NY S03561

Requires Empire State Development Corporation, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Markets and Office of New Americans, to study the economic impact of optimizing and expanding kitchen incubators throughout New York state

Defines "kitchen incubator" as a food preparation facility providing shared or leased kitchen space with commercial-grade equipment

Mandates the study evaluate impacts on entrepreneurship efforts among women, minority, and immigrant populations

Requires convening a stakeholder group to provide insight on expanding kitchen incubators and supporting entrepreneurship for underserved populations

Report with recommendations for creation, funding, and expansion of kitchen incubators must be submitted to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date