Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.
Impact
This legislative action has implications for state laws governing the naming of public parks and monuments and could set a precedent for future name changes of state parks that reference controversial public figures. If the legal review affirms the ability to rename the park, it may open discussions around the naming conventions and the qualifications for individuals whose names are commemorated in state parks. Moreover, it reflects an evolving perspective on how public resources embody cultural values and community sentiment.
Summary
Bill S07425 introduces a directive for the commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to conduct a legal review concerning the potential re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, located in Putnam and Westchester counties. The bill aims to examine whether there exists legal authority to change the current name of the park and provides a timeline of one year for the findings to be reported to various state leaders, including the governor and legislative leaders.
Contention
The topic of renaming public spaces linked to controversial figures is often contentious. In this case, supporters of the bill may argue for the renaming on the grounds of distancing the state from polarizing legacies, while opponents might view it as an unnecessary political action that erases historical context. Discussions surrounding the bill may highlight broader societal debates regarding memory, representation, and the impact of political figures on public spaces.
Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.
Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.
Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.
Requires the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to acquire the mineral interests under all land acquired or received by the state for the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation, unless the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation finds that the land is of great significance and importance to the state.
Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health to conduct a study pertaining to a proposed expansion of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail.
Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health to conduct a study pertaining to a proposed expansion of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to review the policies of the department of parks and recreation of the city of New York regarding trees and tree maintenance.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to review the policies of the department of parks and recreation of the city of New York regarding trees and tree maintenance.