State and local leaders today called for fair and equitable distribution of state aid as budget negotiations continue in Albany, highlighting long-standing disparities that have left Schenectady receiving less than comparable cities across multiple funding...

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...

“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Carm Basile – a respected leader, a dedicated public servant, and a friend.As the longtime head of the Capital District Transportation Authority, Carm spent more than four decades expanding access to transportation...

What better way to honor Earth Day than by planting something that will grow for generations to come? Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will join Dr. Steady Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady, along with students, faculty, and community members, to plant...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will host 2026 Autism Action Day at the Legislative Office Building on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month....

Get ready for a slam dunk of inclusion! As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is teaming up with the NY Phoenix to host Autism Acceptance Night—a one-of-a-kind sensory-friendly basketball experience for individuals with...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today raised new concerns after reviewing internal materials related to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to close the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.The materials outline the reasoning behind...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced that he has filed a federal records request under the Freedom of Information Act demanding answers from the VA on its decision to close the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.Since the closure...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Town of Rotterdam Supervisor John Polimeni met today with representatives from Senator Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s offices to address the proposed closure of the Schenectady VA Clinic in Rotterdam...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reverse its planned closure of the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, launching an online petition to give local residents a direct voice in the fight...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reverse its planned closure of the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, warning the move would significantly reduce access to care for local veterans and...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced he is advocating for local veterans following the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposed closure of the Schenectady Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). “I have serious concerns about how...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host this year’s Annual K9 Demonstration Event, showcasing the skill, training, and dedication of law enforcement K9 teams serving communities across the Capital Region. This year’s event will feature exciting...

Assemblyman Santabarbara, Senator Hinchey and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined the NYS Association of Counties, the NYS Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association, members of the Rural Ambulance Services Task Force, and others to highlight the Report...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and state legislators will join EMS professionals and advocates to discuss the Report on Rural Ambulance Services published by the NYS Rural Ambulance Services Task Force. The New York State Rural Ambulance Task Force was...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joined community members today at the Schenectady Hindu Temple in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood to celebrate the annual Holi/Phagwa festival. Holi, known as the Festival of Colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and...

As New Yorkers prepare to "spring" their clocks forward this weekend as daylight saving time begins, New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Senator Joseph Griffo and are pushing the federal government to take action that would allow New Yorkers...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced he will be hosting his annual Valentines for Vets event on Wednesday. For more than 13 years, this program has provided students with an opportunity to show gratitude and appreciation to veterans while learning...

Following his exchange with Public Service Commission (PSC) Chair Rory Christian at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Energy and the Environment, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara today announced legislation to reform how members of the PSC are appointed...