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This bill designates September 25 of each year as "9 to 5 Day" in New York State, a commemorative day honoring the country music artist Dolly Parton. The legislation amends the state executive law to add this specific date to the existing list of official days of remembrance and recognition. By including this new entry, the bill formally acknowledges the cultural impact of Dolly Parton through an annual state-level observance.

This bill extends the expiration date of special powers granted to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. The legislation directly affects the corporation by allowing it to continue using specific legal authorities that were previously set to end in 2026. The key provision amends an existing law to update the timeline for these powers, ensuring they remain in effect for an additional three years. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the nature of the powers, only their duration.

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens and transfer such parkland to the metropolitan transportation authority.

This bill extends the authorization for big game hunting with rifles in Albany County until October 1, 2028. The change modifies an existing law to update the expiration date, allowing hunters to continue operating under current regulations for an additional two years. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies specifically to residents and visitors engaging in big game hunting within the county.

Increases the authorization of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ("DASNY"), as successor to the New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency ("MCFFA") pursuant to the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, to issue hospital and nursing home project bonds and notes from $20 billion to $21.8 billion.