What's happening
This bill directs the state to acquire land in Brooklyn by eminent domain to create a state park commemorating Marylander Green.
Why it matters
Eminent domain for public memory. The bill authorizes the state to forcibly acquire private property in Brooklyn specifically to establish a state park, raising important questions about balancing private property rights with public interests in historic commemoration.
Recognition of underrepresented history. By creating a park commemorating Marylander Green and what is described as "America's first battle memorial," the bill aims to elevate a lesser-known historical site or figure, potentially reshaping local and national narratives about Revolutionary War remembrance.
Immediate implementation and local impact. The law takes effect immediately, which means property owners and local residents in the specified Brooklyn area could see rapid changes, including potential displacement, new community resources, or shifts in neighborhood identity and real estate dynamics.
State versus local control. The mandate for a state-managed park in New York City highlights tensions and collaboration between state and city governments over land use, historic preservation, and the allocation of public space in a densely populated urban setting.
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Who cares
State parks commissioner
The bill would direct the commissioner to acquire 170 Eighth Street in Brooklyn through eminent domain for a state park.
Owners of 170 Eighth Street
Their property, identified as Block 1003 Lot 11, would be subject to acquisition under the eminent domain procedure law.
Marylander Green preservation advocates
The bill would require a state park commemorating Marylander Green, identified in the bill as America’s first battle memorial.
Headline styles
Create Marylander Green State Park
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
7 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1705
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 16, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. SIMON, LENTOL, GOTTFRIED, D'URSO, ARROYO, COOK, CARROLL -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. LAWRENCE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
AN ACT requiring the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to take a parcel of land through the eminent domain procedure for a state park commemorating Marylander Green, America's first battle memorial
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The legislature hereby finds that it is necessary for a public purpose to procure certain property within the city of New York. To that extent, the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation is hereby directed to take, through the use of the eminent domain procedure as established under the eminent domain procedure law, the parcel in the borough of Brooklyn known as 170 Eighth Street, Brooklyn, Block 1003 Lot 11, for a state park commemorating Marylander Green, America's first battle memorial.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01730-01-9
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