Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced legislation he authored to increase the bonding authority of the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority passed the Assembly (A.10539-A). “Since its creation in 1998, the Schenectady Metroplex...

“Politicians who abuse their power to line their own pockets or arrange favors for their friends have turned their backs to the public that elected them. They should under no circumstances continue to receive the benefits that New York grants to its...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he sponsored to combat the heroin epidemic has passed the Assembly (A.10725). The measure ensures those battling addiction can get the treatment and support services they need to get on...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D- Colonie) announced the Assembly’s passage of a new bill that would reform the process through which petitions for elected office are handled. The bill – which passed unanimously – creates clear, uniform statewide standards...

There has been significant misinformation in regard to Uber and Lyft, the ridesharing applications that are currently heavily lobbying Upstate New Yorkers in a multi-million dollar campaign. Under a settlement between the New York State Attorney General...

A bill introduced by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) to protect New York wine retailers from State Liquor Authority (SLA) overreach was voted out of the Assembly’s Economic Development Committee today (A.10248). The bill, similar to legislation...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) today praised the signing of a new law that will allow New York State employees to receive credit in the state pension system for time spent serving in the armed forces (Chapter 41 of 2016). The bill, which was sponsored...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced the passage of legislation in the state Assembly to address the problem of so-called ‘zombie properties’ that have been abandoned during the foreclosure process but have not yet been processed by the...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he introduced a bill that would allow emergency intervention for those who suffer from heroin and other addiction (A.9501). If a person becomes incapacitated due to substance abuse and poses a threat to...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he’s hosting an event featuring local experts and resources for those struggling with addiction. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at the Village of Colonie Family Recreation...

“I believe that we should fight for those who need someone in their corner and I will continue to stand in support of victims of domestic violence. The Assembly’s commitment to preventing domestic violence mirrors my own values to continue to do everything...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he co-sponsored to ensure women in New York State receives equal pay for equal work. The bill, titled the New York State Fair Pay Act, is the centerpiece of a package...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that the 2016-17 state budget increases in school aid for the 110th Assembly District are significantly more than last year’s and provide for an increase in the state aid package for each school district....

Assemblymember Phil Steck announced that he secured $50,000 for the support of the Woodlawn Preserve portion of the Pine Bush habitat that the city of Schenectady owns. The funds, which are part of a larger State investment into the Albany Pine Bush Preserve,...

“I do not believe that legalizing mixed martial arts will lead to increased economic development in our state, and I agree with the many critics that say this sport is violent; however nothing is stopping New Yorkers from watching professional and amateur...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that the Assembly budget proposal seeks to help families in the Capital Region get ahead by enacting tax cuts for the middle class while asking New York’s millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair...

“In recent years, there have been several instances of state legislators leveraging their elected office to obtain no-show jobs and kickbacks when no actual work is performed. The legislation we passed today addresses this problem by prohibiting legislators...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that he successfully fought for funding increases for Department of Transportation and more funding to fix our roads and bridges to be included in the Assembly’s budget proposal (E.1047). “Infrastructure...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that he is putting public education first for the Capital Region by fighting for a $2.1 billion increase in aid for public schools and a two year tuition freeze at SUNY colleges to be included in the Assembly’s...

Albany, NY – The City of Albany is seeking vendors for its spring and summer events, including the 68th Annual Albany Tulip Festival, the Alive at Five concert series and the Dad Fest Father’s Day event. Opportunities for food vendors, crafters, fine...