This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the City of Rome, New York for hosting its fourth annual Puerto Rico Constitution Day Celebration on June 27, 2026. The measure highlights the historical significance of the event, which commemorates the 1952 signing of Puerto Rico's constitution, and acknowledges the contributions of the city's 33,725 residents, including its Puerto Rican community. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to the City of Rome to serve as an official acknowledgment of the occasion.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Gerald "Jerry" Vautrin, a healthcare worker, veteran, and volunteer who passed away in March 2026. It formally acknowledges his service as a nurse, Army National Guard member, and ambulance corps volunteer while expressing condolences to his family and community. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the document be sent to his family.
Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made in accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Joseph Burton Jr., a former Ossining police chief and Army veteran who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his 48-year career in law enforcement, his military service, and his extensive community involvement in youth mentorship and local organizations. It requests that the legislative body pause its work to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. This measure is a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Ari Alexander-Melville and Maharus Islam, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026 at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity. The resolution honors their academic achievements and community service as a tribute to their contributions to their families and communities. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to offer commendation and authorizes the sending of official copies of the resolution to the two students.
This bill extends the expiration date of a law governing how local governments can make temporary investments from 2026 to 2029. It directly affects municipalities and other local entities that manage public funds by allowing them to continue using existing investment rules for a longer period. The legislation ensures that any investments made before the new deadline remain subject to the same conditions as before, while also clarifying that the act applies retroactively if passed after the original 2026 date.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 300th anniversary of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York. It acknowledges the site's historical significance as the oldest continually occupied military site in North America and a National Historic Landmark. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the fort's contributions to education, conservation, and tourism, and it authorizes sending a copy of the document to the Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Susan Wright, a respected community member from Harlem. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor her life and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family. It does not create new laws or alter government operations, but rather serves as a ceremonial tribute to her contributions to the Harlem community and her role as a public servant.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Thomas Joseph Belcastro, a veteran and public servant from New York. It honors his contributions to the military, his career at IBM, and his long-term civic leadership in Westchester County. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause briefly in mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the document to his family.
Senate Resolution 2242 honors the life of Philip E. Zachman, a Carmel resident and former U.S. Army veteran who passed away in March 2026. The resolution formally recognizes his service in the military, his career as an ASPCA foreman, and his contributions to his family and community. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to express mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family.
This bill authorizes the Village of Pelham to install and operate photo speed cameras in up to seven school zones to monitor vehicle speeds during school hours and surrounding times. The program holds vehicle owners financially liable if the driver fails to obey posted speed limits, provided the cameras are properly tested, calibrated, and operated by trained staff. To protect privacy, the bill requires that images generally exclude identifying details of drivers or passengers and restricts access to these photos for liability adjudication only, with limited exceptions for legal warrants. The authorization for this demonstration program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 26, 2026, as Hunting and Fishing Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical and economic contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation and the state's economy. It does not change any laws or create new regulations, but rather serves as a formal recognition of these activities.
