What's happening
This bill designates a portion of Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro, Oneida County, as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway."
Why it matters
Honors Public Service and Sacrifice. By naming a portion of the highway after Kevin F. Crossley, the bill serves to recognize and memorialize his contributions to the community, likely reflecting his role in public service or a significant local event.
Community Identity and Remembrance. The ceremonial designation helps to foster a sense of local identity and acknowledges the importance of remembering individuals who have had a meaningful impact on the area, reinforcing community values.
No Impact on Official Road Navigation or Commerce. The bill specifically states that the official name of the highway will not change, and the new designation is ceremonial only. This avoids confusion for travelers, emergency responders, and businesses, ensuring there is no disruption to commerce, mapping, or logistics.
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Name Highway for Kevin Crossley
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History
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1304
- Referred to transportation
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.
Name Highway for Kevin Crossley
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Anthony Brindisi
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8621
IN SENATE
May 10, 2018
Introduced by Sen. GRIFFO -- 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 Oneida county as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway"
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 344-h to read as follows:
§ 344-h. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway". All that portion of the highway system constituting Oriskany Boulevard (route sixty-nine) within the village of Whitesboro in the county of Oneida between westbound mile markers three thousand one hundred ten and three thousand ninety-four shall be designated and known as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway".
§ 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. However, to avoid 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 highway shall not be changed as a result of this act.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15741-01-8
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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 Oneida county as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway"
Purpose
Designates a portion of state route 69 (Oriskany Boulevard) in the Village of Whitesboro as the Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway.
Summary of provisions
Amends the highway law by adding a new section 344-h designating a portion of state route 69, Oriskany Boulevard, in the Village of Whites- boro, as the "Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway".
Justification
Kevin F. Crossley was a dedicated and beloved Police Officer in the Village of Whitesboro who on April 11, 2018, tragically lost his life while on duty protecting the community.
The Village of Whitesboro has requested this designation as a way to recognize and honor the sacrifice made by Officer Crossley, a seven-year veteran of the Police Department and a life long village resident.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
30 days.
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