Bill > A04396

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to modify the composition of the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), increasing the total number of board members from seven to nine and specifically requiring that five of those nine members be primary residents of Battery Park City. Currently, only two board members are required to be residents. The bill ensures that when appointments are made, priority will be given to residents of the Battery Park City project area until the five-resident requirement is met. Board members will continue to be appointed by the governor with senate consent, serving staggered terms of up to six years, with provisions for filling vacancies. The change aims to increase local community representation on the authority that manages the Battery Park City development, a planned community and park area located in Lower Manhattan. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4396