Assemblyman Santabarbara Helps Deliver Relief to Amen Soup Kitchen Food Pantry in Amsterdam, NY Aug 7, 2025 Earlier this week, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Amen Soup Kitchen Food Pantry, where volunteers conduct a large-scale weekly food distribution serving an average of 800 families in need. When the pantry experienced a sudden disruption in...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Celebrates “Art of the Brick” LEGO® Exhibit Opening in Downtown Schenectady Aug 6, 2025 This morning, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined community leaders, partners, and local families to officially welcome The Art of the Brick to Downtown Schenectady—a world-renowned LEGO® exhibit that has inspired more than 10 million visitors...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Speaker Heastie at Schenectady Light Opera Company to Highlight Accessibility in the Arts Jul 28, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will welcome Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to Schenectady for a tour of the Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC), a cornerstone of local arts and culture. The upcoming visit will highlight Santabarbara’s continued efforts...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Special Veterans Appreciation Day at the Races Jul 23, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who served in the US Army Reserve from 1990 to 1998, is proud to announce a special Veterans Appreciation Day at the Races, in collaboration with America's Pastime Stables, League of Their Own Racing Stable, and...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with the Amsterdam Mohawks to Host Annual Autism Night Jul 21, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, along with his son Michael, will join the Amsterdam Mohawks baseball team for the annual Autism Night at Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam, NY. Michael, a 23-year-old avid baseball fan who was diagnosed with autism at age...
Santabarbara Introduces Legislation Inspired by Simone’s Kitchen to Support Fair Tip Pooling at Counter Service Restaurants Jul 16, 2025 Following a conversation with the owners of Simone’s Kitchen, a well-known counter service restaurant on Jay Street in downtown Schenectady, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced new legislation that would give fast-casual restaurants like...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Announce Funding for Farm to Family Wheels Program in Schenectady Jul 1, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will announce new funding in support of the Farm to Family Wheels program — a mobile food truck initiative by the Schenectady City School District that brings fresh produce directly into neighborhoods. The event will...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to Host Community Information Session on Tick-Borne Illness Prevention Jun 27, 2025 As summer gets underway and more New Yorkers head outdoors, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is inviting residents and members of the press to attend an upcoming Community Information Session focused on tick safety, prevention, and awareness. With New...
Assemblymember Santabarbara Royal Food Pantry Statement Jun 25, 2025 “As the Assemblymember representing Amsterdam, I want to make it clear that I fully support the vital work of the Royal Pantry. This food pantry plays a critical role in helping families put food on the table – and I am committed to ensuring they...
Santabarbara Statement on Food Access Expansion Grant Program Jun 20, 2025 “As a state representative and member of the Steering Committee of the Schenectady County Food Council, I’m proud to support this $2.1 million investment through the Food Access Expansion Grant Program — a critical step toward addressing food insecurity...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Honors 20th Annual Garden Tour Hosted by Soroptimist International of Schenectady Jun 16, 2025 This weekend, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined Soroptimist International of Schenectady to present an official New York State Assembly Proclamation recognizing the organization’s 20th Annual Garden Tour. The long-running event celebrates two decades...
Statement from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara on the Targeted Attacks in Minnesota Jun 14, 2025 “Like so many across the country, I’m grieving the loss of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and praying for the recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. This was a targeted, politically motivated act – and it’s...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Announces Passage of Groundbreaking Communication Bill of Rights in New York State Assembly Jun 13, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced the passage of his landmark legislation, A7363, in the New York State Assembly – a groundbreaking bill that establishes a Communication Bill of Rights for individuals with disabilities across New York...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Assembly Passage of Key Transparency Bill to Hold Thruway Authority Accountable Jun 11, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that the New York State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill A7086, legislation he proudly cosponsors to increase financial transparency and public accountability within the New York State Thruway Authority....
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Honors Capital Region Military Leaders at the State Capitol Jun 9, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara welcomed military leaders and local veterans to the floor of the New York State Assembly Monday as part of Capital Region Military Day, recognized through an official Assembly resolution commending the work of the Capital...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Passage of Bill to Name Rotterdam Bridge After Fallen Local Hero CW2 John M. Grassia III Jun 9, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the passage of his bill (A06188C) in the New York State Assembly to dedicate a local bridge in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) John M. Grassia III, a native of Rotterdam who lost his life while serving...
Santabarbara Statement on Trooper Injured in Thruway Incident Jun 6, 2025 “Today’s incident involving a New York State Trooper struck by a tractor-trailer on the Thruway is a stark reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day while working to keep our roads safe. My thoughts are with the trooper and...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits to Emergency Dispatchers and Correction Officers Passes in the Assembly Jun 4, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today the passage of his bill (A03549) in the New York State Assembly — a major step toward ensuring mental health parity for all first responders. The legislation extends PTSD-related benefits and services...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Leads Dual "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge Events in Amsterdam and Schenectady Jun 2, 2025 With prom season in full swing, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is bringing his impactful "Arrive Alive" Prom Pledge initiative to Amsterdam High School and Schenectady High School on the same day, urging hundreds of seniors to prioritize safety over...
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow Hands-Free Gas Pumping in New York Jun 2, 2025 Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced today that he has introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly that would lift the state’s outdated ban on hands-free gas pump nozzles – joining Senator Joseph Griffo, who is carrying the bill in...