Provides for the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers.
Establishes the crime of making a terroristic threat against a police officer; makes such crime a class C felony.
Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship; provides that such courses may include using educational resources provided by national and accredited institutions that are recommended for priority use.
Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child; provides for lifetime parole for such felons.
Provides that any person interested in the grant or denial of discretionary release shall have the right to submit a written statement of views in support of or in opposition to the granting of discretionary release which the parole board may consider.
Changes the official name of the Staten Island Expressway to the "POW-MIA Memorial Highway".
Requires daycare facilities to maintain evacuation and lockdown plans for children with disabilities during an emergency situation.
Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.
Provides for the creation of a drug guide for seniors regarding the drugs commonly used by people over 62 years of age; provides that such guide will include functions and drug interactions.
Designates a portion of interstate eighty-seven as the "General Colin Powell Thruway".
