Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) strongly supports the budget proposal made by Governor Cuomo that prevents New Yorkers on public assistance from withdrawing cash via their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) at liquor stores, casinos and...

“On the surface, it appears that the Governor’s blueprint aligns with my many of my top priorities and we will be able to continue moving forward so that businesses in New York can thrive, students can receive top-notch educations and families can...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging local dairy farmers, particularly in the Capital Region and Montgomery County, to apply for funding designated to create economic growth opportunities for New York farmers. The funds, totaling...

In an effort that would save taxpayers across New York State nearly $50 million annually in addition to improving voter turnout, the Assembly passed legislation (A.8198) on Monday that would align the state’s primary election date to the federal primary...

“By signing Assembly bill A740A, Governor Cuomo is giving localities and municipalities the teeth they need to prevent situations like we are currently seeing with the dogs in Sprakers. Local governments know best which laws, rules, regulations and...

“I am encouraged by the fact that many of the proposals outlined by the governor in his State of the State speech are in line with my top priorities. This includes the proposals laid out earlier this week that are designed to tackle the crushing tax...

“The best way to boost local business and create job opportunities in upstate New York is to continue building off of business-friendly initiatives that are helping to grow our economy. Lowering the tax burden on manufacturers and property owners will...

On Thursday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D – Rotterdam) and members of the Rotterdam AmVets Post 35 delivered hundreds of Holiday Cards prepared by elementary school students to patients and veterans in residency at the Albany VA Hospital. “For...

For the first time since the Regional Economic Development Councils were formed, both the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley have been named ‘Top Performers’ and have been awarded a combined $165.2 million. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...

In Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s (D-Rotterdam) opinion, New York State Education Department Commissioner John King’s decision to host additional forums around the state to discuss the new Common Core educational standards doesn’t go far enough...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is reminding Schenectady County residents, who have unnecessary, unused or expired prescription drugs, to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26. “Nothing good...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is reminding Montgomery County residents, who have unnecessary, unused or expired prescription drugs, to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26. “Nothing good...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has announced that legislation he sponsored that would cap increases in base assessment values on agricultural properties at 2 percent each year has been signed by Governor Cuomo (Chap. 385 of 2013). The new law will prevent...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced that Governor Cuomo has signed legislation he supported that will strengthen Jonathan’s Law. The new statute will clarify that parents and guardians of children in the care of state-run facilities...

“It is encouraging to hear that Commissioner King may continue his tour to discuss the new Common Core standards. But let’s be clear – with a new format, we must ensure that an open dialogue remains with parents and educators. The whole point of...

“The fact that the federal government shutdown is causing financial hardship for the families of our military heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice is truly disgusting. These families, who are already facing unthinkable heartbreak and tragedy,...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has announced that he will be hosting mobile district office hours at five locations across his Assembly District over the next two weeks. The stops are designed to provide many of his constituents with an...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging military veterans to apply for the new special “Veteran” designation on driver’s licenses issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Similar to the identification for “Organ...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) has been named to the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends.” The “Circle of Friends” award is given annually to state lawmakers who have distinguished themselves as supporters of the New York...

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) is encouraging families to be proactive about preparing for weather-related emergencies in the wake of recent severe storms and flooding that have affected the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley area. “We...