S 1434 creates a new crime called "stolen valor" by making it illegal for someone to falsely claim military service or decorations to gain money, property, or other tangible benefits. Specifically, the bill prohibits wearing military uniforms or medals to impersonate a service member or veteran, or falsely claiming to have received military medals authorized by federal or state law. Violating this law would be classified as a class A misdemeanor under New York's penal code. The bill directly affects individuals who misrepresent their military status for personal gain, not veterans or service members who truthfully claim their service.
This bill designates the fourth Thursday in March as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the state's law, which already includes days honoring figures like Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. The bill does not create new programs or funding - it simply establishes a recognized day to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in U.S. history. The designation applies statewide to all government and educational institutions.
This resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York, honoring military service members and recognizing Carol Pingelski Hotaling (known as "The Yellow Ribbon Lady") for starting the tradition in 2006. It commemorates the anniversary of a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant captured in the Iraq War (April 9, 2004) and acknowledges efforts to support service members through yellow ribbon displays. The resolution has no legal effect and serves as a symbolic gesture to honor military sacrifices.
This bill designates the fourth Thursday in March each year as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the official list of commemorative days in the executive law, primarily affecting state government operations and public observances. The bill does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, a historic group of African American military pilots. This is a procedural change with no direct impact on citizens or new policy requirements.
Prohibits the unauthorized sale, purchase or transfer of any cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that is over 75 years old that commemorates the life or death of a veteran or group of veterans, including but not limited to a military unit, company, battalion or division, if such cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that commemorates the life or death of a veteran or group of veterans has been placed in any cemetery; makes violations a class B misdemeanor; permits cemeteries to make such sales upon application to the state cemetery board and upon certain conditions.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) commending Private Leonard Cesternino posthumously for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for individuals. It recognizes his service and sacrifice during WWII as a 20-year-old artilleryman killed in action in Italy in 1943, and directs the Senate to formally honor him at a Columbia County veterans ceremony. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative recognition and will be presented to his family.
This bill designates March 13 as "K9 Veterans Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of commemorative days in the executive law. It formally recognizes the service of K9 units and their handlers without creating new programs, funding, or policy changes. The designation applies annually and aligns with other state-recognized observances.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a binding bill) commending Michele AnneMarie Kinsell posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor for individuals. It formally recognizes her service as the first female Aerospace Ground Equipment Repairman in the U.S. Air Force and her community contributions. The resolution directs the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to her family, with no policy changes or financial impact. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.
Directs the MTA to rename the Eltingville transit center the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
New York State bill S 4528 allows eligible veterans who are residents of New York to use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without paying any fees, including entrance, parking, or camping charges. It directly affects New York resident veterans who served honorably (discharged other than bad conduct or dishonorable), including those with qualifying conditions or who are LGBT veterans. The bill requires the parks and recreation departments to create an information program - such as website updates - to help veterans access these free benefits and to develop implementing rules. This policy change removes financial barriers for veterans, making state recreational resources accessible at no cost under specific eligibility criteria.
