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 Peconic Bay Region’s diverse and layered history. recognizing not just colonial and Revolutionary War significance, but also African-American, Native American (including Shinnecock and Montaukett), and post-WWII communities.
Acknowledges cultural, economic, and environmental importance. the bill specifically mentions maritime, agricultural, commercial, industrial, scenic, and artistic contributions, emphasizing a holistic view of the region's identity.
May influence preservation, tourism, and educational efforts. designation as a heritage area can attract resources, attention, and investment in maintaining historic sites, supporting local economies, and teaching broader state and national narratives.
Promotes inclusion of underrepresented histories. by specifically referencing African-American and Native American experiences, the bill supports a more comprehensive and inclusive understanding of the region’s past.
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Make Peconic Bay Heritage Area
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History
- Signed chap.382
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.1024
- Substituted for A9891
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.908
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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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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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to designating the Peconic Bay Region as a heritage area
Purpose or general idea of bill
To designate the Peconic Bay region as a heritage area in New York State.
Summary of specific provisions
Subdivision 1 of Section 35.03 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law is amended by adding a new paragraph (v) to designate the Peconic Bay Region as a heritage area in New York State.
Justification
The cohesive geographic area of the Peconic Bay Region is a major attraction to thousands of visitors and seasonal residents. The rich history, museums, landmarks, beautiful beaches, bays, open spaces, farm fields, distinctive dining options, wineries and booming downtowns offer a wide array of recreational experiences for visitors and profitable economic opportunities for those who live and work on the East End of Long Island.
The five towns that encompass the Peconic Bay Region: East Hampton; Riverhead; Shelter Island; Southampton, and Southold, possess unique qualities of geography, history and culture that certainly meet the four heritage goals set forth by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with respect to designated heritage areas in New York State: Preservation of significant resources; Education that interprets lessons from the past; Recreation and leisure activities and Economic revitalization for sustainable communities. This legislation would designate the Peconic Bay Region as a heritage area to reflect its natural, historical and cultural significance in New York State.
Prior legislative history
2018: New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately
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