Assemblymember Phil Steck Secures $150,000 in State Budget to Support Senior Transportation at Colonie Senior Services Center Aug 11, 2025 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....
Assemblymember Phil Steck: Opioid Settlement Funds Must Be Spent to Save Lives Jul 17, 2025 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....
Steck Secures Key Legislative Victories as Session Closes Jun 18, 2025 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...
Statement from Assemblymember Phil Steck: Broad Support Grows for Legislation to End Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities Jun 16, 2025 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,...
Assemblymember Steck and Senator Hinchey Push for Faster Law Enforcement Access to Social Media Data Jun 4, 2025 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...
Assemblymember Phil Steck’s Recovery Ready Workplace Bill Passes the Assembly May 30, 2025 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...
Assemblymember Phil Steck Recognizes Eight Local Women with 2025 Women of Distinction Awards May 14, 2025 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...
Steck: State Budget Includes Key Wins but Raises Power Concerns May 12, 2025 “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...
Assemblymember Phil Steck Condemns Proposed Federal Cuts to Narcan Funding May 2, 2025 "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...
Lawmakers Rally at NYSE to Reinstate Stock Transfer Tax Apr 24, 2025 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...
The Regional Food Bank and Assemblymember Steck Celebrate Completion of New Training Kitchen Made Possible by State Funding Mar 31, 2025 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...
Assemblymember Steck and Senator Mayer Champion Legislation to Ensure Parents of Medically Fragile Children Receive Fair Compensation for Essential Care Mar 28, 2025 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...
Assemblymember Steck: One House Budget Sets the Stage for Negotiations Amid D.C. Uncertainty Mar 14, 2025 “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...
Assemblymember Steck and Senator Skoufis Host Press Conference Urging End to Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities Mar 4, 2025 Albany, NY – Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-110th AD) and Senator James Skoufis (D-42nd SD) held a joint press conference urging the New York State Legislature to pass their bill (A1006/S28A) to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities....
Statement Regarding the Need for Safety Improvements on the Stretch of Route 7 Near Bellevue Hospital Mar 4, 2025 The stretch of Route 7 near Bellevue Hospital has long been a dangerous roadway, and recent tragic incidents, including the heartbreaking loss of Assemblymember Smullen’s son, have underscored the urgent need for safety improvements. We cannot wait...
Assemblymember Phil Steck’s Response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Jan 17, 2025 “I am very encouraged to hear that Governor Hochul shares the same goals as the constituents I represent in the 110th Assembly District: providing meaningful relief to working families, expanding access to childcare, building more affordable housing,...
Assemblymember Phil Steck and Schenectady Officials Unveil Upgraded Fire Training Facility Funded by $250,000 Grant Dec 2, 2024 Schenectady, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) joined City of Schenectady officials to unveil significant upgrades to the Schenectady Fire Department’s Training Facility. The upgrades were made possible by a $250,000 State and Municipal...
Assemblymember Phil Steck and Southgate Elementary Unveil Adaptive Playground Honoring Beloved Coach Pete Mravlja Nov 18, 2024 Colonie, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) joined North Colonie Central School District Superintendent Kathleen Skeals, Southgate Elementary Principal Jerri Lynne Dedrick, faculty, and students to celebrate the unveiling of a new adaptive playground...
Assemblymember Phil Steck and Town of Niskayuna Supervisor Address Water Charge Concerns Nov 18, 2024 Niskayuna, NY – In response to resident concerns regarding water charges, Assemblymember Phil Steck and the Town of Niskayuna Supervisor Erin Cassady-Dorion have partnered to develop a comprehensive approach to improve water billing structures and assist...
Assemblymember Phil Steck Announces Kasselman Electric Added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry Nov 18, 2024 Menands, NY – Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) is pleased to announce that Kasselman Electric, a trusted electrical contracting company based in Menands, has been added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry...