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signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9291: Authorizes the City of White Plains to alienate certain property owned by the City of White Plains and operated as the former Galleria of White Plains public parking garage

This bill authorizes the City of White Plains to sell or lease its former Galleria public parking garage to a private developer. The legislation allows the city to dispose of approximately 3.71 acres of land without holding a public auction, provided the buyer agrees to create a mixed-use project that includes affordable housing, public spaces, and adequate parking. The sale is intended to facilitate a new transit-oriented residential and commercial development on the site. Once signed into law, the city council can negotiate the specific terms of the deal directly with a chosen buyer.
Shelley Mayer (D)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9153: Extends provisions relating to the health savings account pilot program

This bill extends the deadline for a health savings account pilot program from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2027. It directly affects individuals and employers currently participating in this specific insurance initiative, allowing them to continue using the program under its existing rules. The legislation simply updates the expiration date in the relevant state insurance law without changing how the program operates. Once signed into law, the extension takes effect immediately and remains in force until the new end date.
Neil Breslin (D)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9212: Authorizes the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands

This bill authorizes the Town of Yorktown in Westchester County to sell a specific 1.173-acre parcel of parkland to a cell tower developer. In exchange for this sale, the town must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the land toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing recreational facilities. The legislation also ensures that if the town received any federal funding for the land, it must first meet all federal requirements for converting public parkland before the sale can proceed. Once these conditions are met, the town is permitted to discontinue using the designated land as a park and transfer it for telecommunications infrastructure.
Pete Harckham (D)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9425: Authorizes Kolel Rachmistrivka to file an application for exemption from real property taxes

This bill allows the Kolel Rachmistrivka, a religious organization in Monsey, to apply for a real property tax exemption for a specific building it owns. The legislation authorizes the town assessor to review and approve this application for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tax years, treating it as if it had been submitted on time. If approved, the town board can correct the tax records, and any taxes already paid by the organization may be refunded or canceled at the discretion of local officials. The law takes effect immediately upon signing.
Bill Weber (R)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9269: Authorizes the village of Ballston Spa to transfer ownership of the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve to the town of Milton

This bill authorizes the Village of Ballston Spa to transfer ownership of the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve to the Town of Milton. The property includes several specific parcels totaling over 150 acres, which will be used for park and recreational purposes. A key provision ensures that residents of Ballston Spa retain full access to these facilities without facing higher fees than Milton residents. Additionally, any money the village receives from the sale must be spent on improving or acquiring new park and recreational facilities. The transfer is also subject to conditions requiring the land to revert to the village if it stops being used for public recreation and compliance with any federal funding requirements.
Jim Tedisco (R)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9546: Relates to the purposes and duties of the Mount Kisco firefighter's benevolent association and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes

This bill amends the laws governing the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Mount Kisco to clarify its membership rules, purposes, and financial duties. It defines eligibility for membership to include current and former active volunteer firefighters who have not been removed for cause, while ensuring that those with less than five years of service lose their membership if they withdraw from the fire department. The legislation authorizes the association to collect foreign fire insurance premium taxes from properties within the Mount Kisco fire protection area and mandates that these funds be used exclusively to provide relief, aid, and support for disabled, indigent, or injured volunteer members and their families. Although the law takes effect immediately, the specific provisions regarding tax collection apply only to premiums received on or after January 1, 2025.
Pete Harckham (D)
signed · New York · Senate Sep 27, 2024

S 9643: Relates to licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for certain manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages

This bill amends New York's alcoholic beverage control law to allow specific manufacturers and wholesalers to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at four designated parcels of land in the Town of Wilmington. The legislation defines these locations with precise legal descriptions of their boundaries, effectively granting them the ability to operate as tasting rooms or similar venues. By adding a new provision to the existing statute, the bill creates a legal pathway for these specific businesses to serve alcohol on the premises without needing a standard liquor license. Once signed into law, the change permits alcohol sales at these sites, directly impacting the local alcohol distribution and hospitality landscape.
Liz Krueger (D)
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