Bill > A08829

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to rename the Burnside subway station, which is located on the IRT Jerome Avenue line in New York City, to the "Burnside-Bronx Community College subway station". The MTA is required to update all associated signage, maps, and other materials to reflect the new station name, with the implementation timeline to be determined by the MTA's discretion. The bill is temporary in nature, with the renaming provisions set to automatically expire and be repealed after the signs and related items have been updated. This type of local legislative action, which involves renaming a public transportation facility, is relatively common and often serves to honor or recognize a local institution or community landmark.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8829