This bill allows the Seaford Fire District in Nassau County to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a specific parcel of land located at 3844 Waverly Avenue in Hempstead. The legislation authorizes the county assessor to review and approve the application for the 2021-2022 tax period, treating it as if it had been submitted on time. If approved, the district may receive a refund of any taxes already paid on that property, and any associated fines, penalties, or liens will be cancelled. The law takes effect immediately upon signing.
This bill authorizes Chenango County to impose an additional mortgage recording tax of 25 cents for every $100 of debt secured by a mortgage on real property within the county. The tax applies to mortgages recorded on or after the law takes effect and is collected by the county recording officer in the same manner as existing recording taxes. Revenue generated from this tax will be deposited into the county's general fund for any county purpose, and the law includes specific rules for handling mortgages covering property in multiple counties or states. The measure is set to expire on December 31, 2025, and requires local laws establishing the tax to be mailed to the state commissioner at least 30 days before taking effect.
Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept from the Post-Morrow Foundation, Inc. an application for exemption from real property taxes for 2022-2023 for property located at 0 and 25 Orchard Road.
Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from 786 Muhammadi Masjid, Inc. for certain school and general taxes.
This bill allows the Halesite Fire District to apply for a real property tax exemption for specific land it owns in Huntington. The law authorizes the town assessor to review the application as if it were filed on time, even though it was submitted late for the 2022-2023 tax year. If the town board approves the request, the district could receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related fines or penalties cancelled.
Establishes the COVID-19 livery vehicle recovery act; provides any entity issuing for-hire vehicle licenses shall, for a minimum of one year upon the effective date of this act, allow for the renewal of livery vehicle licenses which expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the same vehicle type requirement that existed at the time of expiration unless the livery vehicle owner opts to renew at the current requirement; provides that livery vehicle owners seeking a renewal of an expired license during this open window shall not be penalized, such as through additional charges or fees.
This bill establishes military leave for all employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, regardless of whether they are represented by a labor union. It grants staff time off with full pay for up to thirty days in a year to perform military duties, attend service schools, or complete initial training, including coverage for travel to and from these events. The legislation ensures that taking this leave does not negatively impact an employee's career progression, benefits, or retirement contributions, while also providing specific provisions for those who served in combat zones.
Relates to exempting certain fire department officers of the Village of Hancock fire department from a New York state residency requirement; provides that chief, first and second assistant chiefs and any additional chiefs of the fire department of the village of Hancock need not be a resident of the state of New York.
This bill authorizes the town of Ramapo to grant retroactive real property tax exemption to Congregation RSK for the 2021-2022 tax year. The legislation allows the town assessor to review the congregation's application as if it had been filed on time, provided the organization would have qualified under existing laws. If approved, the town board may grant the exemption and refund any taxes already paid, while also canceling associated fines, penalties, and interest. The measure applies specifically to the property located at 68 Highview Road in Monsey and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Permits the town of Putnam Valley, Putnam county, to lease sports field fences at Leonard Wagner Memorial Park for advertisements with the revenues to be used solely by such town's department of parks and recreation for such sports field.
Authorizes Saddle Rock Minyan to file an application for retroactive real property tax exemption with respect to the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 assessment rolls.
Allows for the education department to provide registration applications to licensees for each profession by means other than mail; requires the state education department to mail applications prior to the end date of such registration period.
