Bill > A05237

This bill amends the New York State Highway Law by officially designating several streets in the city of Newburgh as state highways. Specifically, the bill adds new route descriptions that include Water Street (running from the northern line of New Windsor northerly through Newburgh), Leroy Place (running northwesterly through Newburgh), North Street (running westerly through Newburgh), Plank Road (running westerly through Newburgh to Route 9W), and South Street (running easterly from the southeastern line of Gardnertown to Water Street). These additions expand the existing state highway network by incorporating these local city streets into the official state highway system. The bill is a technical amendment that effectively brings these specific Newburgh streets under state highway jurisdiction, which may impact maintenance, funding, and management responsibilities. The act takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the street designations will be implemented right away.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5237