Relates to the taking of menhaden; provides that menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) from which oil or meal is made may not be taken from the waters of the marine district with a purse seine; provides for the expiration and repeal of such provisions.
Enacts the local food, farms, and jobs act; relates to the procurement of locally grown farm and food products; sets goals for levels of procurement by state agencies; creates the New York state council on food policy.
Relates to permitting the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church to file an application for a real property tax exemption.
Establishes entrepreneurship assistance centers to provide assistance to primarily minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and dislocated workers and veterans; requires the department of economic development to establish criteria and designation of such centers; sets forth requirements for each center.
Requires supermarkets to make surplus food available to qualifying charities.
Establishes the office for diversity and educational equity within the state university of New York administration.
Requires supermarkets to make excess food available to qualifying charities.
