Bill > S00548

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the state to convey a specific parcel of forest preserve land located in the town of Brighton, Franklin County. The land in question is approximately 92 acres along State Route 86, which was previously developed as a private tuberculosis hospital, private college annex, and a state prison, comprising 48 structures. The bill stipulates that the land can be sold through public or private sale, with the condition that all revenue generated from the sale must be used exclusively for acquiring new land to be added to the forest preserve. Additionally, the bill reserves water rights for the Town of Brighton to create a Water District to provide potable water to residents from the hamlet of Gabriel's to the Easy Street area, which has been negatively impacted by road salt applied by the state. The proposed sale is subject to legislative approval, and any land acquired with the proceeds must be approved by the legislature for inclusion in the forest preserve.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S548