Includes part of Ridge Road in the city of Lackawanna as a state highway

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Includes part of Ridge Road in the city of Lackawanna as a state highway.

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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

Amends the Highway Law.

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Enactment of this legislation would designate Ridge Road in the City of Lackawanna as a state highway, thereby relieving city of the costs and effort associated with the care and maintenance of such road.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Transportation
Senate TransportationApr 29, 2025Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why April Baskin says this is needed

The City of Lackawanna faces serious financial challenges. Over the post 30 years, the city has seen its revenue decrease while the cost of its aging infrastructure continues to rise. Although city leaders should be commended for their efforts, the maintenance and upkeep of this portion of Ridge Road (2.5 miles) is costly, given the poor condition of the bridges located on this road and heavy traffic volume. This section of Ridge Road is highly traveled and connects residents of the city of Buffalo to NYS Route 5, a major thoroughfare and access point to downtown Buffalo and the Southtowns. Given its central location, many businesses use this access point to truck their goods to locations across the state and country, increasing the wear and tear on the road and bridge. Designating this portion of Ridge Road as a state highway sill relieve the financial burden on the municipality. The city of Lackawanna supports this bill,

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 TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate

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