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- Vetoed memo.585
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.594
- Substituted for A789
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1537
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to cities
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Changes the name of the Briarwood-Van Wyck subway station to the Briarwood station
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor David Weprin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6816 REVISED 3/19/14
Title of bill
An act directing the metropolitan transportation authority to rename a certain subway station
Purpose of the bill
Briarwood - Van Wyck Boulevard (pronounced VanWike) is a local station on the IND Queens Boulevard Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 84th of 84th Drive and the Van Wyck Expressway, in Briarwood, Queens, it is served by the F train at all times and E evenings, late nights and weekends. This bill would change the name of the Briarwood-Van Wyck subway station to the Briarwood Station.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill requires the MTA to rename the Briarwood-Van Wyck subway station on the IND Queens Boulevard line of the New York City subway the "Briarwood station". The MTA shall ensure that all signs, maps and any other item issued by the MTA are updated to accurately reflect the new name of the station.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth an immediate effective date; provided, however that the MTA shall have up to 180 days to change all signs, maps and other items as required section one of this act
Justification
The station's original name was Van Wyck Boulevard. It was changed to Briarwood - Van Wyck Boulevard in confusion with Jamaica-Van Wyck on the IND Archer Avenue Line. However there has not been a Van Wyck Blvd., located at this train station for over fifty years. Due to the confusion it continues to cause Briarwood residents and individuals visiting Briarwood, this bill would direct the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to rename the Briarwood-Van Wyck subway station on the IND Queens Boulevard line to Briarwood Station.
This legislation is fully supported by the Briarwood Community Association which represents a community of over 31,000 residents.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however that the MTA shall have up to 180 days to change all signs, maps and other items as required section one of this act.
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