Asm. Paula Kay

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's liquor licensing law to allow a specific retail liquor license for on-premises consumption at one defined property in Middletown, Orange County. It creates a narrow exception permitting liquor sales within 200 feet of a school, church, or place of worship - typically prohibited - only for this particular location, which must also sell food or beverages. The license applies solely to the property legally described (bound by North Street and specific landmarks), conveyed to Paul Wyman in 1997. This is a targeted exception for a single business, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends liquor licensing rules to allow a retail license for on-premises consumption (like in a restaurant or bar) even when the premises are within 200 feet of a school, church, synagogue, or place of worship. The exception applies exclusively to one specific property in Middletown, Orange County, described in the bill's legal boundaries. It does not change general licensing rules but creates a targeted exception for this single location. The bill passed quickly and was signed into law in August 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Town of Wallkill to implement a hotel or motel tax of up to 5% from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027. It directly affects Wallkill's local government and businesses operating hotels or motels within the town. The key change modifies the expiration date in existing law (previously set to expire in 2025) to provide an additional two years for the town to adopt the tax. The bill does not create a new tax but extends the window for Wallkill to enact the existing authorization. It was signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 8656) extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) authority to manage hickory shad (a fish species) until December 31, 2028. It updates the expiration date in existing law from 2025 to 2028, ensuring the DEC can continue its conservation efforts for this species. The change directly affects the DEC's ongoing management of hickory shad populations and their habitat within New York waters. The bill modifies a specific provision in environmental law without altering the species' conservation status or introducing new regulations.

Amends provisions relating to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of disability benefits for volunteer firefighters suffering from heart or coronary artery conditions. It amends a 1977 law to keep the benefit program active until June 30, 2030, instead of ending in 2025. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who qualify under this specific disability provision, ensuring continued access to benefits without altering the eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes podiatry practice by expanding podiatrists' authority to perform specific ankle surgeries. It creates two new privilege levels: "standard ankle surgery" (allowing soft tissue and bone procedures) and "advanced ankle surgery" (permitting fracture fixation, fusion, arthroscopy, and certain rod insertions). Podiatrists must obtain these privileges through department-issued certifications, and the bill defines "ankle" precisely to clarify scope. It also establishes a limited permit for training in advanced procedures under physician supervision, while restricting podiatrists from performing total ankle replacements or treating pilon fractures.

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.