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New York Senate Bill S02217
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S02217

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  

Caption

Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

Impact

The inclusion of these notification requirements seeks to enhance community engagement and ensure that local representatives are adequately informed and able to respond to changes affecting transit services. By mandating this notice period, the bill intends to facilitate better communication between the transit authority and local governments, thereby allowing for a more collaborative approach to transit governance. This could potentially empower communities to express their concerns and suggestions regarding service changes that impact their daily lives significantly.

Summary

Bill S02217 aims to amend the public authorities law in New York by introducing a requirement for advance notification when there are changes in service for rapid transit and omnibus line facilities provided by the New York City Transit Authority. The bill specifically mandates that at least 30 days' written notice must be given to various local stakeholders, including the borough president(s), council member(s), senator(s), assembly member(s), and district managers of the affected community boards prior to implementing any substantial or general changes in transit service.

Contention

While the bill appears to promote transparency and local governance, some stakeholders may argue about the extent to which these notification requirements may delay necessary changes in transit services. There might be a concern regarding the balance between the efficiency of transit operations and the necessity for community input, leading to debates on how best to accommodate the needs of both transit authorities and local communities. Additionally, the adequacy of the 30-day notice period may be scrutinized, depending on the nature and urgency of service changes.

Companion Bills

NY A02010

Same As Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

Previously Filed As

NY A02010

Requires that notice be given to the borough president or presidents, the council member or members, the senator or senators, the member or members of assembly and the district managers of the affected community board or boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority.

NY S08439

Increases the membership of the central New York regional transportation authority from twelve to thirteen members.

NY A08470

Increases the membership of the central New York regional transportation authority from twelve to thirteen members.

NY A10446

Allows the president of the citywide council on high schools to participate in the selection of the members of the board of education elected by the community district education council presidents.

NY S07784

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY A06001

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY A11121

Permits certain members of the state liquor authority or officers, deputies, assistants, inspectors or employees thereof to be a member of a board of education.

NY SR15

Relative to the election of Jane M. Timken to fill the vacancy in the membership of the Senate for the 29th Senatorial District.

NY H4057

To authorize the mayor of the city of Haverhill to submit special legislation to increase the membership of the board of health from three members to five members

NY HB803

Changes the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

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