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S 9654

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Edward "Red" Corrigan

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dean Murray

Ceremonially dedicate the SR 112 bridge over SR 27 in Patchogue to Edward "Red" Corrigan, with DOT signage, without altering official highway names or commerce operations.

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Bill Summary · S 9654

Summary of Bill S. 9654 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose

  • The bill proposes to dedicate a portion of the state highway system to Edward "Red" Corrigan. This is a ceremonial naming action intended to honor Corrigan without changing the official street naming or the functional designation of the highway.

Key Provisions

  1. New dedication statute

    • Adds Section 345-e to the Highway Law.
    • Specifically designates the bridge on State Route 112 over State Route 27 in the Town of Patchogue, Suffolk County, as being dedicated to Edward "Red" Corrigan.

  2. Signage and ceremonial designation

    • The Department of Transportation (DOT) would install and maintain signage for the dedication.
    • Signage must state: “Bridge Dedicated to Edward 'Red' Corrigan.”
    • The dedication is described as ceremonial in nature and does not alter the official name or designation of the highway.

  3. Operational considerations

    • The dedication shall avoid causing confusion or disruption to commerce.
    • The act emphasizes that the official highway name remains unchanged despite the ceremonial dedication.

  4. Effective date

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/What is Affected

  • Physical asset: The bridge on State Route 112 over State Route 27 in Patchogue, Suffolk County.
  • Public signage: DOT-signage related to the dedicated bridge.
  • Public perception: Ceremonial recognition of Edward "Red" Corrigan without altering legal road naming conventions.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation (March 31, 2026).
  • If advanced, the bill would proceed through standard legislative steps (passage in Senate, then Assembly).
  • Current action history indicates passage in the Senate (June 4, 2026) and referral to the Assembly’s Transportation Committee, with subsequent steps toward final enactment.

Notable Details

  • The designation is explicitly described as ceremonial, with no change to the official highway designation or commerce-related operations.
  • The bill includes a requirement for correct and clear signage reflecting the dedication.

This summary provides a concise understanding of the bill’s intent to ceremonially dedicate a specific bridge to Edward "Red" Corrigan in Patchogue, NY, while preserving the existing official highway naming and minimizing potential disruption to traffic or commerce.

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

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