Sen. Steve Rhoads

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Gabriella Papadatos, a senior at Island Trees High School, for receiving the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements, leadership, and service to her community, including her participation in trade school, dance training, and student teaching. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her accomplishments and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Andrew Shaw, a senior at Island Trees High School, for receiving the Citizenship Advancement Award on June 2, 2026. The bill formally recognizes his academic achievements, leadership, and community service, including his participation in mental health awareness programs and his work at a children's entertainment facility. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Shaw and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Olivia Anzelone, a senior at Seaford High School, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The measure directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to recognize her achievements and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. It highlights her leadership roles in various student organizations and her commitment to community service as the basis for this recognition. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her civic contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Mark Oladipo, a student from Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, New York, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. It formally recognizes his achievements as an Eagle Scout, club founder, and student leader who has demonstrated civic responsibility and community service. The bill directs the legislature to pause proceedings to acknowledge his accomplishments and requires that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, a Brooklyn educator and community leader who passed away on May 4, 2026. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to public education, local government, and progressive political advocacy through a series of "whereas" clauses detailing her career and achievements. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to her and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2102 formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of InterFaith Works of Central New York, an organization based in Syracuse. The bill does not change any laws or policies but instead serves as a ceremonial tribute to the group's five decades of service in refugee resettlement, interfaith dialogue, and community support. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the organization and requires sending a copy of the resolution to InterFaith Works.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Ronald F. Lipton, a community leader and public servant who passed away in January 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to civic engagement, public service, and local governance throughout his life. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Lipton and sends a copy of the resolution to his family.

Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all covered water systems (serving specific residential populations) to replace every lead service line in their systems by November 1, 2037. It mandates that water systems cover all replacement costs at no direct charge to property owners, including planning, construction, and restoration. Property owners must allow access for replacement or opt-out by replacing their portion within 45 days at their own expense. The law applies to all lead pipes connecting water mains to buildings, including those owned by customers, and defines "lead service lines" to include certain galvanized pipes and lead connectors.

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.