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S1048Senate2017-2018 SessionSame asA1553

Designates a portion of the state highway system in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge"

Sponsor Kathleen A. MarchioneSD-43Affects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Passage
0%

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In Assembly · Transportation

What's happening

This bill designates the overpass at exit 14 of Route 87 in Saratoga Springs as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge."

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes a Local Public Servant. By naming the overpass after Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea, the bill honors a local official’s contributions, fostering community pride and historical memory in Saratoga Springs.

  2. Ceremonial Only—No Official Map Changes. The designation is explicitly ceremonial, meaning maps, legal documents, and official records will still use the existing overpass name, avoiding confusion for residents, emergency services, and businesses.

  3. Minimal Cost and Disruption. Responsibility for signage falls to the Department of Transportation, but the bill ensures minimal disruption to commerce and daily travel since only signs—and not navigation databases or addresses—are affected.

  4. Sets a Precedent for Future Memorials. This approach could be used as a model for other communities wishing to honor notable figures without incurring the complications of a formal infrastructure renaming.

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Primary sponsor
Kathleen A. Marchione

Senator · Senate District 43

Chair, Local Government

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History

  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.141
  7. Referred to transportation
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to transportation
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 62–0
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.955
  4. Referred to transportation

Companion bill

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A1553Assembly

Name Bridge for D’Andrea

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Carrie Woerner

Impact 1 · Minimal0% to pass

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STATE OF NEW YORK

1048

2017-2018 Regular Sessions

IN SENATE

January 6, 2017

Introduced by Sen. MARCHIONE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation

AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge"

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section 342-vvv to read as follows:

§ 342-vvv. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge". The overpass at exit 14 of Route 87 north which crosses 385-415 Union Avenue (NYS 9P) in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga, shall be designated and known as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge".

§ 2. The commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of adequate signing of the state highway system as designated pursuant to section one of this act; provided that, to avoid any confusion and to limit any possible disruption of commerce, the designation called for pursuant to section one of this act shall be one of ceremonial nature and the official name of such overpass shall not be changed as a result of this act.

§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD02961-01-7

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in the city of Saratoga Springs, county of Saratoga as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge"

Purpose

To designate the overpass at exit 14 of Route 87 north as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge".

Summary of provisions

Section one amends the highway law by adding a new section 342-vvv which designates that portion of the state highway system which is the exit 14 overpass of Route 87 north as the "Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea Bridge".

Section two provides that the commissioner of transportation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of signage and stipulates the designation shall be of ceremonial nature and the official name of the overpass shall not be changed.

Section three provides the effective date.

Justification

Arriving in Saratoga Springs in 1936, Robert D'Andrea and his family planted deep roots in the city, residing east of Interstate 87 at Exit 14 for decades. After an exceptional 27 years representing Saratoga and Washington Counties in Albany, former Assemblymen Robert D'Andrea's legacy concluded with his retirement from the State Legislature in 2002.

Robert D'Andrea started his public service as the County Supervisor representing Saratoga Springs for seven years before deciding to expand his representation of his fellow Saratogians at the State level. While serving in the Assembly, he was as well known for attending every barbecue and ribbon cutting in his district, as he was for passing legislation. While tackling the obstacles that are often faced by members of the minority, Robert D'Andrea was successful in keeping his alma mater, Saratoga Central Catholic High School open and in assisting to draw new businesses to the area.

Robert D'Andrea has been described as the epitome of working with and being accessible to his constituents. His dedication to them and his non-partisan approach to doing business with his fellow legislators, made him a model Supervisor and Assemblyman. Through his hard work, diligence and skill, D'Andrea rose to the position of Minority Whip in the Assembly and later achieved status of Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tem. To commemorate the former Assemblyman's many achievements, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution that the New York State Route 9P bridge over Interstate 87 at Exit 14 in Saratoga County be named in his honor.

Legislative history

2016: Passed Senate

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

Immediately

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