Assemblymember Steck Introduces Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Training Repayment Agreement Provisions
May 24, 2023
Last week, Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced legislation protecting New Yorkers from predatory "training repayment agreement provisions" or TRAPs, which are contract terms that require workers to pay prohibitive sums if they leave a job before a certain...
Assemblymember Steck’s Statement on A6943
May 18, 2023
The settler movement has been a disaster for the prospect of peace and security for the State of Israel. Provocative attacks on Palestinians accomplish nothing and simply incite more violence.The same is true of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad rocket...
Assemblymember Steck’s Statement on the Final Budget
May 2, 2023
“We need a budget that will provide meaningful relief to the middle class and make historic investments in our infrastructure to move us towards a fossil free economy. Sadly, this budget does not deliver on standing with working people and addressing...
Assemblymember Steck Statement on the Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
Jan 24, 2023
“Today the New York State Assembly advanced the second passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In July of last year, my colleagues and I passed the ERA for the first time. To amend the New York State Constitution, an amendment like the ERA must...
Assemblymember Steck Helps WWII Veteran Receive His First Photo ID
Jan 13, 2023
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) recently helped a member of America’s Greatest Generation, George T. Jenkins, secure safe housing, and a crucial document. Jenkins, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, served in the Navy and earned three medals...
Assemblymember Steck Response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State
Jan 10, 2023
“I want to thank Governor Hochul for holding her State of the State address in the Assembly Chamber. This gesture symbolizes her commitment to work with us in the Assembly to solve the many issues New Yorkers face.When the former Governor moved the...
Assemblymember Steck Statement for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Jan 9, 2023
“Every day, the men and women of law enforcement put on their uniforms and leave the comfort of their families to protect and serve our communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a time to show that we appreciate their sacrifice and stand...
New Legislation Resolves Issues with Niskayuna Police Officers’ Retirement Plans
Jan 3, 2023
Niskayuna, New York – Assemblymember Phil Steck and Niskayuna Town Supervisor Jaime Puccioni announce legislation that resolves a decade-old issue in the state retirement system for four long-serving members of the Niskayuna police force. The new law,...
Assemblymember Steck Presents Funding to Support Town of Colonie Parks
Sep 6, 2022
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced funding he secured for Colonie parks on Saturday, Sept. 10. The funding is used to maintain and expand Colonie’s local parks, including the Michael J. Anson Memorial Park, Sand Creek Road Park, Colonie...
