In the other 49 states and in the Federal Government, there is legislative budgeting: the Executive proposes a budget, but the legislature makes the final budget. We have the opposite system here in New York State. With executive budgeting, the Governor...

Five women were lauded on May 15 by Assemblyman Phil Steck at a ceremony at the village of Colonie’s family recreation center. “These are folks who are quietly dedicating their lives to helping others, improving neighborhoods, supporting families,...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) hosted his fourth annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Village of Colonie Family Recreation Center. Five extraordinary women from the 110th Assembly District were recognized this year,...

“There has been a lot of misinformation about my recent vote on a motion to discharge legislation that would provide new tax credits to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance corps workers (A.1064). Despite what some have portrayed this vote...

Since I was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2012, I have been an outspoken supporter of true universal childcare. Childcare must be universal not just for New York City, but also for upstate New York. Families in my district need affordable...

Niskayuna, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented a $30,000 New York State grant to Nisky NOW to help support the organization’s mission of providing nutritious food to students and families in the Niskayuna community. The funding will help...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck joined Living Resources and disability rights advocates today to highlight his legislation A1006B/S28A, which would eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities in New York State. The press conference,...

As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, I strongly disapprove of the Governor’s announcement today that Fanatics Sports will be receiving $5 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credit[1]. It is deeply troubling that the...

Albany, NY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck (A1820A) to combat housing discrimination and strengthen civil rights protections in New York State has been signed into law. The new law requires sellers to remove illegal restrictive...

Albany, NY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck to protect New Yorkers from predatory Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, known as TRAPs, has officially become law. The new statute ends the use of contract provisions that force...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck joined Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York (JFS) today to present a $25,000 state grant supporting PREsilience, a growing initiative focused on helping youth, teens and adults build the internal resilience...

The Trump intervention in Venezuela is nothing new. The United States has intervened 41 times in Latin America to change regimes. Most often, the interventions involved the overthrow of democratically elected left-wing governments and their replacement...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) today joined Governor Kathy Hochul and co-sponsors in the Governor’s Office for a ceremonial bill signing of A.5852, legislation he sponsored to strengthen consumer protections and protect New Yorkers...

Guilderland, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented a $25,000 state grant to the Guilderland Food Pantry, ensuring the continuation and expansion of essential programs that feed children, support families during the holidays, and meet growing...

I applaud Albany International Airport for removing the Kristi Noem video blaming the Minority for the government shutdown. Not only is it impermissible politicization of the venue, it is also false.  The 60 Senator vote required to close debate in the...

Niskayuna, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) today presented a $150,000 New York State grant to the Town of Niskayuna to fund much-needed upgrades to the baseball fields at Blatnick Park. The funding will help improve playing surfaces, fix...

Menands, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D Colonie) today presented a $50,000 grant to the Menands Union Free School District to expand initiatives that strengthen the partnership between families and schools while supporting student success. Through...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck today announced $100,000 in state budget funding secured for the Finn Institute for Public Safety to support critical research projects that advance evidence-based public safety practices. The state investment...