Authorizes school districts to borrow against certain reserve funds, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of education of such school district.
Authorizes members or officers of the state police who were previously firefighters receive credit for such previous firefighter service for the purposes of retirement.
Relates to the calculation of past service credit for members in the title of deputy sheriff who provided police protection or correction officer service transferring between the New York state and local employees' retirement system to the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.
Provides for the removal and other disciplinary action of part-time teaching assistants; provides for the procedure of such actions; authorizes suspension pending the determination of charges.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.
Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; creates a fifteen foot buffer zone around emergency first responders engaged in the performance of their official duties.
Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.
Amends the definition of motor vehicle to exclude personal delivery devices; requires personal delivery device operators demonstrate an adequate safety record and proof of insurance; subjects personal delivery devices to traffic rules and laws applicable to pedestrians; sets speed limits; requires such devices to obey all traffic and pedestrian control devices, and set minimum equipment standards.
Provides as an alternative retirement option from the current option, that any member employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor of such titles upon an election by a participating fire district, not including those in a city with a population of one million or more, shall be eligible to retire.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 231 in Babylon, Suffolk County, as a ceremonial tribute to William E. Peterson. The legislation requires the installation of signs identifying the road as "Highway Dedicated to William E. Peterson" while explicitly stating that the official name of the highway will not change. This measure affects local transportation infrastructure and signage but does not alter the legal name or function of the road.
