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NY S09429
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the New York State Council on the Arts to designate "Little Panama" as an official cultural district in New York City
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Establishes district boundaries: President Street (south), Franklin Avenue (east), Bergen Street (north), and Classon Avenue (west) in Brooklyn
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Adds Little Panama as the third designated cultural region alongside East Harlem ("El Barrio") and the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District
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Enables cultural institutions within the district to receive grants, technical assistance, and other support from the Council on the Arts
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Introduced by Senator Myrie on March 11, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Legislative Description
Authorizes the council on the arts to designate Little Panama as a cultural district in the city of New York; designates boundaries.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
3/11/2026