Relates to the promotion of local small businesses listed on the registry of historic businesses

This bill creates a new "I Love NY Historic Small Business" niche brand to promote small businesses listed on New York's historic business registry (under Parks Law §14.11). It requires the state tourism department to develop guidelines for using the brand, allowing free licensing to tourism agencies, local governments, and nonprofits. The department must also report annually on marketing efforts, licensing, and the brand's effectiveness in boosting tourism and supporting historic businesses. A new grant program provides up to $50,000 annually to counties or thematic tourism groups for integrated marketing campaigns using the brand. The bill directly affects historic small businesses and tourism promotion entities across New York.