Bill > S06487

This bill amends the arts and cultural affairs law to empower the council on the arts to designate "Little Yemen" as a cultural district, alongside existing designated areas like East Harlem ("El Barrio") and the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District. The council can provide grants, technical assistance, and other support to cultural institutions within these designated regions, which are defined by specific geographic boundaries. The bill also clarifies that the council has the discretion to designate additional cultural districts, provided they are compact, contiguous, and possess a unified cultural heritage. This legislation takes effect immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6487