This bill authorizes the Town of Hempstead to transfer ownership of a specific 39-acre marina parkland to the neighboring Village of Freeport. The transfer is conditional on the village maintaining the land for public park and recreational use while ensuring that all residents of both the town and village have equitable access to the facilities. Any money the town receives from this sale must be used to improve its own existing parks or acquire new recreational land. The legislation also includes a clause stating that if the land stops being used for public recreation, ownership will automatically revert to the town, and it requires the town to follow federal rules if the land was previously funded by the government.
Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
Relates to the posting of additional nursing home ratings; provides such posting shall include ratings for health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
This bill authorizes the Nassau County tax assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from the Korean Evangelical Church. It specifically covers a property located at 42 Belmont Circle in Syosset for the 2022-2023 tax year, allowing the church to apply for relief as if it had filed on time. If the assessor approves the application and the Nassau County legislature agrees, the church may receive a refund of any taxes already paid on that parcel. The legislation takes effect immediately upon signing.
This bill amends New York's public service law to penalize public utility companies and their employees for knowingly submitting false information during rate-setting proceedings. Under the new rules, any individual or entity caught making such false statements faces a fine of up to $250,000, with each separate lie counted as a distinct offense. The legislation also requires utilities to report any previously submitted false statements to the commission within three business days of discovering the error. Failure to disclose these mistakes results in the same financial penalties as the original deception.
Requires the public service commission to publish certain information prior to a major rate change by a public gas or electric utility including an explanation of why the rate change is requested and a summary of how the proposed revenue will be spent.
This bill authorizes Nassau County to sell two small plots of parkland in Baldwin to Lakeside Inn, Inc. for residential development. In exchange, the county must acquire a third plot of land to dedicate as new parkland, ensuring the total public open space remains equivalent in value. The sale is conditional on the new land not having been previously used for public parks and requires the county to cover any difference in value between the land sold and the land acquired. Additionally, the transaction cannot proceed until all federal requirements regarding the conversion of federally assisted parkland are satisfied.
This bill establishes the method for selecting a full-time city court judge in Jamestown. It specifies that any future vacancy in the Jamestown judgeship will be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council, aligning the process with other similar positions in the region. The law takes effect immediately upon signing.
Directs the remainder of the balance of certain funds paid to the recording officer of the county of Essex, to be used towards expenditures for county and public safety facility projects; extends certain provisions relating thereto to December 1, 2027.
This bill changes how the park district in Southold, Suffolk County, selects its financial officer by replacing an election with an appointment process. Under the new rules, the elected park commissioners will directly choose the treasurer rather than having the public vote for the position. The appointed treasurer will manage the district's funds and must provide security before starting their duties, following the same timeline and vacancy procedures as before. This shift gives the elected board more direct control over the selection of the person handling the district's money.
Extends the provisions relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund until fourteen years after the commencement of the operation of a video lottery terminal facility at Aqueduct racetrack.
Authorizes the assessor of the town of New Castle to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Ethical Society of Northern Westchester; provides a waiver for any interest and penalties accrued in the event that the authorization to exempt is not timely granted.