Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

Establishes a new assault crime for an assault on a retired police officer who previously arrested the assailant; establishes that assaulting such a retired police officer with intent to seek retribution is assault in the first degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the construction or operation of large battery energy storage systems (over 600 kWh capacity or using multiple battery technologies) within 1,000 feet of schools, hospitals, or residential areas in New York City. It specifically targets "tier two" systems defined in the bill, excluding smaller systems like car batteries or electric vehicles. The law applies only to NYC due to its population exceeding one million people and takes immediate effect. This directly affects developers and operators planning large-scale battery storage projects near populated areas in the city.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York City taxi and limousine inspectors as peace officers, granting them authority to enforce certain laws during their work. It specifically allows them to exercise peace officer powers (like making arrests for violations) regardless of whether they're performing routine inspections. However, it explicitly states inspectors cannot carry firearms without a valid license under penal law. The change directly affects NYC transportation safety enforcement staff who inspect taxi and limousine operations.

Requires the health equity council to issue mandates related to the treatment of sickle cell disease; requires the commissioner of health to adhere to and act upon the recommendations and mandates of the health equity council.

Relates to the registration of new curricula or programs of study offered by a not-for-profit college or university; provides for the procedures to have such curricula or programs of study approved by the department of education.

Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research; allows for collaboration among medical professionals to provide insights and approaches to understanding autoimmune and blood disorder diseases and improving treatment methods; makes an appropriation therefor.

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the Jamaica Center- Parsons/Archer subway station to the Jamaica Center- Parsons/ Archer York College Jamaica station.

Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics including race or ethnicity, language or accent, location where found, or type of job; establishes a penalty for officers who have violated such provisions.

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.