Assemblymember Phil Steck

No one should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table. I will continue pushing for policies that increase transparency, hold utility companies accountable, and put consumers first.
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That is why I recently joined John Gray Writer on WTEN's Empire State Weekly to discuss the need for greater transparency in utility pricing and stronger oversight to ensure consumers are protected. NYers deserve to understand what they are being charged for and why.
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Rising utility bills are placing an enormous strain on families across our region. Too many New Yorkers are opening their monthly statements and wondering how their costs increased so dramatically.

These upgrades will help reduce coverage gaps, improve call reliability, and expand 5G service throughout our community.

Thank you to everyone who spoke up. Your input is making a difference and helping deliver real improvements for Colonie residents.

Planned 2026 improvements include:
• A new macro cell tower on Albany Shaker Road near Green Meadows Lane
• A new macro cell tower on Watervliet Shaker Road
• New small cell antennas along Sand Creek Road
• New small cell antennas along Osborne Road and Albany Shaker Road

I am pleased to share that providers are now moving forward with projects to improve coverage and capacity across Colonie and nearby communities.

I shared your reports directly with Verizon, T Mobile, and AT&T and pushed them to address these issues, which are not only a daily inconvenience but also a serious public safety concern.

Over the past several months, many of you reached out to me about dropped calls and poor cell service in Colonie. I heard your concerns loud and clear and took action.

I was grateful for the opportunity to speak and to recognize the individuals who were installed and honored for their service. These awards reflect the countless hours of training, sacrifice, and teamwork that keep our community safe every day.

It was an honor to attend the Niskayuna Fire District 2 Installation Dinner as they celebrated 84 years of dedicated service to the community.

They have answered the call to protect families, homes, and businesses throughout Niskayuna.

My team is hosting Mobile Office Hours today in Menands.

If you have questions about state programs, need assistance with a government agency, or would like to share a concern, a representative from my office will be available to help.

We are here to assist and look forward to connecting with you.

If you know an inspiring woman who lives in the 110th Assembly District, I encourage you to nominate her here:
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I look forward to celebrating this year’s honorees in May.

Nominations are now open for my annual Women of Distinction Awards.

Every year, I have the privilege of recognizing women across our community who make a real difference through their leadership, service and compassion. Many of these contributions happen quietly, but their impact is felt every day.

If you are able, please consider making an appointment and encouraging friends and family to do the same.
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A special thank you to the Shaker Heritage Society for partnering with us and graciously hosting this important community event. Their support helps make efforts like this possible.

There is currently a nationwide blood shortage, and our hospitals are facing an urgent need for donors. That is why I am proud to host my 5th Annual Community Blood Drive and hope you will consider signing up to help save lives.

I appreciate his support and his willingness to speak out. I remain committed to pushing the STT forward in the Legislature because it is a fair, responsible way to invest in our communities and ensure that those benefiting most from our financial markets contribute to the state we all call home.

Paul makes a strong case for why ending the rebate on this minuscule tax on stock trades could generate billions in recurring revenue to help New York meet urgent needs, from infrastructure to human services, without placing additional burdens on working families.

Thank you to Paul Fink of Latham for his thoughtful letter to the editor in the @timesunion.com supporting the reinstatement of the Stock Transfer Tax.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share ideas, concerns, and questions. My office is always here to help connect you with state resources and support.

It is always valuable to hear directly from young people about the issues they care about most across NYS, from affordability and education to public safety and opportunity. Their perspectives help shape my work and ensure I am advocating for policies that reflect the needs of the next generation.

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to host mobile office hours at Siena University, and I truly enjoyed the conversations with students and campus community members.

I urge @governor.ny.gov to reverse this decision immediately and invest more in OASAS programming so we can protect New Yorkers from problem gambling.

The simplest way we can do this is to pass my legislation prohibiting sports betting platforms from advertising during sporting events (A8925). By reducing the # of commercials for these platforms, NYers will have less exposure to these advertisements and protect those struggling with addiction.

This announcement only furthers my push in the New York State Assembly to not only establish guardrails on sports betting platforms but also protect New Yorkers from developing a sports betting addiction through malicious practices by these companies.

These companies should NOT be rewarded for this behavior with taxpayer dollars. Instead of using $5 million in taxpayer dollars to subsidize a global company that profits from vulnerable New Yorkers, the Governor should be allocating that money to NYS OASAS to help treat problem gambling.

In October, I co-chaired a hearing with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner, where we heard expert testimony about how sports betting platforms are structuring their operations to target vulnerable individuals and increase the risk of gambling addiction.

It is even more concerning that this is happening while an increasing number of New Yorkers, particularly young men, have been developing problem gambling addictions since the legalization of sports betting in 2022.

It is deeply troubling that the Governor is choosing to subsidize a sports betting platform with taxpayer dollars while the budget provides only a 0.1% increase for the OASAS, which supports prevention, treatment, recovery and resources for individuals struggling with sports gambling addiction.

Governor Hochul Announces Fanatics to Expand New York City Operations, Creating 300 New Jobs Governor Hochul announced that leading global sports platform Fanatics will expand its New York City operations.

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].

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