New York Bills

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 20, 2024

A 9255: Authorizes the village of Haverstraw to alienate certain parklands

This bill authorizes the Village of Haverstraw to sell a specific 0.09-acre parcel of land currently designated as parkland to a private entity called Haverstraw Community Chair Factory, LLC. In exchange for this sale, the village must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the land toward buying new parkland or improving existing recreational facilities. The legislation also includes conditions to ensure compliance with any federal requirements if the land was previously funded by the government. Once these terms are met, the village can officially transfer ownership of the property.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 20, 2024

S 9332: Authorizes the town of Oyster Bay to discontinue as parklands and convey such parkland to the department of environmental conservation

This bill authorizes the Town of Oyster Bay to transfer specific town-owned parklands to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In exchange, the state must provide the town with new land to be dedicated as public park space, ensuring the town retains open areas for public use. The legislation details the exact boundaries of the parcels involved in this swap, allowing the town to discontinue its current park status on the conveyed land. Once signed into law, the town can officially convey the old parkland to the state while acquiring the new replacement land.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 20, 2024

A 9839: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church Queens, Inc.

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church Queens, Inc. for portions of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 assessment rolls.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 20, 2024

S 9178: Authorizes a retroactive real property tax exemption for Hicksville United Methodist Church in the county of Nassau

Authorizes a retroactive real property tax exemption for Hicksville United Methodist Church in the county of Nassau for general taxes years 2022 and 2023 and school taxes years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 20, 2024

A 9785: Authorizes the village of Round Lake, in the town of Malta and the county of Saratoga, to extend the lease of certain park lands in such village

Authorizes the village of Round Lake, in the town of Malta and the county of Saratoga, to extend the lease of certain park lands in such village for up to an additional thirty years.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 20, 2024

S 9605: Authorizes the acceptance of an application for a retroactive property tax exemption from the Center for Jewish Life of Hewlett Inc.

Authorizes the acceptance of an application for a retroactive property tax exemption from the Center for Jewish Life of Hewlett Inc. for a portion of the 2021--2022 school year taxes and a portion of the 2022 general year assessment roll.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 20, 2024

S 9822: Extends the application deadlines for tax abatements for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city of one million or more persons

This bill extends the deadline for property owners in large cities to apply for tax abatements on industrial and commercial properties. Under the new rules, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2029, rather than the previous earlier date. Additionally, the bill sets a cutoff of April 1, 2029, for construction work to qualify for these tax benefits, regardless of whether a building permit was required. The legislation directly impacts owners of qualifying properties in cities with at least one million residents who wish to secure these financial incentives.

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 17, 2024

A 5789: Provides for availability of ambulance services and advanced life support first response service to store and distribute blood and initiate and administer blood transfusions

Provides for availability of ambulance services and advanced life support first response service to store and distribute blood and initiate and administer blood transfusions, by expanding current provisions for air transport to apply additionally to motor vehicle based ambulance services.

Carrie Woerner (D) · 27 co-sponsors

signed · New York · Senate Sep 17, 2024

S 8486: Relates to medicaid reimbursement for treatment in place and transportation to alternative health care settings by ambulance services

Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 11, 2024

S 9251: Designates a portion of the state highway system as the Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge

This bill officially designates a specific section of the state highway system as the "Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge." The change applies to the existing Carpenter's Flats Bridge, which crosses the Ausable River in Clinton County between the towns of Peru and Ausable. While the legislation requires the installation of new signs to reflect this name, it explicitly states that the official legal name of the bridge will not change to prevent confusion or disrupt commerce. The act is ceremonial in nature and takes effect immediately upon signing.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 11, 2024

S 7586: Relates to permitting accidental death benefits to be awarded to the beneficiary of Anthony Varvaro

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

signed · New York · Senate Sep 11, 2024

S 8411: Deems an application filed with the New York state and local police and fire retirement system by the widow of Paul C. Adam as timely filed

This bill declares a retirement application submitted by Cynthia Adam on behalf of her late husband, Paul C. Adam, as timely filed despite it being submitted years after the deadline. The legislation specifically addresses the conversion of his service retirement benefits to accidental death benefits related to the 2001 World Trade Center disaster. By retroactively accepting the September 2018 filing, the law ensures that the family can receive the appropriate benefits without penalty. All costs associated with implementing this change are to be covered by the state of New York.

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