Asm. Gary Pretlow

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a 5.875% tax on temporary stays in hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including Airbnb), and bed-and-breakfasts. It applies to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, excluding permanent residents. The tax is collected by Mount Vernon’s fiscal officer and funds flow into the city’s general fund for local use. The bill explicitly excludes government entities, nonprofits, and certain charitable organizations from paying the tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for Yonkers' local personal income tax surcharge from 2025 to 2027. It directly affects Yonkers residents who pay this additional tax, which is calculated as up to 19.25% of their state income tax. The key change is simply pushing back the sunset date in the tax law, maintaining the existing surcharge rate without altering its structure or administration. The bill was signed into law on June 26, 2025, ensuring the tax remains in effect through 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Yonkers' authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) plus a 0.5% tax for the city's use, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects Yonkers residents and businesses paying sales tax within the city limits. The key mechanism updates the expiration date in existing tax law to extend the tax authority beyond the previous 2025 deadline. The bill was signed into law on June 26, 2025, and will expire automatically on the specified date.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of Yonkers' mortgage recording tax from August 31, 2025, to August 31, 2027. It directly affects homeowners and lenders who record mortgages on real property within Yonkers, requiring them to pay a 50-cent tax for every $100 of mortgage value (or fraction thereof) during this extended period. The tax mechanism remains unchanged, maintaining the existing rate and scope for mortgages recorded after the tax's effective date. The bill, now enacted as Chapter 161, ensures the city continues collecting this revenue through 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends existing provisions allowing the City of Yonkers to sell bonds and notes through private underwriting or negotiated agreements until June 30, 2026. It permits Yonkers to arrange private sales of bonds issued by that date, with underwriting costs treated as preliminary costs for budgeting purposes. The bill directly affects Yonkers' ability to manage its bond financing under specific state financial rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes podiatry practice by expanding podiatrists' authority to perform specific ankle surgeries. It creates two new privilege levels: "standard ankle surgery" (allowing soft tissue and bone procedures) and "advanced ankle surgery" (permitting fracture fixation, fusion, arthroscopy, and certain rod insertions). Podiatrists must obtain these privileges through department-issued certifications, and the bill defines "ankle" precisely to clarify scope. It also establishes a limited permit for training in advanced procedures under physician supervision, while restricting podiatrists from performing total ankle replacements or treating pilon fractures.

Enacts the "City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act" to authorize a loan to be made from the state to the city of Dunkirk (Part A); makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the late U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel. It expresses the New York State Assembly's tribute to Rangel, a 46-year congressman from Harlem, decorated Korean War veteran, and first Black chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, who died on May 26, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and recognizes his legacy of advocating for social justice, economic equity, and Harlem's community. It does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryBill A 8394 authorizes the governor to amend and continue the existing tribal-state compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians. This legislation directly affects the Seneca Nation, employees of their gaming facilities, and visitors to those facilities. The bill ensures that any amended compact will continue to provide specific assurances, including reasonable access for labor union organizers and recognition of unions for gaming facility employees. It also requires the compact to maintain an adequate civil recovery system and sufficient liability insurance for visitors and guests.