Authorizes the council on the arts to designate the Bedford Stuyvesant Cultural Arts District
This bill authorizes the Council on the Arts to officially designate the Bedford Stuyvesant Cultural Arts District. The legislation defines the district's boundaries as the area bounded by Atlantic Avenue to the south, Flushing Avenue to the north, Nostrand Avenue to the west, and Ralph Avenue to the east. Once designated, this region becomes eligible for grants, technical assistance, and other support intended to promote its cultural significance. The law also allows the council to designate additional cultural districts in the future, provided they meet specific criteria regarding size and shared heritage.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Stefani Zinerman
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