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S 7082

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Designates Staten Island as the 'borough of parks,' allowing official use of the name on references, signage, and materials to highlight park branding.

REFERRED TO CITIES 1
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Bill Summary · S 7082

S 7082 — Borough of Staten Island designated as the "borough of parks"

Overview

S 7082 would designate Staten Island as officially also known and designated as the "borough of parks." The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been introduced on April 1, 2025 and referred to the Cities 1 committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create an official secondary designation for Staten Island to reflect its association with parks and green spaces.
  • The bill’s language would establish that the borough may be known and referred to by the new name in official contexts.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: The borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "borough of parks."
  • Scope of designation: (Not specified in the available information) Typically, such a designation would apply to official references, signage, maps, and other government materials where the borough’s name appears.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided summary; the act would ordinarily include an effective date or a generic effective date upon enactment.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Government and public entities: New York City/borough-level agencies, departments, and officials who reference the borough in official documents, correspondence, signage, or branding.
  • Residents and visitors: Indirectly affected through potential branding and communications referencing the borough in its new designation.
  • Economic and cultural considerations: May influence tourism and marketing materials by emphasizing park-related branding of Staten Island.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Cities 1 (committee stage).
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two identical entries on 2025-04-01 indicating referral to Cities 1.
  • No further actions, votes, or committee reports are listed in the provided information.

Sponsorship and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza.
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 3476, S 4145, S 3548, S 512, S 3118, S 6203, S 3278, S 4772, S 6181.
  • Companion bill: A 209 (in the Assembly) referenced as a companion to this measure.

Notes on Scope and Next Steps

  • The provided information does not include the full bill text, fiscal impact, or implementation details. If enacted, officials would likely issue guidance on how the designation is used in official references and materials.
  • The presence of a companion bill (A 209) suggests parallel action in the Assembly.
  • As this is in committee, future steps would include committee discussion, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Senate and Assembly.

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

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