Relates to the provision of financial assistance to museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums and other cultural institutions located in low-income urban, suburban or rural communities, or that provide educational services to students from such communities.
Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; establishes the offense of impersonation of a census enumerator; makes an appropriation therefor.
This bill updates New York's definition of "period of war" in the real property tax law to expand eligibility for the alternative veterans' exemption. It adds specific recent military conflicts to the existing list, including the Global War on Terrorism (September 11, 2001, through end of hostilities), and NATO combat operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999). Veterans who served during these newly included periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these defined modern conflicts, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria under current law.
Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept from Christian Congregation of Long Island an application for exemption from real property taxes with respect to the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.
This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.
This bill expands real property tax exemptions to veterans who served in designated combat zones or theaters of operation. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of their service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records showing they received hostile fire pay. If eligible, the bill allows these veterans to reduce their property taxes by up to ten percent of their home's assessed value, with a maximum benefit capped at eight thousand dollars. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to qualifying residential properties.
Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.
This bill authorizes the town of Amherst in Erie County to implement a local occupancy tax of up to 2.5% on guests staying in hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar lodging facilities. The tax is calculated based on the per diem rental rate and is collected by the property owner, who then remits the funds to the town's fiscal officer. Revenues generated from this tax will be deposited into the town's general fund, with 75% available for any lawful purposes and 25% specifically designated for capital improvements related to youth sports, health and wellness, community centers, parks, and playgrounds. The legislation excludes certain entities from the tax, including the state, federal government, and non-profit organizations, while also providing exemptions for permanent residents who stay for at least 30 consecutive days. The measure is set to take effect immediately and will remain in force until December 31, 2029.
Authorizes local governments to provide a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers in Suffolk county.
Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose a 3% occupancy tax upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
