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NY S05932

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mario Mattera

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, to discontinue parkland use and transfer approximately 1.65 acres (71,796 square feet) of land in Halesite to the Huntington African American Museum for exhibits and events

  • Requires the town to dedicate funds equal to or greater than the fair market value of the alienated parkland toward acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities

  • The parcel is located at the intersection of Mill Dam Road and New York Avenue (NYS Route 110), with boundaries detailed by a survey from H2M architects + engineers dated August 3, 2024

  • If federal funding was used for the parkland's purchase, maintenance, or improvement, the town must comply with federal requirements and obtain approval from the Secretary of the Interior before the transfer can occur

Legislative Description

Authorizes the town of Huntington to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands to the Huntington African American Museum.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Local Government3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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