Establishes the regulated child care workforce as a priority population for child care assistance program funds; requires a public education and outreach campaign.
Requires the creation of an immigration enforcement activity transparency dashboard, which shall be made publicly available, to track certain information relating to immigration authorities activities within New York state.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain safety services provided by NYC-certified professionals from New York State sales and compensating use tax. It directly affects site safety managers, site safety coordinators, and concrete safety managers who are certified under New York City Administrative Code (Articles 402/403) or licensed under NYC Building Code (Section 3310.9). The key provision removes tax liability for these services performed after January 1, 2015, and requires refunds or credits for taxes paid prior to this date. The law also clarifies that no tax should have been collected on these services, including any associated interest or penalties.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions and requirements for organizations that provide fiscal intermediary services within the consumer directed personal assistance program. It establishes a new category of "Fiscal intermediary" alongside the existing "Statewide fiscal intermediary," allowing certain entities, like those with Department of Health contracts or independent living centers, to operate in this role. These new fiscal intermediaries will have the same status as the Statewide fiscal intermediary and can directly contract with managed care plans and other programs. The bill also removes the procurement process requirement for the Statewide fiscal intermediary and streamlines registration rules for these service providers.
Enacts the "building recruitment and incentives for dedicated government employees (BRIDGE) act" which provides a service credit for members who were previously employed by the federal government.
Prohibits cases from being closed without a hearing or written stipulation; requires a stenographic record of all hearings held; requires minutes and decisions to be provided to the injured worker in their native language.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires developers seeking permits for major projects near low-income or minority neighborhoods to submit a detailed public engagement plan. The plan must include maps of the community, locations of sensitive sites like schools, a schedule for at least three public meetings, and materials in plain language translated into common community languages. Applicants must also provide quarterly progress reports and ensure community input influences project design. This applies to projects within one mile of designated disadvantaged communities, aiming to improve transparency and community involvement in environmental permitting.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires cities and towns that currently allow sidewalk or street-front cafes to permit them to operate year-round, rather than restricting them to warmer months. It directly affects municipalities with existing regulations for these outdoor dining spaces and defines "sidewalk cafe" (on public sidewalks) and "roadway cafe" (in curb/parking lanes). The bill does not prevent local governments from enforcing health, safety, or snow removal rules related to these cafes, such as maintaining pedestrian access or street cleanliness. It takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Provides that cities having a population in excess of one million shall not supersede state provisions relating to the state law prohibition on individuals standing or parking a vehicle within twenty feet of a cross walk at an intersection.
Provides that the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies shall be done on forms approved by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.
