Press Releases

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Statement on Judge's Decision in Schoharie Limo Crash Case

“I’m pleased with the Judge’s decision today to reject the plea deal that was inappropriately offered to the defendant in the Schoharie limousine crash. It was incomprehensible that a person responsible for the deadliest transportation disaster...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Important Reminder About Changes that Address Special Education Needs in the Upcoming School Year

In New York State, students are entitled to a public school education until the end of the school year in which they turn 21. Although most students graduate within four years, students with disabilities often require additional time to acquire the skills...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Creative Connections Clubhouse in Amsterdam, as part of the “Backpack...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partnered with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, delivered backpacks full of school supplies for students in need to the Schalmont Central School District at Jefferson Elementary, today as part of...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares During Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service TODAY

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out today, Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Presents NYS Assembly Citation to Iwo Jima Survivor on his 97th Birthday

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York Assembly Citation and United States Flag to Iwo Jiwa Survivor, Corporal Ambrose “Cowboy” Anderson, Jr. on the occasion of his 97th birthday today in Rotterdam. In 1943, Corporal Anderson became...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares During Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service TODAY

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out today, Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Jefferson Elementary School, an elementary school in the Schalmont Central...

Assemblyman Santabarbara: Take Advantage of Free Fares during Amsterdam Launch of CDTA Service This Weekend

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is offering free fares when the new routes in Montgomery County roll out on Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sept. 18. After the introductory phase has concluded, riders...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Delivers Funding for First All-Inclusive Playground in the City of Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first sensory-friendly, all-inclusive playground in the City of Amsterdam. Assemblyman Santabarbara secured $450,000 for the new playground, which will be located at the Barkley...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Delivers Funding for First All-Inclusive Playground in the City of Amsterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first sensory-friendly, all-inclusive playground in the City of Amsterdam. Assemblyman Santabarbara secured $450,000 for the new playground, which will be located at the Barkley...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures $455,000 for Amsterdam to Build First Sensory Friendly Playground in the City

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, Aug. 24th, with Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti and Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) Superintendent Richard Ruberti to break ground on the City’s first all-inclusive,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partnered with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

Photo as described in caption
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, delivered backpacks full of school supplies for students in need to the Mohonasen School District at Pinewood Intermediate School, today as part of...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Partners with Hill & Markes to Deliver Backpacks in Rotterdam

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, in partnership with Hill & Markes, Inc., a local wholesale distributor, will be delivering backpacks full of supplies for students in need to the Pinewood Intermediate School, an elementary school in the Mohonasen School...

Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

No caption provided
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing,...

Assemblyman Santabarbara Appeals for Legislation to Ease Student Loan Burden in the Face of Surging Inflation

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is co-sponsoring legislation in the state Assembly to establish a personal income tax deduction for student loan payments (A.5724). The bill would allow taxpayers to use up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to repay...