Bill > A07609

This bill provides a special retirement benefit for Dennis Malone, a former Town of Clarkstown employee who retired on August 16, 2018, and participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations. Specifically, the bill entitles Malone to a 75% accidental disability retirement benefit, which will be calculated based on a determination by the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System that he was permanently incapacitated due to his participation in the World Trade Center operations. The benefit will be payable from the date of his retirement, and all costs associated with implementing this act will be borne by the state of New York. The fiscal note indicates that if the bill is enacted during the 2025 Legislative Session, there will be a one-time past service cost of approximately $648,000, with the payment estimated to be made on March 1, 2026. The bill takes effect immediately and is a targeted piece of legislation specifically designed to provide enhanced retirement benefits to this individual in recognition of his service during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7609