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A 209

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "borough of parks"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Bendett and 7 co-sponsors

Designates Staten Island as the "borough of parks" in state law, a ceremonial branding designation only.

REFERRED TO CITIES
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Bill Summary · A 209

Bill Summary: Assembly Bill A 209

What the bill would do

  • A 209 provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the “borough of parks.” This would add an alternate or ceremonial designation for Staten Island within New York State law.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears aimed at branding or recognizing Staten Island with a new official designation that emphasizes parks. It does not specify any funding, governance changes, or policy shifts beyond the name designation.

Key provisions

  • The sole substantive provision (as described) is to designate Staten Island as also being known and designated as the “borough of parks.”
  • The bill does not specify a particular effective date, implementing mechanisms, or administrative costs within the text provided.
  • No changes are described to powers, duties, or structures of the City of New York or its borough government beyond the naming designation.

Who would be affected

  • The City of New York and its agency communications, branding, signage, and communications materials referencing Staten Island.
  • Residents and businesses on Staten Island, as well as visitors, who may encounter the new designation in official materials, tourism information, or branding efforts.
  • State and local agencies that reference the borough in official documents or signage (to the extent they incorporate the designation).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Cities (listed as “REFERRED TO CITIES”).
  • Legislative actions show the same referral date twice, indicating routine committee referral events on that date.
  • No further procedural steps (e.g., committee votes, floor votes, or enactment timeline) are provided in the information available.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Samuel Pirozzolo.
  • Cosponsors: Scott H. Bendett, Brian Maher, Eric Brown, Eddie Gibbs, Joe DeStefano, Keith Brown, Mike Reilly.

Related legislation

  • Related/companion and prior-session bills include:
    • A 9928, A 6190, A 7344, A 2540, A 6084, A 8145, A 7140, A 10169, A 4732 (prior sessions).
    • S 7082 (companion).

Potential impact and considerations

  • No fiscal provisions are included in the bill as summarized; if enacted, any administrative costs for implementing the new designation (e.g., signage, tourism materials, official references) would depend on agency actions and appropriations.
  • The designation is likely ceremonial or branding-oriented unless further legislative provisions specify otherwise.
  • Given its recurring appearance in related bills across sessions, this may reflect ongoing interest in Staten Island’s branding and identity.

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