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A 7514

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue the use as parkland and alienate certain land within Ferry Point Park in the borough of the Bronx

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Benedetto

Bill A 7514 allows New York City to remove parkland designation from parts of Ferry Point Park, enabling potential sale or repurposing, impacting local access to green spaces.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7049A
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Bill Summary · A 7514

Summary of Bill A 7514

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 7514
  • Title: Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue the use as parkland and alienate certain land within Ferry Point Park in the borough of the Bronx
  • Status: Substituted by S 7049A
  • Introduced: March 31, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill A 7514 is to authorize the city of New York to discontinue the use of specific land within Ferry Point Park as parkland. This legislative action would allow for the alienation of this land, potentially enabling its use for purposes other than public parkland.

Key Provisions

  • Discontinuation of Parkland Use: The bill specifically targets certain parcels of land within Ferry Point Park, allowing the city to officially discontinue their designation as parkland.
  • Alienation of Land: Following the discontinuation, the city would be permitted to alienate these lands, which could involve selling, leasing, or repurposing the land for non-park uses.

Affected Parties

  • City of New York: The city government would gain the authority to manage the specified land differently, potentially impacting future development and land use planning.
  • Local Community: Residents and park users in the Bronx may be affected by changes in access to parkland and the availability of recreational spaces.
  • Environmental Considerations: The decision to alienate parkland may raise concerns among environmental advocates regarding the preservation of green spaces in urban areas.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 31, 2025: Bill A 7514 was introduced and referred to the Cities Committee.
  • April 4, 2025: The bill was amended and recommitted to the Cities Committee, with a new print number assigned (7514A).
  • June 13, 2025: The bill underwent several legislative actions, including:
    • Reference changed to the Ways and Means Committee
    • Reported and referred to Rules
    • Ordered to third reading
    • Ultimately substituted by S 7049A

Related Legislation

  • A 10460: A related bill from a prior session that may address similar issues regarding parkland use.
  • S 7049: A companion bill that aligns with the objectives of A 7514 and has been substituted for it.

Conclusion

Bill A 7514 seeks to modify the status of certain lands within Ferry Point Park, allowing the city of New York to repurpose these areas. The implications of this bill could significantly affect local parkland availability and community access to recreational spaces. As the bill has been substituted by S 7049A, stakeholders should monitor the developments of the companion legislation for further details on the proposed changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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