Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act to provide financial and technical assistance, within funds available to counties, municipalities, rural preservation companies, and other non-profit housing organizations for their housing preservation efforts; provides that funds in the mortgage insurance fund can be used to provide financial support to local governments and eligible non-profit housing organizations.
Relates to expenses in matrimonial actions; establishes there is a rebuttable presumption that certain itemized bills or invoices shall be admissible in evidence.
S 1833 creates New York's "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act," establishing a state program to address toxic algae outbreaks in waterways. It requires state agencies to collect, consolidate, and analyze statewide data on harmful algal blooms (HABs), including water conditions and prevention efforts, and maintain a public database. The law mandates annual publication of region-specific best practices for HAB prevention and a comprehensive five-year report with public input, recommending coordinated state and local actions. This directly affects state environmental agencies and local municipalities managing water resources, focusing on data-driven prevention rather than new regulations.
This bill prohibits the use of grade 4 fuel oil (as defined by ASTM D396-15c) in all buildings and facilities across the state after July 1, 2030. It directly affects property owners, businesses, and institutions currently using this fuel type for heating or energy. The law implements a specific date-based ban, with an exception allowing municipalities to adopt stricter regulations. The policy change requires facilities to transition to alternative fuel sources or systems by the 2030 deadline.
Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.
Requires all state agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.
This Senate Resolution formally congratulates the Frewsburg High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C Championship on March 21, 2026. The measure specifically recognizes the individual contributions of the players, coaches, managers, administrators, and athletic trainer involved in the team's success. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body acknowledges the team's historic back-to-back championship titles and their exemplary sportsmanship. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the recognized individuals to honor their achievement.
This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Dorothy E. Reid, a civil rights activist who was a plaintiff in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. The bill commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision against school segregation and recognizes Reid's contributions as a young plaintiff and her subsequent 28-year career in New York public service. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body formally pauses its proceedings to acknowledge her achievements and transmits a copy of the document to her family.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week. The resolution recognizes the important work of family doctors who provide care to communities across the state. It does not change any laws or require new funding, but instead serves as a formal acknowledgment of these healthcare professionals. Once passed, the document will be sent to the Governor to be signed and proclaimed.
Senate Resolution 1896 formally acknowledges the death of Eliot Engel, a former New York State Assemblyman and U.S. Congressman who passed away on April 10, 2026. The resolution honors his 44 years of public service, highlighting his roles as a human rights advocate, committee chair, and long-time representative of the Bronx and surrounding areas. It concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Engel's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
This Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Elizabethtown Community Hospital and recognizes its century-long service to Essex County and the North Country. The bill honors the hospital's history, from its founding in 1921 to its modern role as a critical healthcare provider, and notes its various expansions and community-focused initiatives. By pausing legislative proceedings to acknowledge this milestone, the resolution formally transmits a copy of the document to the hospital as a gesture of appreciation.
Senate Resolution 1884 formally congratulates Specialist Trevor Lock and Staff Sergeant Derek Tucker for winning the New York Army National Guard's 2026 Best Warrior Contest. The resolution recognizes their individual achievements in the junior enlisted and non-commissioned officer categories during a competition that tested physical fitness, marksmanship, tactical skills, and medical knowledge. This legislative action serves to honor the soldiers' performance and transmit a copy of the resolution to them as a gesture of appreciation.
