Requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a seawall along the coastline of the city of New York and report on such study to the legislature by December 31, 2027.
Establishes the New York state innovation voucher program; provides small businesses with access to research and development by colleges and universities, government laboratories and public research institutes in order to assist such businesses in the creation of innovative products or services.
Establishes the healthcare workforce innovation fund for the purpose of expanding the direct care provider and home health aide workforce pipelines; makes appropriation.
Relates to the eligibility of occupants of public housing authorities for rental assistance; authorizes occupants of public housing authorities to receive rental assistance at the same times as all other eligible populations.
Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.
Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.
Establishes the "small water utility transparency act"; requires the public service commission and the department of environmental conservation to conduct audits of certain private water companies; requires certain private water companies which are under certain investigations to file public updates on the status of compliance with such orders.
Relates to the design of uniform standards and conditions relating to the construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities and the review of applications for permits to develop such facilities.