Extends a term estate and makes certain other changes relating to property known as Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in the borough of Staten Island, city of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Tannousis

Extends the term estate for Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds on Staten Island, with additional property changes likely affecting management, use, and environmental oversight.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Summary of Bill A 6674 (New York State Assembly)

Overview

Bill number: A 6674

Title: Extends a term estate and makes certain other changes relating to property known as Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in the borough of Staten Island, City of New York

Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation

Introduced: March 6, 2025

Primary sponsor: Michael Tannousis

Related bills: A 7284 (prior-session); S 7243 (companion)

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to extend a term estate relating to the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds property on Staten Island and to implement additional, unspecified changes affecting that property. Given its referral to the Environmental Conservation committee, the changes are likely connected to environmental, land use, or conservation considerations surrounding the campgrounds.

Key provisions (as described)

Extend a term estate: The primary change appears to be extending the duration or conditions of a term estate tied to the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds property. A term estate is a defined, finite period of ownership/use (as opposed to a fee simple). The extension would alter who can use the property and for how long, subject to the bill’s terms.

Other changes related to the property: The bill indicates additional modifications concerning the campgrounds, though specific details are not provided in the summary. The exact nature of these changes would be detailed in the bill’s text and any sponsor memos (e.g., land use, management responsibilities, environmental protections, or governance).

Affected parties and property

Property: Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, Staten Island, New York

Potentially affected stakeholders include:

Property owners or managing entities of the campgrounds
Local residents and campers
Environmental and conservation groups
City and state agencies involved in land use, parks, and environmental oversight
Public users of the campground and surrounding areas

Procedural and timeline aspects

Current stage: Committee referral to Environmental Conservation

Next steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings and potential amendments, followed by floor votes in the Assembly. A companion bill in the Senate (S 7243) would be tracked for concurrent action. The companion and related bills may influence the final form of A 6674.

Timetable: Specific procedural steps and timelines depend on committee action and sponsor priorities; no dates beyond the initial introduction and referral are listed.

Additional context

The bill’s exact text is not provided here. For precise provisions, duration of the term estate extension, and the scope of the “other changes,” consult the bill’s PDF or official bill memo on the New York State Assembly website or the Environmental Conservation Committee records.

Related bills (A 7284; S 7243) may offer additional context or precedent from prior sessions and related policy aims.