New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08116

Introduced
5/1/25  
Refer
5/1/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Refer
5/28/25  
Report Pass
5/29/25  
Engrossed
5/29/25  
Refer
5/29/25  

Caption

Relates to the powers of the Syracuse regional airport authority; provides that the Syracuse regional airport authority shall determine which positions, with the exception of all police positions, shall be in the exempt class of civil service.

Impact

The changes enacted by A08116 could significantly impact the governance structure of the Syracuse regional airport authority. By having the authority itself determine classification of positions, it would allow the airport to tailor staffing to its unique needs without the constraints imposed by standardized civil service classifications. This approach could lead to improved performance and responsiveness in managing airport services and operations, which is crucial given the evolving nature of airport management and the increasing complexity of air travel requirements.

Summary

Bill A08116 proposes amendments to the public authorities law specifically concerning the Syracuse regional airport authority. The focus of this legislation is to grant the authority the ability to determine which positions, aside from police positions, should be classified as part of the exempt class of civil service. The intention is to offer greater flexibility in hiring and management decisions for the airport authority, which may allow for more efficient operations and the ability to swiftly adapt to changes in leadership or operational demands.

Contention

While the bill is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, it may also raise concerns among civil service advocates who support the importance of standardized employee rights and protections. Critics may argue that allowing the airport authority to unilaterally define job classifications could lead to potential abuses in hiring practices and weaken job security for employees. Ensuring that positions remain transparently classified and that hiring practices uphold fairness and equality will be a point of contention among stakeholders as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

NY S07548

Same As Relates to the powers of the Syracuse regional airport authority; provides that the Syracuse regional airport authority shall determine which positions, with the exception of all police positions, shall be in the exempt class of civil service.

Previously Filed As

NY A07368

Enacts the "Syracuse regional airport authority design-build act" allowing for the Syracuse regional airport authority to enter into a design-build contract for the installation, construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repair, and renovation in connection with a landside improvement project, terminal operational enhancement and aircraft deicing facility located in the towns of Cicero, De Witt and Salina at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

NY S07225

Enacts the "Syracuse regional airport authority design-build act" allowing for the Syracuse regional airport authority to enter into a design-build contract for the installation, construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repair, and renovation in connection with a landside improvement project, terminal operational enhancement and aircraft deicing facility located in the towns of Cicero, De Witt and Salina at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

NY S06335

Relates to unclassified civil service of the state; authorizes the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to hire and promote employees on a permanent basis.

NY A07657

Relates to unclassified civil service of the state; authorizes the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to hire and promote employees on a permanent basis.

NY A02884

Provides a liquor license exemption for the Mitzpah Towers property located in the city of Syracuse in the county of Onondaga.

NY S03534

Provides a liquor license exemption for the Mitzpah Towers property located in the city of Syracuse in the county of Onondaga.

NY S05717

Increases the income eligibility threshold for the tuition assistance program to $110,000 or the regional median income, whichever is greater; provides regional median income shall be determined by economic development region.

NY S05954

Provides that the Syracuse regional airport authority may acquire, hold, own, lease, establish, construct, effectuate, operate, maintain, renovate, improve, extend or repair any of its facilities through, and cause any one or more of its powers, duties, functions or activities to be exercised or performed by, no more than two wholly owned subsidiary corporations of the authority for the purposes of operating parking and concessions including food, beverage, and retail services, and airline and aircraft services including ticketing, baggage and fueling services and other services for the operation of the airport.

NY A05781

Provides that the Syracuse regional airport authority may acquire, hold, own, lease, establish, construct, effectuate, operate, maintain, renovate, improve, extend or repair any of its facilities through, and cause any one or more of its powers, duties, functions or activities to be exercised or performed by, no more than two wholly owned subsidiary corporations of the authority for the purposes of operating parking and concessions including food, beverage, and retail services, and airline and aircraft services including ticketing, baggage and fueling services and other services for the operation of the airport.

NY S05015

Authorizes the promotion of personnel to the positions of General Superintendent 2 and General Superintendent 3; provides that such positions shall be filled as far as practicable by promotion from among persons holding competitive class positions in a lower grade in the sanitation department of the city of New York in which the vacancy exists.

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