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K 402

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Lower East Side History Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harvey Epstein

A ceremonial resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month, recognizing the LES's heritage; it imposes no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 402

Summary of Bill K 402: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month

Overview

Bill K 402 is a ceremonial resolution that requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month in the State of New York. It is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize the Lower East Side’s historical and cultural significance within New York.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation declaring May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month, thereby promoting awareness and celebration of the area’s history.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month.
  • It does not establish new laws or create statutory requirements.
  • It does not specify funding or budgeting; as a ceremonial measure, it generally does not impose fiscal obligations.

Affected Parties

  • The primary indirect beneficiary is the State of New York and its residents, particularly communities and organizations tied to the Lower East Side’s history (e.g., local cultural and educational institutions, historians, and community groups).
  • The Governor’s office would be the recipient of the request for a proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 29, 2025.
  • Referred to Calendar: April 29, 2025 (two entries indicating consideration steps).
  • Adopted: April 30, 2025 (appears in two entries, likely reflecting chamber-record formatting).
  • Sponsor: Harvey Epstein (primary).

Legislative Actions

  • 2025-04-29: Referred to Calendar.
  • 2025-04-30: Adopted (notation appears twice in the record).

Sponsor

  • Harvey Epstein (primary sponsor).

Impact and Considerations

  • The bill serves as a formal, ceremonial gesture to recognize the Lower East Side’s heritage and to encourage public awareness and commemorative activities during May 2025.
  • As a proclamation request, it does not alter statutory authority, create new programs, or require state funds.
  • If the Governor issues a proclamation, participating organizations and schools may coordinate events or educational activities to highlight the Lower East Side’s history.

Context and Next Steps

  • Following adoption, the Governor’s office would determine whether to issue the requested proclamation. If issued, May 2025 would be publicly recognized across New York, potentially encouraging local libraries, museums, and community groups to host related programs.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to a particular audience (general public, policymakers, or historians) or add a brief note about the Lower East Side’s historical themes commonly referenced in such proclamations.

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

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