Ways and Means

This bill extends the authorization for hunting big game with a rifle in Tompkins County until October 1, 2028. It directly affects hunters in the county who rely on this specific permission to pursue wildlife. The key provision amends existing state laws to update the expiration date of the current hunting authorization. Once enacted, the change takes effect immediately and supersedes the previous expiration date of October 1, 2026.

This bill authorizes the town of Niagara to sell specific parkland parcels to David Gaines at fair market value. It directly affects Niagara Town's parkland holdings and David Gaines as the buyer. The key requirement is that the town must dedicate funds equal to the parkland's value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing recreational facilities, ensuring equivalent public access is maintained.

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years.

Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, and formerly a tributary of Newtown Creek.

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city from September 1, 2026 until September 1, 2028.