Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 618), not a policy bill. It formally honors Adam, Sybil, Erika, and Jacqueline Strum of Wine Enthusiast Companies for receiving special recognition from UJA Westchester's Business and Professional Division at its 2025 Annual Spring Dinner. The resolution acknowledges their business achievements, leadership in the wine industry, and community contributions through philanthropy and nonprofit support. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 619) honoring Debra A. Weiner for her recognition by UJA Westchester at its Business and Professional Division Annual Spring Dinner. The resolution acknowledges her 35+ years of financial advising, leadership in the Jewish community (including roles with UJA Federation of New York and the Westchester Jewish Council), and her work with Stifel's Women's Initiative Network. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to Ms. Weiner. The resolution was adopted on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 571) formally commemorates ArtsWestchester's 60th anniversary on April 9, 2025, recognizing its role as Westchester County's largest cultural service organization. It directs the legislature to acknowledge the organization's contributions to arts accessibility and community development through a ceremonial resolution. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply honors ArtsWestchester's history and impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 599) formally recognizing the Shaker High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class AAA Championship on March 21, 2025. It specifically congratulates the team members, head coach Aric Kucel, assistant coaches, and manager for their championship victory and 23-3 season record. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as symbolic recognition, with copies to be sent to the named individuals and school staff. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 573 honors the first responders who battled the March 8, 2025, brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island, which burned 400-600 acres. It specifically recognizes over 80 fire departments, 10 ambulance crews, and multiple state agencies - including the New York Air National Guard and Suffolk County Police - for their coordinated efforts in containing the fires and creating fire breaks. The resolution serves as a formal legislative expression of gratitude without creating new laws or policy changes. It was adopted on April 2, 2025, and directs a copy to the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 588 is a commemorative resolution mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution expresses the New York State Senate's tribute to Gaudet's life, career, and community service, including his work coaching youth sports and his dedication to family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his surviving family members. As a non-binding tribute, this resolution has no policy impact or legislative effect.