New York Senate Bill S04615

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/10/25
• Refer: 2/10/25

Caption

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Charlie Bunger Sr. in the village of Babylon, county of Suffolk.

Impact

The impact of this legislation appears to be largely ceremonial, aimed at honoring Charlie Bunger Sr. rather than altering any functional aspects of the highway system or related regulations. By retaining the original name of the highway, the bill prevents any potential confusion among residents and commuters, while still celebrating an individual through a symbolic act of recognition.

Summary

Bill S04615 aims to dedicate a portion of the state highway system, specifically state route twenty-seven-a, also known as Montauk Highway, to Charlie Bunger Sr. This dedication will occur between Deer Park Avenue and Totten Place in the village of Babylon, located in Suffolk County. The measure proposes that appropriate signage be installed to reflect this dedication, although it emphasizes that the official name of the highway will remain unchanged, ensuring clarity and minimizing disruption for local commerce.

Contention

Given the ceremonial nature of the bill, it is unlikely that there will be significant contention surrounding its passage. However, as with any legislation that modifies public spaces, there may be discussions regarding the appropriateness of such dedications versus other forms of recognition that do not require changes to public signage. There may also be considerations about how many such dedications are appropriate for a state highway system, especially if they occur frequently.