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This bill proposes to dedicate a specific portion of State Route 110 in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, to the pioneering hip-hop group "De La Soul". The dedicated highway segment runs between Smith Street and Great Neck Road. While the highway will be ceremonially named after the group, the bill explicitly states that this dedication will not change the official highway name or cause any disruption to commerce. The New York State Department of Transportation will be responsible for installing and maintaining appropriate signage to mark this dedication. This type of legislative action is a common way for states to honor notable local figures, groups, or cultural icons by naming portions of roadways after them. In this case, the bill recognizes De La Soul, an influential hip-hop group from Long Island that played a significant role in the development of alternative hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6979