A 11527 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney Memorial Bridge"

This bill designates a specific bridge on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead as the "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney Memorial Bridge" to honor a fallen trooper. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install new signs for this name while ensuring the bridge's official functional name remains unchanged to prevent confusion and avoid disrupting traffic or commerce. The change is purely ceremonial and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026