signed into this afternoon by the governor (Ch.75 of 2015). “I extend my thanks to the local...

Assemblymembers Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Phil Steck (D-Colonie) were joined by parents, teachers and area residents to announce they secured $500,000 in discretionary aid for the Schenectady City School District. “This year, we continued...

“Delivering tax relief for hardworking families is essential, and I’m proud to help put money back into the pockets of upstate taxpayers with this end of session agreement. The property tax relief program we are establishing will benefit working families...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has approved the creation of distinct license plates for Kiwanis International (A.486-A/S.438-A). Kiwanis International is a global organization dedicated to strengthening...

The Assembly has approved Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s proposal for a Farm Investment Fund to support family farms (A.2417-B). “Farming is an important part of our region’s economy and I’m committed to strengthening and promoting this...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state Legislature has passed his legislation to create the Amsterdam Firefighters’ Benevolent Association (A. 5517). “The Amsterdam Fire Department has been protecting the people...

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that will allow pregnant women in New York to purchase health insurance in order to gain access to critical prenatal care (A.6780/S.5972). “I...

The state Assembly recently passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that would foster investment in upstate communities and generate economic growth (A. 8004). “This legislation will help upstate communities build...

The state Assembly recently approved a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara allowing restaurants to permit dining with companion dogs in outdoor seating (A. 5956-C). The bill, which passed the state Senate earlier this year, gives restaurateurs...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is calling on the state Senate to follow the Assembly’s lead and pass legislation to improve safety around school buses. The Assembly recently approved a bill (A. 458) that directs the Commissioner of...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced on Sunday that he secured the $1 million needed to complete the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge in Amsterdam. If this funding hadn’t been secured by Monday, the bold and transformational...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) led new state Board of Regents member Beverly Ouderkirk on a tour of four schools in his Assembly District. At each school visit, Santabarbara and Ouderkirk met with the district superintendent and the...

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), to ensure veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq receive their property tax exemption, has passed the Assembly and is moving through the state Senate (A.2368-A). “As we head...

Students from across the 111th Assembly District met at our state Capitol for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s (D-Rotterdam) second meeting of his Student Cabinet, which included a hearing on teacher evaluations with testimony from education experts....

Assembly members Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and Phil Steck (D-Colonie) are introducing legislation that will let deer and bear hunters in Schenectady County use rifles for this national pastime. “Our sporting community enriches our region,”...

The state Assembly overwhelming approved legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) that would end the confidentially agreements that have prohibited educators from providing feedback on tests in our public schools (A.7402). “Public...