Authorizes the building inspector in the town of Pendleton, county of Niagara, to reside outside of such town if they reside within such county or an adjoining county.
Creates a volunteer firefighter scholarship program and a volunteer firefighter scholarship fund; rewards volunteer firefighters who respond to twenty-five percent of emergency calls for eight years with a student loan award equal to four times the SUNY tuition rate; makes an appropriation therefor.
Updates the South Lockport Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association's charter; amends the purposes of such organization and the permitted uses of certain insurance premium taxes collected.
Maddy summaryThis bill ceremonially dedicates a specific segment of State Route 324 in Clarence (from Transit Road to Main Street) to honor Major Andrew D. Byers. It requires the installation of signage stating "Highway Dedicated to Major Andrew D Byers" but explicitly states this is purely ceremonial, with no change to the highway's official name or potential disruption to commerce. The dedication affects the physical highway segment in Erie County, not the legal designation of the road.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, or volunteer EMS personnel. Employers qualify if these employees have worked for them at least six months. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, directly reducing state tax liability for qualifying businesses. It specifically targets employers in these public service sectors to offset costs of retaining these workers.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) congratulating Wilson High School senior Hamza Merrick for becoming the first wrestler from his school to win the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championship in 2025. It recognizes his victory in the 285-pound division and credits his coach, Mike Carlo. The resolution has no policy impact - it merely expresses legislative praise and will be delivered to Merrick and his coach. As a procedural measure, it does not affect any laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Good Neighbor Supply Co. (owned by Katherine Heffron and David Powers) for being named "New Small Business of the Year" by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. It formally recognizes the Clarence, NY-based embroidery shop and retail store, which specializes in Buffalo-themed apparel and locally sourced products. The resolution includes sending a copy of the resolution to the business owners to be presented at their March 20, 2025, awards gala. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes, it does not impact laws, funding, or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), formally honoring Cortese Construction Services Corporation for receiving the Clarence Chamber of Commerce's "Large Business of the Year Award" on March 20, 2025. It recognizes the company's 74-year history as a family-owned Western New York business, its community involvement, and past awards like the Better Homes & Gardens and Buffalo News Top Workplace honors. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply commends the company with a formal document to be presented to them. As a procedural resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 81), it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), formally honoring Prominent Coffee Co. for winning the Clarence Chamber of Commerce's People's Choice Award. It expresses the legislature's recognition of the coffee shop's community contributions and the owner's business achievements and local volunteer work. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply directs the legislature to send a copy to the owner, Stephen Szortyka. No new laws or regulations are created by this resolution.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 80 honors Morluski's Polish & Italian Cuisine, a family-owned restaurant in Clarence, New York, for receiving the Small Business of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. The resolution, adopted by the Assembly, formally commends the business for its community contributions and commitment to quality service. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the restaurant as a ceremonial recognition. This is a non-binding honorific resolution with no policy or legal impact.
