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S 8327

Relates to permitted uses of land formerly used as an armory in the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk, which were conveyed by the state to such town

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Palumbo

Clarifies permitted uses for Riverhead’s former armory land now owned by the town, guiding future development, public facilities, and community uses.

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Bill Summary · S 8327

Summary of Bill S 8327

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: S 8327
  • Title: Relates to permitted uses of land formerly used as an armory in the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk, which were conveyed by the state to such town
  • Status: REFERRED TO RULES
  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Sponsor (primary): Anthony H. Palumbo

Purpose and Intent

S 8327 appears to address the permitted uses of a specific parcel of land in Riverhead, Suffolk County, that was formerly used as an armory and was conveyed by the state to the town. The bill’s stated focus is to relate to or clarify what uses are permitted for this land after its conveyance to the town. The exact language and scope of “permitted uses” will be found in the bill text, but the title indicates the aim is to consolidate or regulate how the town may utilize the property going forward.

Key Provisions (as inferred from title)

  • Establishment or clarification of permitted uses for a land parcel formerly used as a state armory.
  • Application to property that has already been conveyed by the state to the Town of Riverhead.
  • The bill likely sets criteria, restrictions, or conditions governing future use, development, or redevelopment of the site to ensure consistency with town planning, zoning, and public need.
  • Possible alignment with town or regional planning goals (e.g., community uses, economic development, public facilities, or housing), though the precise provisions are not specified in the available summary.

Note: The exact statutory language and specific provisions are not provided in the summary. The above reflects typical content such a bill would address based on its title.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Town of Riverhead: Primary entity affected, as the land has been conveyed to the town and the bill would govern its permissible uses.
  • Residents of Riverhead and Suffolk County: Would be affected by how the land may be used (recreational spaces, public facilities, housing, commercial development, etc.).
  • State government: The conveyance aspect suggests ongoing coordination or compliance with state-to-local transfer terms.
  • Developers and local businesses: If the permitted uses broaden or restrict development, these stakeholders could see changes in possible projects.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Actions: Referred to Rules (listed twice in the summary of actions)
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through Rules and potentially to floor consideration, committee review, and votes in the Senate, followed by consideration in the Assembly (as applicable in the state’s process). Final enactment would require passage and any gubernatorial signature, subject to the legislative schedule.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Anthony H. Palumbo

For a complete understanding, consult the bill’s full text to review the specific definitions of “permitted uses,” any conditions or restrictions, effective dates, environmental or zoning considerations, and how the bill interacts with existing local laws and state conveyance terms.

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

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