On the last day of legislative session, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-110th AD) and cosponsored by Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh (R-112th AD) and Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz...

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...