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NY S03407
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires the FDNY Commissioner to submit a written request with supporting documentation before permanently closing any firehouse or permanently removing/relocating any firefighting unit, with "permanent" defined as exceeding six months
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Mandates an environmental impact statement addressing current and projected response times (including geographic and traffic analyses), staffing levels and resource allocation, and distances to other firehouses in affected areas
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Establishes consecutive 30-day review periods for affected community boards and borough presidents to evaluate proposed closures, removals, or relocations
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Requires City Council approval by majority vote if any affected community boards or borough presidents support the proposal, or by two-thirds majority vote if all affected community boards and borough presidents oppose it
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Requires the Commissioner to submit a new written request if the approved closure, removal, or relocation does not occur within four months of approval, with the timeline tolled during any court injunction
Legislative Description
Requires written request, including environmental impact statement, and review by community boards, borough presidents and the council of proposed reductions in the level of fire services, including closure of firehouses or removal or relocation of fire fighting units.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
1/7/2026