Bill > S05932

This bill authorizes the town of Huntington in Suffolk County, New York, to transfer a specific parcel of parkland measuring 1.65 acres to the Huntington African American Museum for the purpose of displaying exhibits and holding events. The transfer is contingent upon the town dedicating an equal or greater amount of funds to either acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. The specific parcel is precisely described in the bill, with detailed geographical coordinates located near Mill Dam Road and New York Avenue. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that if the parklands were previously purchased or improved with federal funding, the town must first comply with federal requirements for parkland conversion, including obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that any replacement lands are equivalent in market value and usefulness. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the town to proceed with the land transfer under these specific conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5932