Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from The Cathedral of the Incarnation in the Diocese of Long Island.
Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Chabad of West Hempstead for a portion of the 2022-2023 school taxes, a portion of the 2023 general taxes; all of the 2023-2024 school taxes and all of the 2024 general taxes; and all of the restored 2024-2025 school taxes and all of the restored 2025 general taxes.
Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7863) extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's existing authority to manage American eel populations through December 31, 2026. It modifies the Environmental Conservation Law to update the expiration date of this management authority from 2025 to 2026. The bill directly affects the Department of Environmental Conservation, allowing it to continue its current regulatory activities related to American eel without needing new legislation. No new rules or programs are created - this is solely a one-year extension of current management powers.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) until December 31, 2028. It allows the department to set regulations on size limits, catch quotas, fishing seasons, gear restrictions, and other management rules, while requiring all rules to be at least as strict as existing state requirements and compliant with federal and regional fishery plans. The bill directly affects commercial and recreational blackfish fishing operations by maintaining current regulatory frameworks for the next three years.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix open season and bag limits for pheasant hunting on Long Island by individuals who hold a junior license.
Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Shawn MacKinnon on retiring after 30 years of service as a Senate staffer. It recognizes his roles including Secretary to the Senate Finance Committee, expertise in school funding, and mentorship, but contains no policy changes or mechanisms. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions and will be sent to him as a copy. It directly affects MacKinnon as the honoree, with no impact on legislation or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1100) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 21-27, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about FTD, a terminal brain disease affecting speech, behavior, and motor skills, often misdiagnosed in people aged 40-60. The resolution highlights FTD's impact - accounting for 10-20% of dementia cases under 60 - and its high care costs, urging greater attention to the condition. This symbolic action directly affects New Yorkers living with FTD and their families by promoting community recognition.
