“New Yorkers deserve representatives they can trust, not politicians who sell them out to help themselves. From the start, I’ve been at the front of the push to ensure no corrupt politician receives a pension funded by the very taxpayers whose trust...

“The Restore New York Communities Initiative is a program that helps promote economic growth and revitalizes neighborhoods across the state. The $1 million in grant money to fund the Restore Schenectady Project will help address properties in disrepair...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced his support for extending and expanding the “millionaire’s tax” in this year’s state budget. “Hardworking families have too heavy of a burden to carry,” said Steck. “I’ve fought for...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) applauded Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s settlement with Anthem, a health insurer that includes Empire BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), to end their policy requiring pre-authorization for medication-assisted treatment...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced his appointment to the Assembly Labor Committee. Steck has been a longtime advocate for workers’ rights, having supported and authored several measures to protect employees. “Every New York worker...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) applauded Governor Cuomo’s proposal to expand wage theft protections, which he noted is in furtherance of prior legislation he introduced and passed. Laid out during the governor’s State of the State addresses,...

Assemblymember Phil Steck, representing Colonie, Niskayuna, and Schenectady announced today that he has filed a bill legalizing transportation networks in Upstate New York. Steck said: “We have been working on this bill since the end of last session....

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that he secured $125,000 in funding for the Colonie Town Park to expand the park’s pavilion and build an adaptive playground for Camp Colonie. “Colonie Town Park is an invaluable community resource...

Assemblymembers Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) announced today that they secured an additional $500,000 in funding for Proctors’ central heating/cooling and electric generation facility, Marquee Power. This funding will...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) today announced that the state Assembly and Senate have come to an agreement on a piece of legislation that will work to ensure the safety of drinking water in public schools and in boards of cooperative educational...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced legislation he authored to increase the bonding authority of the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority passed the Assembly (A.10539-A). “Since its creation in 1998, the Schenectady Metroplex...

“Politicians who abuse their power to line their own pockets or arrange favors for their friends have turned their backs to the public that elected them. They should under no circumstances continue to receive the benefits that New York grants to its...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that legislation he sponsored to combat the heroin epidemic has passed the Assembly (A.10725). The measure ensures those battling addiction can get the treatment and support services they need to get on...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D- Colonie) announced the Assembly’s passage of a new bill that would reform the process through which petitions for elected office are handled. The bill – which passed unanimously – creates clear, uniform statewide standards...

There has been significant misinformation in regard to Uber and Lyft, the ridesharing applications that are currently heavily lobbying Upstate New Yorkers in a multi-million dollar campaign. Under a settlement between the New York State Attorney General...

A bill introduced by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) to protect New York wine retailers from State Liquor Authority (SLA) overreach was voted out of the Assembly’s Economic Development Committee today (A.10248). The bill, similar to legislation...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) today praised the signing of a new law that will allow New York State employees to receive credit in the state pension system for time spent serving in the armed forces (Chapter 41 of 2016). The bill, which was sponsored...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced the passage of legislation in the state Assembly to address the problem of so-called ‘zombie properties’ that have been abandoned during the foreclosure process but have not yet been processed by the...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he introduced a bill that would allow emergency intervention for those who suffer from heroin and other addiction (A.9501). If a person becomes incapacitated due to substance abuse and poses a threat to...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced he’s hosting an event featuring local experts and resources for those struggling with addiction. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at the Village of Colonie Family Recreation...