In the News
"That state Assemblymember Phil Steck spearheaded the effort to get the money for the study in the most recent state budget speaks to his own stature in seeking analytical solutions to issues."
"Mr. Steck, who called his friend Lt. Finn an 'unusual police leader,' said the institute’s work is intended to help decrease violence instead of increasing prosecutions."
Times Union Editorial Board / Times Union / September 13, 2022
The Colonie Junior Raiders use the fields at West Albany Pocket Park. The funds will allow for renovation of park infrastructure, including adding audience seating, replacing the scoreboard and constructing new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant restroom facilities, according to state Assemblyman Phil Steck’s office, which announced the grant funding on Saturday.
Pete DeMola/ Times Union / September 11, 2022
Assemblyman Phil Steck, D-Colonie, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were expected to bring a $1 million check to Elks Lane — where the CSSC has demolished the former Elks Lodge to construct a 99-unit, three story building — but instead showed up with twice the amount.
“In the current real estate market, it is very difficult for seniors to downsize into affordable housing. Selling what you own often does not generate enough revenue to avoid stress in retirement,” Steck said in a statement. “Without this aid, it is likely the project could have been postponed for a long time due to increased construction costs. Now it is shovel ready.”
Jim Franco / Colonie Spotlight / August 24, 2022
Convicted politicians should be required to reimburse legal fees taken from their campaign funds
“Some good-government groups and lawmakers, including Assemblyman Phil Steck, a Democrat from Colonie, are seeking to prevent politicians who have left office or have been convicted of a crime from continuing to tap campaign funds.”
Times Union Editorial Board / Times Union / July 28, 2022
