Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of the coordinated construction act for lower Manhattan relating to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for property owners in large cities to apply for tax abatements on industrial and commercial properties. Under the new rules, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2029, rather than the previous earlier date. Additionally, the bill sets a cutoff of April 1, 2029, for construction work to qualify for these tax benefits, regardless of whether a building permit was required. The legislation directly impacts owners of qualifying properties in cities with at least one million residents who wish to secure these financial incentives.
Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine shipments. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than 36 cases per year to residents aged 21 or older for personal use only. The law requires strict compliance measures, including age verification at delivery, mandatory signatures, clear labeling on packages, and the payment of applicable state and local taxes. Additionally, out-of-state shippers must maintain detailed records for three years and consent to state jurisdiction for enforcement purposes.
Requires retailers of micromobility devices, bicycles with electric assist and limited use motorcycles powered with lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-ion batteries intended for use in such devices or bicycles to provide customers with an operating manual.
Requires retailers to affix a notice on any bicycles with electric assist and micromobility devices which states to always yield to pedestrians and follow traffic laws that you cannot use such device on sidewalks or on highways, except where allowed by local law; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes fines for violations thereof; makes related provisions.
Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends existing laws to allow local governments to waive certain zoning and designation requirements for specific small-scale housing projects. It directly affects municipalities and developers working on rehabilitation or conservation of existing buildings, as well as the construction of up to four-unit dwellings. Under the new rules, officials can bypass standard area designation and land use procedures for projects involving up to 90 federally financed units intended for the elderly or persons with disabilities, provided no change in land use occurs. The legislation also permits municipalities to sell such properties to qualified buyers without following typical land disposition standards, streamlining the process for these targeted housing initiatives.
Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act prohibiting the provision of addictive feeds to minors by addictive social media platforms; establishes remedies and penalties.
Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.
