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...

Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented a $25,000 programmatic grant to Higher Horizons Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to meeting the critical needs of the Capital Region through food provisions, workforce development, health and...

Recently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions and offered a robust defense of billionaires in New York City, saying, “I don’t want to say to billionaires, we don’t want you here. I know why we need...

Schenectady, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented Ellis Medicine Pediatric Care with a $25,000 state grant to support its HealthySteps program, part of the national ZERO TO THREE initiative. The program focuses on early childhood development,...

Colonie, NY – Earlier today, Assemblymember Phil Steck joined Diane Conroy-LaCivita, Executive Director of the Colonie Senior Service Centers (CSSC), and local seniors at The Beltrone Living Center to present a $150,000 ceremonial check to the organization....

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, is calling for immediate action from state government to release the remaining opioid settlement funds to New York’s addiction care providers....

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...