Committee musical chairs in the Assembly and Senate
Based on sources, office moving and wild speculation, we've got some guesses about future committee chairs in Albany.
Heastie ends impeachment investigation without conferencing with members
A number of Assembly Democrats are frustrated or angry with resolution of impeachment investigation.
State lawmakers hold Cuomo’s political future in their hands
It could be another month before the Assembly Judiciary Committee wraps up its impeachment investigation.
Assembly Judiciary committee member responds to AG’s report on governor
Report from AG gives impeachment investigation new evidence to weigh.
Assembly begins hunt for probable cause to remove Cuomo
Mar. 12, 2021 - In light of the recent scandals surrounding Gov. Cuomo, the Assembly is empowering a committee to start an impeachment inquiry into the Governor. Asm. Phil Steck (D-Colonie) discussed the committee’s work and the powers
The bullish and bearish opinions on the stock transfer tax
Feb. 17, 2021 - Advocates on the left are calling for the state to pursue revenue raisers rather than implementing cuts to public spending to fill the budget gap. Asm. Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and Ken Pokalsky, Vice President
Feb. 6, 2020: Job skill training programs
Asm. Phil Steck (D-Colonie), chair of the Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities, explained how a job training program called YouthBuild works and why he is working to get more state support for the program.
