Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a church for a condominium building in Manhattan.
This bill allows the Town and Village of Mount Kisco to issue retail liquor licenses for businesses located within a specific, geographically defined area. The key provision permits these licenses even if the business is situated within 200 feet of a school, church, synagogue, or other place of worship, provided the establishment also sells food or beverages. The law applies only to premises falling inside a precisely described boundary in Westchester County and takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
This bill expands state funding for public library construction projects located in economically disadvantaged communities. It increases the maximum state contribution from fifty percent to ninety percent of total project costs for these specific libraries, provided they demonstrate a need to serve areas with high poverty rates or limited fiscal capacity. The legislation also extends the deadline for completing certain projects that were delayed by the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration. Ultimately, the bill aims to help libraries in struggling areas build, renovate, or upgrade their facilities with greater financial support from the state.
Exempts the residency requirement for certain assistant district attorney positions within Saratoga County; provides such exemption does not apply to the positions of first assistant district attorney or chief assistant district attorney.
This bill expands the list of libraries eligible to receive funding from the dormitory authority to include the Ogden Farmers' Library. By adding a specific provision to the state's public authorities law, it allows the library to apply for financial assistance to build or improve its facilities. The change takes effect immediately upon signing, enabling the library to access these resources without waiting for further legislative approval.
This bill expands eligibility for library construction funding to include the Parma Public Library. It achieves this by adding a specific provision to the existing Public Authorities Law that allows the Dormitory Authority to finance projects for this specific library. The change applies immediately and enables the library to access financial resources previously available only to other qualifying public libraries.
Exempts persons holding the office of assistant district attorney in the county of Columbia from the requirement that such persons reside in such county.
Establishes a council on children and families within the executive department; moves such council from the office of children and family services; defines terms; authorizes the governor to designate the executive director of such council; makes related provisions.
This bill creates a specific exemption allowing the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption within 200 feet of a church, synagogue, or other place of worship. The provision applies only to a single, precisely defined property in Saratoga Springs, New York, which is currently leased by a local church. By amending the state's alcoholic beverage control law, the legislation permits a retail license for this particular location despite the general rule prohibiting alcohol sales near religious buildings. The change takes effect immediately upon signing and does not alter laws for any other properties in the state.
This bill extends the occupancy tax in the city of Rye until September 1, 2027. It directly affects short-term rental hosts and guests in Rye by keeping the current tax in place for an additional period. The law takes effect immediately upon signing and replaces the previous expiration date of September 1, 2024.
This bill extends the deadline for a specific water charge program in New York City, which was originally set to expire on September 1, 2024. The legislation allows hospitals and charities in the city to continue paying these special water rates until September 1, 2026. By amending the existing law, the bill ensures that these eligible organizations can maintain their current billing status for an additional two years. The measure was signed into law and applies immediately upon enactment.
This bill extends the legal authority for the city of White Plains to collect an occupancy tax on hotels until December 31, 2027. By amending the state tax law, it allows the city to continue imposing this fee on lodging stays without needing new legislation when the previous authorization expires. The change directly affects hotel owners and guests in White Plains by ensuring the tax collection framework remains in place for the specified period.
