Requires the empire state development corporation to conduct a study on the economic impact of the Labor Day Parade (West Indian Carnival)

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Requires the empire state development corporation to conduct a study on the economic impact of the Labor Day Parade (West Indian Carnival) and submit a report to the governor and the legislature on its findings.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Committee

Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To conduct a study on the economic impact of the West Indian Carnival. SUMMARY OF PROVISION: The proposed legislation would require that Empire State Development to conduct a study of the economic impact of the West Indian Carnival. The study would provide information such as, the number of participants in the parade; an estimate of money spent by participants in the parade; an estimate of the number of jobs and/or businesses that are supported by participants as well as the amount of sales tax and income tax generated by such participants. The report of the study shall be submitted to the Governor and the legislature.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small BusinessApr 29, 2025Result: passed
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The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

The West Indian Carnival is a culturally significant event that is Traditionally held each year on September 7th in Brooklyn, NY. Each year, the West Indian Carnival brings residents from all five boroughs, as well as residents from outside New York City, to celebrate West India Culture. The event also brings additional economic opportunity for busi- nesses and street vendors; however, the economic impact of this Annual events have gone unstudied. The proposed legislation will provide an official study of the economic impact of this yearly event, and will Therefore, allow the State to enhance and harness the economic value of the West Indian Carnival. LEGISLATIVE-HISTORY: 2023-24: S7347 - Referred Commerce, Econ. Development and Small Business 2021-22: S5894 - Referred to Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business 2019-20: S7970 - Referred Commerce, Econ. Development and Small Business

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
NY Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
NY Senate

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