Asm. Jenifer Rajkumar

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property owners or renters to legally access a neighbor's land to make necessary repairs or improvements when they cannot complete the work without it. If a neighbor refuses permission, the owner can seek court approval for a "license" to enter, provided they give reasonable notice, compensate the neighbor for lost use, and carry insurance. The court must approve access for specific, permitted purposes like installing safety equipment, scaffolding, or foundation work, but explicitly excludes state-owned properties from this process. The law aims to balance property owners' needs with neighbors' rights through clear court oversight and financial responsibility.

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history within the state; establishes an Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander history advisory committee; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), requesting Governor Hochul to declare May 29, 2025, as "Mount Everest Day" in New York. It honors the 1953 first summit of Mount Everest by Hillary and Norgay, recognizes the mountain's cultural significance to Nepal and Sherpa communities (including New York's Sherpa population), and highlights environmental concerns about the mountain. The resolution has no legal effect beyond asking the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation. It was adopted by the Assembly on May 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryBill K 558 is a legislative resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the significant contributions of Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans, particularly the Malayalee people, to New York's cultural heritage. It requests the Governor to issue this proclamation in conjunction with National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Maddy summaryBill K 541 is a resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Nepali-American Heritage Day in the State of New York. This action aims to recognize the cultural contributions and heritage of the Nepali-American community within the state.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 462 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 5, 2025, as "Indian Arrival Day in Guyana" in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the history, cultural importance, and contributions of the Indo-Guyanese community, particularly in New York, which is home to a large Guyanese expatriate population.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 26, 2025, as Guyanese Independence Day in New York State. It aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of the Guyanese American community within the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially commemorates the 190th Anniversary of the Woodhaven neighborhood in Queens, New York, to be celebrated on July 1, 2025. It acknowledges the community's history and its ongoing significance within Queens and the State of New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to declare July 23, 2025, as Egyptian Heritage Day in New York State. It directly recognizes Egyptian American communities, particularly the over 30,000 residents in New York (mostly in Astoria's "Little Egypt" neighborhood), and their cultural contributions. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but asks the governor to formally acknowledge this heritage day. It references Egypt's diplomatic ties with the U.S. and New York's cultural landmarks like the Temple of Dendur. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on April 9, 2025.