Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Joseph Griffo have introduced legislation (S1581) to change the way New York nominates candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor – by requiring them to run as a unified ticket in primary elections, rather...

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...

As part of the annual Autism Action Day at the New York State Capitol, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities, presented the 2025 New York State Autism Action Award to the Museum of Innovation...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will host 2025 Autism Action Day at the Legislative Office Building on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in recognition of World Autism Day. This annual...

Geneseo, NY – As Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara had the distinct honor of presenting Dr. Temple Grandin with a New York State Assembly Citation during her recent talk at SUNY...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Senator James Skoufis, and Senator Patricia Fahy joined Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) firefighters from Stratton Air National Guard Base to call on the inclusion of a 25-year retirement plan in the enacted...

Firefighters who protect New York’s military bases risk their lives every day – but unlike other firefighters in the state, they don’t receive the same pay or health benefits when injured in the line of duty. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced legislation to establish a New York State Restaurant Sales Tax Holiday, a statewide initiative aimed at encouraging more people to dine out during traditionally slow months for restaurants. The bill proposes...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will be joined by officers and their K9 partners from the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Schenectady City Police Department, and the New York State Police to recognize K9...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s 2025 Student Cabinet will meet for the first time in Schenectady to engage in hands-on policymaking discussions about school funding and budget priorities. With the Foundation Aid formula currently under review for...

Airports across New York State are experiencing a critical shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to increased delays, flight disruptions, and rising concerns over safety. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, long-standing member for the NYS Legislature’s...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, newly appointed Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will join New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) for a rally on February 25, 2025, at the New York State Capitol. The rally, scheduled...

In response to growing concerns about disruptions and delays in healthcare benefits for 9/11 first responders and survivors, New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced the 9/11 First Responders Emergency Healthcare Access Act. This...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting a Valentines for Vets event at two local elementary schools Monday. For more than 12 years, this program has provided students with an opportunity to show gratitude and appreciation to veterans...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will tour SUNY Schenectady County Community College on Students with Disabilities Advocacy Day to learn more about the college’s innovative...

“This investment is more than just a boost to our clean energy future – it’s a powerful reminder of the opportunities that companies like GE Vernova have provided for generations of families here in Schenectady. My father was an immigrant who came...

This afternoon, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara proudly presented a New York State Assembly Proclamation to recognize a truly inspiring milestone: the 100th edition of Dylan’s Dish, a remarkable newsletter created and published by Dylan Biddle, an individual...

“As Chair of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on People with Disabilities and the father of a son with autism, I commend the New York State Sheriff’s Association for implementing the Blue Envelope Program. This thoughtful and innovative initiative...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on People with Disabilities, opened his response by emphasizing the urgent need to address issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families, alongside broader challenges...

In a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging the Governor to prioritize addressing the persistent challenges facing the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce in her upcoming 2025 Executive Budget. As the newly...