New York Bills

Relates to the licensure of collectors of yellow grease and sets forth penalties for certain unlawful acts related to the collection or contamination of yellow grease.

Requires the creation of a food allergy poster by the department of health; requires the posting of such in all food service establishments; authorizes the department to charge a fee to cover printing, postage and handling expenses of the posters.

Requires school districts to submit documentation demonstrating that the district has implemented standards and procedures for conducting annual performance reviews of teachers and principals.

Authorizes cities, towns and villages to establish mixed-use age-integrated communities by permitting the development of sites to combine residential units, commercial space and/or services for a multi-age population; 30% of such residential units shall be for persons 60 years of age or older, and at least 10% thereof shall be affordable by persons at 60% or less of the area median income; authorizes cities, town and villages to grant incentives for the construction of such communities; grants a real property tax exemption for such housing.

Prohibits persons from holding public office or positions of political party leadership for a period of ten years when convicted of certain felonies and prohibits such persons from joining a political party for a period of five years following the completion of any sentence for such felony conviction.

Specifies requirements for auctions; holds the auctioneer responsible for truth of statements in catalogues, announcements, etc.

Requires a study and report on the total cost of student assessments and establishes a committee to review content on standardized test items and passages; makes an appropriation therefor.

Establishes a living wage rate.

Establishes the aging in place task force, and provides for its powers and duties.

Requires a phone company to restore service promptly when phone service goes down for someone who uses a medical alert system or a device that transmits medical data.

Provides for the state to fund the early intervention program.

Establishes the city of White Plains industrial development agency and provides for its functions, powers, and duties.