Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Village of New Berlin to sell specific parkland to Good Shepherd Communities for the construction of a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. In exchange for this sale, the village must dedicate an amount of money equal to the land's fair market value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing recreational areas within the village. The legislation also includes conditions to ensure compliance with any federal requirements regarding the conversion of previously funded parklands.

Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates a specific segment of State Route 28 in Herkimer village (from Canal Access Road to State Route 5) to "War Dogs" as a ceremonial honor. The bill requires transportation officials to install signage stating "Bridge Dedicated to War Dogs" along this highway segment. Crucially, it clarifies this is purely symbolic - no official highway name change occurs, and the dedication won't disrupt traffic or commerce. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commemorates the 70th anniversary of King Pin Lanes, a bowling center located in Rome, New York. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the business's seven decades of service to the local community and economy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the establishment as an official acknowledgment of its contributions. This measure is purely ceremonial and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially commemorates the 65th Annual Floyd Field Days, a fundraising event benefiting the Floyd Volunteer Fire Department in the Town of Floyd, New York. The bill honors the department's history since 1961 and recognizes the contributions of its volunteers, leadership, and community supporters. It directs the legislative body to pause for a moment of recognition and authorizes sending a formal copy of the resolution to the fire department.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sitrin Health Care Center, recognizing its history of providing healthcare and support services to residents of Central New York. The bill formally honors the organization's legacy of care, which began in 1951 as a small residence for elderly Jewish individuals and has since expanded to serve people of all backgrounds through various programs including rehabilitation, assisted living, and veteran support. By adopting this resolution, the legislature acknowledges the contributions of the center's staff, volunteers, and supporters without imposing any new laws or financial obligations. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the health care center's leadership and staff as a gesture of appreciation for their long-standing service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rome Strip Steel Company, recognizing its century of contributions to New York's industrial heritage. The bill formally acknowledges the company's history, from its 1926 founding to its acquisition by Worthington Steel in 2015, and highlights its role in supporting local and national manufacturing. It directs the legislative body to pause for a moment of recognition and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the company.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 110th anniversary of the City of Sherrill, New York. It honors the city's history, from its roots in the Oneida Community to its current status as a manufacturing hub known as "The Silver City." The resolution directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to celebrate this milestone and authorizes sending a copy of the document to the city as a mark of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 120th anniversary of the West Winfield Fire Department on April 6, 2026. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the department's history and commits to sending a copy of the resolution to the firefighters as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change any policies, but serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of the department's long-standing service to the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the sixth anniversary of the Central New York Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk. It directly affects the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the community in Utica by acknowledging the event's role in honoring first responders and military service members. The resolution directs the Legislative Body to pause its proceedings to commemorate the occasion and requires sending a copy of the document to the foundation. This action serves as an official state acknowledgment of the event's legacy rather than changing laws or funding.