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NY A07890

NY A07890
Authorizes the renewal of the WSKG lease for such land, tower and associated utility lines to the Tioga county emergency services, the Newark Valley central school district, the Berkshire fire department and the town of Berkshire highway department for a period of twenty years.


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Introduced
04/11/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend chapter 412 of the laws of 1990 relating to authorizing the commissioner of environmental conservation to lease a portion of state land to public television station WSKG, in relation to leasing such land, tower and associated utility lines to the Tioga county emergency services, the Newark Valley central school district, the Berkshire fire department and the town of Berkshire highway department

AI Summary

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.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to local governments (on 01/07/2026)

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