Assemblyman Santabarbara Pushes Common-Sense Reforms for Local Schools
May 13, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is backing new legislation that will give schools time to implement teacher evaluation plans that make sense for our students and teachers, while ensuring that state education aid is not tied to the implementation...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Works to Improve Quality of Life for People with Disabilities
May 11, 2015
In honor of today’s celebration of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) helped pass a series of bills supporting people with developmental disabilities.
“It’s critical that New Yorkers with developmental...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Joins Statewide Effort to Encourage Good Health This Mother’s Day
May 8, 2015
This Mother’s Day, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is joining forces with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program and local advocates to remind the important women in our lives to schedule a mammogram....
Assembly Advances Important Campaign Finance Reform
May 4, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced on Monday that legislation he is sponsoring to close a major campaign finance loophole is advancing in the Assembly.
The bill (A. 6975), which was approved by the Assembly Codes Committee on Monday...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $3 Million for Cooling Program
Apr 29, 2015
As we prepare for the summer months, Assemblyman Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is informing residents of the HEAP Cooling Assistance program. The state recently allocated $3 million to the program to help provide for the purchase and installation of an air...
Bill Supporting Beginning Farmers Moves through Committee
Apr 29, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to encourage the transfer of farmland to new and beginning farmers has moved through the agriculture committee (A.2369).
“Providing aid to new...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Joins Disabilities Advocates to Unveil Job Training Legislation
Apr 27, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) joined local developmental disabilities advocates on Monday to announce legislation (A. 5141) that will ensure job seekers with developmental disabilities have access to critical communication training.
...
Assembly Passes Package of Legislation to Aid Crime Victims
Apr 23, 2015
As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging residents to come together and support crime victims and their families.
“Unfortunately, we hear countless stories regarding...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Statement on Teacher Evaluation Decision
Apr 23, 2015
“I’m encouraged by the Education Department’s decision to listen to what our teachers, students and parents have to say about our public schools. We have been pushing for this delay on teacher evaluations in order to implement common-sense reforms,”...
Assembly Advances Legislation Affirming Parental Voice in Education
Apr 21, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announces on Tuesday that the state Assembly is advancing legislation (A.6777) to ensure parents have a voice in their children’s education.
The legislation, which is co-sponsored by Santabarbara, reaffirms...
Assembly Goes Green for Earth Day
Apr 20, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) and his colleagues began using tablets at their desks on Earth Day, April 22, as part of an initiative to save the state millions of dollars and protect the environment.
The tablets were initiated as part...
State Budget Includes Funds to Combat Child Hunger in Our Region
Apr 16, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced on Thursday that the state budget includes funding that will enable the Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady to serve thousands of additional meals to children in our region.
The state budget allocated...
Assemblyman Santabarbara to Hold Second Annual Women of Distinction Awards
Apr 15, 2015
As part of Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara's (D-Rotterdam) ongoing effort to pay tribute to the exceptional women who work and live in our region, he will be hosting the second Annual Women of Distinction Awards for the 111th Assembly District on April...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces Critical Investments in the Upstate Region
Apr 2, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that the state budget invests more than $3 billion in Upstate New York.
“Working closely with local officials, community organizations and non-profit groups we can ensure that our area benefits...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Secures Vital Funding for Agriculture in State Budget
Apr 2, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that this year’s state budget provides an increase of over $12 million for the Department of Agriculture and Markets to help working family farmers in upstate New York.
“We recognize the...
State Budget Includes $500 Million Investment in Broadband Infrastructure
Mar 30, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced on Monday that the state budget includes a $500 million investment in upgrading New York’s broadband infrastructure.
“The state’s investment in this critical piece of 21st century infrastructure...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Announces $10 Million for Upstate Transit
Mar 29, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced on Sunday that the state budget will invest an additional $10 million in the upstate transit systems.
“Our upstate families, students and seniors rely on our transit systems each and every day and it’s...
Assemblyman Santabarbara Pushes for Upstate Revitalization Tax Credit in State Budget
Mar 26, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is working with his upstate colleagues in the state Legislature to include the Upstate Revitalization Investment Tax Credit in this year’s budget.
“This credit will encourage investment back into our...
Santabarbara Pushes MMA Legalization in Budget
Mar 24, 2015
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is continuing his push to include language legalizing the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in this year’s state budget.
“New York is currently missing out on millions in economic opportunities by...
Assemblyman Santabarbara: Ethics Reform Agreement Important First Step
Mar 18, 2015
“Elected officials must be held to a higher standard and this agreement is a significant step forward in restoring the public’s trust in government. The hardworking families we represent deserve a government that works for them and common sense reforms...
