Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Edward "Red" Corrigan
Summary
This bill amends the New York Highway Law to dedicate the bridge on State Route 112 over State Route 27 in the Town of Patchogue, Suffolk County, to Edward "Red" Corrigan. It adds a new section to the Highway Law directing that the bridge be ceremonially designated in his honor.
The bill also requires the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain signage reading "Bridge Dedicated to Edward 'Red' Corrigan." The measure expressly states that the dedication is ceremonial only and that the official name of the highway will not be changed, in part to avoid confusion and any disruption of commerce. The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would create a new ceremonial highway dedication in the Highway Law without altering the legal name or designation of the underlying state route or bridge for operational purposes. Its practical effect would be limited to signage and commemorative recognition, with the Department of Transportation responsible for installation and maintenance of the signs. The bill would not change traffic regulation, ownership, or jurisdiction over the roadway, but it would add a new named dedication to the state highway system.
Sentiment
The available record suggests little to no controversy around the bill. It was introduced and referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation, and there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts indicating opposition or debate. The language of the bill itself emphasizes that the dedication is ceremonial and intended to avoid confusion, which suggests a generally routine commemorative measure rather than a policy dispute.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the available materials. The only issue addressed in the bill text is the need to avoid confusion and disruption of commerce by making clear that the dedication is ceremonial and does not change the official highway name. Because there are no transcripts or votes, there is no evidence of disagreement among legislators, local officials, or affected parties in the record provided.