Permits the village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester county, to lease certain sports field fences for advertisements, with revenues to be used solely for the care of Dobbs Park, Duck Pond Park, Firefighters Memorial Field and David J. Manes Memorial Field.
Requires every food establishment to label all prepackaged food with a written notification on the package or on a label attached to the package identifying any ingredient with which a product is made that constitutes a major food allergen.
Extends paid family leave benefits to employees who perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repairs, renovations, alterations, or improvements for multiple employers pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement who shall be eligible for family leave benefits if they were employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by any covered employer which is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6930) designates a specific segment of State Route 35 in Westchester County (from US Route 202 to Route 100 in Somers) as a ceremonial tribute to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain signs reading "Highway Dedicated to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients" along this route. The bill explicitly states this is purely symbolic - official highway names remain unchanged, and no practical alterations to the road or traffic operations are intended. It directly honors veterans who received the Purple Heart military award while serving in Westchester County. The dedication is ceremonial only, with no impact on highway maintenance or commerce.
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
Authorizes localities to provide for an additional real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the income eligibility limits and other criteria to the extent of sixty-five percent of the assessed valuation of such real property.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7706) is a ceremonial dedication that names a specific segment of State Route 118 in Yorktown, Westchester County (from Underhill Avenue to Old Country Way) as "Highway Dedicated to Jake Arcara." It requires installing and maintaining ceremonial signs with that exact wording but explicitly states the highway’s official name will not change. The bill has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely commemorative and procedural. (Note: As a ceremonial resolution, this summary is concise per guidelines.)
Maddy summaryThis bill allows the city of Peekskill to implement a photo enforcement program for traffic violations at traffic signals, making vehicle owners (not drivers) liable for fines when cameras capture violations. Owners would receive mail notices with violation details and face a maximum $50 penalty per violation, with photos required to avoid identifying drivers or passengers. Penalties would not count as traffic convictions or affect driving records or insurance. The program applies only to Peekskill and includes procedures for contesting notices and defenses for stolen vehicles.
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Korean War veterans Bohdan Balaban, Al Colbran, and Hugh Flynn for being named Grand Marshals of Croton-on-Hudson's Summerfest. It recognizes their military service during the Korean War (1950-1953) and their community leadership, with no policy changes or funding involved. The resolution formally congratulates them on behalf of New York State and directs copies to be sent to the veterans. It is purely symbolic, with no legislative effect beyond acknowledgment.
