What's happening
This bill designates the Peconic Bay Region in Suffolk County as a heritage area recognizing its historical and cultural significance.
Why it matters
Highlights the diverse and layered history of the Peconic Bay Region. , including its roles in colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the evolution of African-American, Native American (notably Shinnecock and Montaukett), and post-WWII communities—offering an opportunity for more inclusive historical recognition and education.
Acknowledges the region’s economic and cultural contributions. through its maritime, agricultural, commercial, industrial, and artistic heritage, emphasizing the area’s ongoing significance to New York State’s identity and economy.
Supports preservation and potential funding efforts. by giving the region formal heritage area status, which can help attract grants, boost tourism, and encourage community investment in maintaining the area’s scenic, natural, and cultural assets.
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Make Peconic Bay Heritage Area
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by S7762
- Advanced to third reading cal.1024
- Reported
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Make Peconic Bay Heritage Area
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 7762 A. 9891
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 20, 2018
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE, PALUMBO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to designating the Peconic Bay Region as a heritage area
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section. Subdivision 1 of section 35.03 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new paragraph (v) to read as follows:
(v) The cohesive geographic area of the Peconic Bay region in the county of Suffolk, as defined in paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section sixty-four-e of the town law, associated with and revealing the region's place in colonial history; the American Revolution; African-American history and culture, including but not limited to slavery, the underground railroad, abolition, and post-World War II traditional communities; military history; Native American culture and history, including but not limited to the Shinnecock and Montaukett Indians; maritime, agricultural, commercial and industrial activities; culture and the arts; and scenic, aesthetic, natural and physical features.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14135-01-8
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