Bill > A07890

This bill authorizes the New York State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation to renew a lease for a portion of Tioga state forest #7 located in the town of Newark Valley. The lease will be granted to multiple local entities: Tioga County Emergency Services, Newark Valley Central School District, Berkshire Fire Department, and the Town of Berkshire Highway Department. The key change from the previous law is extending the maximum lease term from ten years to twenty years, allowing these organizations continued access to the land and an existing television translator station. The commissioner has discretion to set the lease terms and determine what constitutes fair compensation to the state. The bill represents a straightforward administrative update to extend and clarify the land use arrangements for these local public service organizations, ensuring they can continue to utilize the state-owned property for their operational needs.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7890