Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck held an emergency preparedness training at the Colonie Senior Center in partnership with the American Red Cross. “Ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for an emergency is vital. Whether it is a natural disaster,...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced a $75,000 grant to help fund and support Young Parents United Inc. in Schenectady. The organization helps invest in the future of Schenectady families by promoting positive change through numerous support...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) held a press conference today to bring attention to his legislation that would establish the Recovery Ready Workplace Program (A.9063-A). The initiative would provide employers with the resources, tools and skills...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D- Colonie) held his second annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony on Friday, May 24th at Niskayuna Town Hall to honor women whose work makes our community a better place to live. Many times, those who selflessly contribute...

As chair of the Assembly Committee on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, I am adamant that we fund lifesaving prevention and treatment programs. We must support these vital programs and the dedicated workers behind them, to help ensure that New Yorkers suffering...

“We should have better laws, but it is important not just to jump on a bandwagon and spread hysteria. “Major crimes are down in New York State, as they are nationwide, but petty crimes, including retail thefts, have increased. To meet that challenge,...

Unreliable cell service is a health and safety issue that Assemblymember Phil Steck is fighting to remedy with the help of Colonie residents. Steck recently sent a letter to federal officials and the leaders of several major cell carriers notifying them...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that the Town of Colonie, in partnership with emergency medical services (EMS) agencies of the towns of Colonie, Guilderland, and Clifton Park, has been awarded a $2.4 million federal grant to pilot a safety...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck held a volunteer event at The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Over 30 constituents signed up to help organize and sort food products that will be distributed to those most in need.“Because of the efforts...

Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to eliminate the electronic death registration fee (A4439) into law. His legislation would remove the $20 electronic death registration fee, which has become a financial burden on...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck presented a giant check, representing a $50,000 grant, to Guilderland Emergency Medical Services (EMS). According to Guilderland Town Supervisor Peter Barber and Director of Emergency Medical Services Jay Tyler, the funds...

Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced legislation to expand access to critical overdose-reversing drugs (A08075). The new bill requires the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to make any formulation and dosage of opioid antagonist approved by...

Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Direct Pay Bill (A250) into law. Passed at the end of the legislative session by a unanimous vote, the Direct Pay Bill would require all health insurance companies to reimburse ambulance...

To quote Senator Bernie Sanders: “I absolutely condemn the horrifying attack on Israel by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. There is no justification for this violence, and innocent people on both sides will suffer hugely because of it. It must end now.” ...

Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented a $500k grant to the Town of Niskayuna that will be used to build new bathrooms and a splash pad at River Road Park. The event also celebrated the completion of a new inclusive playground at the park, which was...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck honored the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region volunteers for their service and commitment to our community. The local Red Cross volunteers have gone above and beyond in their efforts recently by responding to...

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Phil Steck today at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to announce $500,000 in capital funding. This funding will be used for general facility improvements, including $250,000...

Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the LLC Transparency Act A3484A into law. Passed at the end of the legislative session, the LLC Transparency Act would end the practice of anonymous ownership of limited liability companies...

"In Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the use of race as a criterion in college or university admissions decisions was constitutional. Since the landmark case in 1978, the Supreme...

"Wednesday night, my colleagues and I closed out the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. While not every single one of my priorities passed this session, I am extremely pleased to report that I was able to pass three bills that will have a direct impact on...