What's happening
This bill designates a portion of Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro, Oneida County as the "Officer Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway."
Why it matters
Honors Officer Kevin F. Crossley’s Service. By naming a section of highway after Officer Crossley, the bill recognizes and memorializes his contributions and sacrifice as a law enforcement officer, reinforcing the value placed on public service and community safety.
Community Identity and Remembrance. The designation fosters a sense of local pride and remembrance in Whitesboro and Oneida County, helping to keep Officer Crossley’s legacy present in the daily lives of residents and travelers.
Ceremonial, Not Legal Name Change. The bill explicitly states that the "Officer Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway" designation is ceremonial; the official name of Oriskany Boulevard remains unchanged. This avoids confusion for emergency services, mapping, and commercial activities while still allowing for public commemoration.
Public Awareness Through Signage. The legislation directs the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the memorial designation, ensuring that the tribute is visible to the public and serves as a lasting reminder of Officer Crossley’s life and service.
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Name Highway for Officer
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
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History
- Substituted by A5701B
- Amended on third reading (t) 3220b
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.234
- Print number 3220a
- Amend 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 Highway for Fallen Officer
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Marianne Buttenschon
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3220--B Cal. No. 234
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 4, 2019
Introduced by Sen. GRIFFO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system in Oneida county as the "Officer 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-k to read as follows:
§ 344-k. Portion of the state highway system to be designated as the "Officer 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 shall be designated and known as the "Officer 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.
LBD06992-05-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the highway law, in relation to desig- nating a portion of the state highway system in Oneida county as the "Officer Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway"
Purpose
Designates a portion of state route 69 (Oriskany Boulevard) in the Village of Whitesboro as the Officer Kevin F. Crossley Memorial Highway.
Summary of provisions
Amends the highway law by adding a new section 344-k designating a portion of state route 69, Oriskany Boulevard, in the Village of Whites- boro, as the "Officer 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
2018 - S. 8621 Passed Senate/A. 10748 Transportation Committee.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
30 days.
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