This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Deborah O. Ramsey, a community volunteer and church member who passed away in February 2026. It formally acknowledges her contributions to her family, faith communities, and local organizations, such as her work with Meals on Wheels and the Westchester Cycle Club. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to her family and authorizes sending a copy of the document to them.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Jeffrey Wolf Fried, a resident of Montrose, New York, who passed away on January 22, 2026. The resolution honors his life as a distinguished citizen, noting his military service, legal career, and contributions to his community and family. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the document to Fried's family as a tribute.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Abu Bekr Court No. 74 of the Imperial Court Daughters of Isis for hosting an Egyptian Masquerade Soiree on June 27, 2026. The resolution recognizes the organization's long history of charitable service and civic engagement within the Shrine family and specifically honors the event in memory of the Edna Mayfield Past Commandresses Guild. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislative body to the organization and its members. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the court's officers and members as a token of recognition.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Allen T. Mitchell, a respected Brewster resident and public servant who passed away in February 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his lifelong contributions to his community, including his 73 years of service with the Brewster Fire Department, decades of volunteer work with Brewster Little League, and leadership roles at Milltown Rural Cemetery and the First United Methodist Church. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to Mitchell's family and friends, and it authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the Mitchell family as a tribute to his legacy.
This Senate resolution honors the life and public service of Carl L. Marcellino, a former New York State Senator and community leader from Syosset. The document formally acknowledges his career achievements, including his work as an educator, town clerk, and legislator who championed environmental laws and education funding. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his passing and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York's marine and coastal waters.
Requires the consumer protection division to promulgate a policy governing the use of automatic license plate reader systems by non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities; requires such non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities to conspicuously post such policy on their website or in their place of business.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Sebastian Valenzuela on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouting, which he received on June 13, 2026. The measure acknowledges his completion of a community service project and his long-term dedication to Scouting America Troop 97. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to recognize this achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the young man.
This bill extends the expiration date of the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The legislation directly affects individuals and facilities involved in the collection and disposal of mercury-containing thermostats by keeping the program in place for one additional year. By amending the relevant environmental conservation law, the bill ensures that existing procedures for managing these hazardous materials remain active until the new deadline. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the core operational requirements of the program.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Learning & Educational Solutions, Inc. for its tenth anniversary and the community event it hosted on June 6, 2026. It recognizes the organization's work in supporting at-risk students and families through crisis intervention and graduation programs, as well as the leadership of its founder, Tawana Butler-Batts. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation from the state legislature to be sent to the organization and its staff.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors and mourns the death of William "Bill" Russo, a retired police detective and volunteer firefighter from New York. The resolution acknowledges Russo's distinguished service with the Kent Police Department and his continued dedication to the Lake Carmel Fire Department after retiring in 2000. It also recognizes his role as a devoted family man and expresses the Legislative Body's respect for his life of public service and community contribution. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be sent to Russo's family as a tribute to his legacy.
This bill establishes a formal process for nursing home operators who choose to close their facilities, requiring them to submit a detailed closure plan at least 90 days in advance. The plan must outline how residents will be notified, transferred to new care settings, and how their medical records will be handled, while also prohibiting the facility from accepting new residents or raising fees once the closure is announced. Local officials and community boards will receive copies of the notice and have the opportunity to review the impact on the community before the state commissioner approves the plan. The legislation also empowers the commissioner to order immediate closures if a facility is unsafe due to financial issues or mismanagement, ensuring resident safety remains a priority.
