New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J00561

Introduced
3/21/25  
Refer
3/21/25  
Report Pass
3/25/25  

Caption

Commending Schneps Media upon the occasion of hosting its Caribbean Impact Awards on March 20, 2025

Summary

This resolution commends Schneps Media for hosting its Caribbean Impact Awards on March 20, 2025. It recognizes the event as a celebration of outstanding individuals of Caribbean descent who have made contributions in fields such as healthcare, the arts, advocacy, entrepreneurship, public service, education, and community leadership. The resolution highlights the role of Caribbean Life and Schneps Media in honoring honorees who have excelled professionally while also uplifting their communities and inspiring future generations of Caribbean immigrants. It specifically names a long list of award recipients from a wide range of sectors, including health care, media, finance, law enforcement, education, nonprofit work, business, and cultural organizations.

Impact

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to formally recognizing Schneps Media and the 2025 Caribbean Impact Awards, and directing that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the media organization and the named honorees.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The text frames the awards as a source of community pride and emphasizes excellence, leadership, service, and empowerment. No opposition or controversy is reflected in the bill text, and no votes or committee transcripts are provided indicating dissent.

Contention

There is no apparent policy contention because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive legislation. The only notable focus is on recognition of Caribbean-American achievement and the broad range of honorees across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Since there is no recorded committee debate or vote history in the provided materials, no opposing viewpoints are evident.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY J01660

Commending Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. Upon the Occasion of Hosting its Youth Summit 2026, on March 20, 2026

NY J01662

Commending the NYPD Guardians Association upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner Dance on March 6, 2026

NY K00818

Commending Southside United HDFC-Los Sures upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Gala on October 16, 2025

NY J01463

Honoring Dahved Levy upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Caribbean Radio Broadcasting and his induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards,

NY J01657

Commending the Eta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., upon the occasion of hosting its Youth Symposium on March 14, 2026

NY K00535

Commending Colonel Carol St. Pierre upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women Queens County Section on June 8, 2025

NY K00392

Commending LifeSong, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 13th Annual LifeSong Dash 5k on June 7,2025

NY J00921

Commending LifeSong, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 13th Annual LifeSong Dash 5k on June 7,2025

NY J01447

Commending HEARTS PW upon the occasion of hosting its Red Party on February 27, 2026, and paying tribute to its distinguished honorees

NY J01972

Commending the United for Progress Democratic Club upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Dinner on April 26, 2026

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