Sen. Simcha Felder

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 570) commemorates the 114th anniversary of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 2025. It honors the 146 garment workers - primarily young Jewish and Italian immigrant women - who died due to unsafe conditions, including locked exits and inadequate fire safety. The resolution acknowledges the labor movement's response, which led to significant worker protections in New York State. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to recognize this historical tragedy and its legacy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 558) formally commemorates the 100th anniversary of "The Buffalo Criterion," a Black-owned newspaper founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1925 by Frank E. Merriweather Sr. and his wife. It recognizes the newspaper's century-long role in serving Buffalo's Black community through journalism, documenting history, and advocating on issues like civil rights, education, and economic development. The resolution directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the newspaper's legacy and sends a copy of the resolution to "The Buffalo Criterion" for its archives. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate April 9, 2025, as "Yellow Ribbon Day" in New York. It honors military service members, particularly prisoners of war and those missing in action, referencing the tradition started in 2006 by "The Yellow Ribbon Lady" Carol Pingelski Hotaling. The resolution specifically commemorates the date when US Army Staff Sergeant Maupin was captured as the first POW of the Iraq War (April 9, 2004). It has no policy impact but asks the Governor to recognize this day for public awareness and gratitude toward military personnel.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 569) formally commemorates the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India and recognizes the contributions of the Sikh community to New York State. It honors Sikh resilience and their social, economic, and cultural impact in New York, particularly in communities like Queens. The resolution has been adopted (passed) by the legislature and serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity, with no legal or policy changes. It does not affect any laws or individuals directly but acknowledges historical events and community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 529) introduced by Senator Stewart-Cousins. It formally recognizes specific women honored by the New York State Legislative Women's Caucus during Women's History Month. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply directs the Legislature to pause its work to acknowledge these honorees. The resolution was adopted on March 19, 2025, with no legislative action beyond the recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 510 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Greek History Month in New York, coinciding with the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Greek-Americans in New York, including their influence on democratic ideals and the modern Olympic Games, while highlighting Greece's ancient legacy in philosophy, science, and civic governance. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial honor to be shared with the public.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 497) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 19, 2025, as "Small Business Development Centers Day" in New York State. It recognizes the work of New York's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), which provided support to over 31,000 small businesses and generated $240 million in economic impact in 2024. The resolution highlights SBDCs' nationwide role in offering free business advice, workshops, and disaster recovery assistance to entrepreneurs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no new laws or funding but aims to formally honor SBDCs' contributions to New York's small business community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 518) is a ceremonial tribute honoring St. Patrick and Irish descendants for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day observance. It directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 17, 2025, to commemorate St. Patrick's life and legacy, while also expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement's goal of peace in Northern Ireland. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply requests the transmission of a copy to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the legislature's schedule for a single day and serves a symbolic purpose.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 493) memorializes Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects all New Yorkers by urging the public to recognize problem gambling risks and access available prevention and treatment resources. The resolution cites New York State data showing 668,000 adults and 140,000 students exhibited problem gambling behaviors in the past year. It aligns with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and emphasizes the need for education amid growing mobile betting revenue. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests the Governor's proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), introduced by Senator Skoufis. It asks Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 2025, as "West Point Day" in New York State to commemorate the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The resolution highlights the Academy's historical significance, its graduates' contributions, and its role as a key institution in New York. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups - it is a symbolic observance request to the Governor.