Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic herring until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law, allowing the department to continue overseeing herring populations beyond the previous timeframe. This adjustment directly impacts the department's ability to regulate fishing and conservation efforts for this species. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge over the Southern State Parkway in Islip as a memorial to Trooper Gerard B. Kane. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs honoring the trooper but explicitly states that the bridge's official name will not change. This measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a legal renaming of the infrastructure.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Babylon, Suffolk County, as a tribute to Detective Stephen J. Mullen. It requires the state to install signs identifying the bridge with his name while explicitly stating that the official street name will not change to prevent confusion. The legislation is ceremonial in nature and does not alter the legal name of the bridge or affect its function.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge on the Southern State Parkway in Islip, Suffolk County, as a tribute to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl. It requires the transportation commissioner to install signs honoring Sergeant Wahl on the bridge while explicitly stating that the bridge's official name will not be changed. The legislation ensures the dedication remains ceremonial to prevent any disruption to commerce or traffic flow. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8864) amends a ceremonial dedication sign for a bridge on the Southern State Parkway in Babylon, Suffolk County, changing the wording to "Bridge Dedicated to Detective Thomas M. Inman" to include his middle initial. It does not alter the bridge's official legal name or require physical changes to the structure. The bill specifies that the dedication is purely ceremonial, with no impact on transportation operations or official records. The change affects only the signage at the bridge location, not the highway's legal designation.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Town of Huntington to transfer a specific 1.65-acre parcel of parkland (located in Halesite, Suffolk County) to the Huntington African American Museum. The museum will use the land for exhibits and events, while the town must dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward new parkland or improvements to existing parks. The transfer requires the town's governing body approval and includes conditions for federal funding compliance if applicable. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific segments of state and county highways across multiple counties as the "Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway." It details a continuous route from Auburn through Geneva, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls, including portions of routes 5, 20, 38, 14, 31, 78, and others. The bill requires transportation officials to install ceremonial signage identifying the byway but explicitly states this is non-binding - official highway names remain unchanged. The dedication is purely symbolic, with no alteration to road designations or traffic operations.
Relates to the use of certain moneys received by the West Babylon Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association and modernization of certain gendered language.
Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.
