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Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara on Affordable Energy and the State of the State

“I was encouraged to see affordable energy acknowledged in the State of the State, but I would have liked to see some of the proposals I’ve been raising this year reflected in that agenda. If we’re serious about lowering utility bills, the State...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host People’s State of the State Rally

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join the Alliance for a Hunger Free New York, members of the Schenectady County Food Council, and frontline food providers from across the State during the 34th Annual People’s State of the State Rally.Speakers will...

Santabarbara Calls for Comptroller Investigation into National Grid Delivery Charges Amid Winter Bill Shock

As winter heating bills surge across upstate New York, Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara is calling for an independent investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli into electric and gas delivery charges imposed by investor-owned utilities, including...

Santabarbara Introduces Statewide Ban on Deceptive Check-Like Mail as Holiday Scams Surge

As holiday mail volume increases and financially vulnerable residents face heightened pressure, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced legislation to ban the mailing of deceptive check-like solicitations – mail pieces intentionally designed...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Launches 2025–2026 Student Cabinet Program as Federal Education Funding Faces Uncertainty

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is launching this year’s Student Cabinet program, bringing together high school students from across the 111th District to examine how changing education funding conditions – including uncertainty around future federal...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $3 Million State Investment at Groundbreaking for New Capital Region Youth Music Center

This announcement follows Assemblyman Santabarbara’s presentation of a ceremonial check during ESYO’s season-opening concert this past weekend. Today’s groundbreaking event marks the official launch of construction on the eight-acre campus – the...

Santabarbara Introduces Bill Allowing New Yorkers to Order Life-Saving Lab Tests Without a Doctor’s Appointment

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced new legislation that would allow New Yorkers to order certain routine blood tests directly from a licensed clinical laboratory without needing a doctor’s referral. Supporters say the change would remove...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Join Volunteers for Thanksgiving Food Basket Packing in Schenectady

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Concerned for the Hungry volunteers to pack thousands of Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. Assemblyman Santabarbara participates in this annual event with his family and will be available for media...

Assembly Disabilities Committee Chair Santabarbara Warns of Workforce Crisis, Calls for State Action

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New York’s disability service system is facing a growing workforce crisis, with rising costs, staff shortages, and waitlists affecting families across the state. Today, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara – Chair of the Assembly Disabilities Committee...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Signing of Purple Heart State Legislation into Law

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that legislation he co-sponsored (A029) designating New York State as a Purple Heart State has been signed into law. This new law officially recognizes and honors the courage and sacrifice of service members...
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