Yesterday, the New York State Assembly wrapped up the 25–26 legislative session. While much legislation was held up due to ongoing budget negotiations, I am proud that nine pieces of legislation I sponsored passed the Assembly. These bills reflect real...

As of today, eleven disability rights and civil rights organizations have issued letters of support for the legislation Senator James Skoufis and I are carrying to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities (A1006B/S28C). If enacted,...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-110th AD) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41st SD) announced legislation (A8022/S8217) that would require social media platforms with over 1 million users to comply with a search warrant issued by law enforcement within...

Albany, NY – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) to establish the Recovery Ready Workplace Program, a statewide initiative that supports employers in building workplace cultures that...

Guilderland, NY – New York State Assemblymember Phil Steck hosted his third annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13th, at the Guilderland Town Hall. The event celebrated the extraordinary contributions of eight women from the...

“A common misconception people have about the New York State Budget is that it is similar to the process of the federal budget. In the federal system, Congress drafts the budget, and the President can either sign it or veto it. In New York State, we...

"According to President Trump’s latest draft budget proposal, there are plans to eliminate a $56 million annual grant program that provides Narcan and training on how to administer this highly effective opioid reversal agent to emergency responders...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-110th AD) and Senator James Sanders Jr (D-10th SD) co-hosted a press conference in front of the New York StateStock Exchange with representatives from the Corporate Campaign, New York State Council of Churches, the...

Latham, NY – Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) joined The Regional Food Bank CEO Tom Nardacci to celebrate the grand opening of the Food Bank’s new state-of-the-art training kitchen. The project, made possible by $500,000 in capital funding...

Albany, NY – Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck and Senator Shelley Mayer held a joint press conference to highlight the importance of the Complex Care Act (A464A/S4462A), their legislation, which would allow family members of medically fragile children...