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NY A10176

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to conduct a feasibility study on rehabilitating the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge, an approximately 100-year-old structure in Kew Gardens, Queens, owned by the MTA/Long Island Rail Road since 1925.

  • Requires the study to examine costs and benefits of rehabilitation alternatives to demolition, including economic impacts on the community and affected businesses.

  • Mandates the study address preservation plans for existing businesses currently occupying space above the bridge without interruption during rehabilitation.

  • Requires the MTA chairman to submit written findings and recommendations to the governor, senate temporary president, assembly speaker, and New York City mayor within 90 days of the act's effective date.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Directs the MTA to study and report on the feasibility of rehabilitating the Lefferts Boulevard Bridge and requires the chairman of the MTA to submit a written report with the findings and recommendations of the study.

Last Action

tabled

12/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/5/2018
Ways and Means5/14/2018
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions3/22/2018

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