Bill > S07538

This bill provides specific authorization for the village of Nyack to discontinue the use of a particular parcel of parkland (approximately 7,062 square feet located on Burd Street) and alienate (transfer) that land, potentially for the construction of a restaurant. The bill includes important conditions: the village must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the parkland towards acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the village previously received federal funding for the parkland's purchase, maintenance, or improvement, they must first comply with federal requirements for parkland conversion, which includes obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior and ensuring that any replacement land is equivalent in fair market value and usefulness. The bill is specifically tailored to this particular piece of land in Nyack, Rockland County, and provides a precise legal mechanism for the village to repurpose this specific parkland while maintaining the overall quality and accessibility of public recreational spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7538