What's happening
This bill designates the bridge on Corona Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County, as the "Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field Memorial Bridge."
Why it matters
Honors Local Heroism. Dedicating the bridge in honor of Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field formally recognizes his service and sacrifice, reinforcing the value placed on first responders within the community.
Community Identity and Remembrance. The ceremonial naming serves as a lasting reminder to residents and passersby of Michael J. Field's contributions, helping to preserve his legacy and foster a sense of shared local history.
No Impact on Navigation or Official Records. The bill specifies that the bridge’s official name will not change in state records or navigation systems, minimizing confusion for drivers, emergency services, and businesses that rely on consistent geographic naming.
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Who cares
Headline styles
Name Bridge for Fallen Firefighter
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 22
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Substituted by S8637A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.338
- Rules report cal.338
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reference changed to ways and means
- Print number 10703a
- Amend (t) and recommit to transportation
- 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 Bridge for Fallen Hero
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Todd Kaminsky
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10703--A
IN ASSEMBLY
July 1, 2020
Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A. Solages) -read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in Nassau county as the "Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field Memorial 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 344-l to read as follows:
§ 344-l. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field Memorial Bridge". The bridge on Corona Avenue, designated bridge number 1059360, in the town of Hempstead, county of Nassau, which crosses the Southern State Parkway, shall be designated and known as the "Firefighter/EMT Michael J. Field Memorial 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. 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 bridge 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.
LBD16748-08-0
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