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New York bill authorizes Schenectady to transfer Woodlawn Preserve to Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

Original title: Authorizes the city of Schenectady to discontinue the use as parkland and transfer control of the Woodlawn Preserve; relates to the membership of the Albany Pine Bush preserve commission

Last action · September 16, 2026: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSponsor: Phil Steck

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What This Bill Would Do

The City of Schenectady is authorized to discontinue Woodlawn Preserve as parkland and transfer its control to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, while adding the mayor of Schenectady as a voting member of the commission.

Why it matters

Changes management control of municipal parkland and expands the governing body of a state preserve commission to include a new municipal executive.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Schenectady

Gains the authority to transfer control of Woodlawn Preserve and must comply with federal conversion requirements if federal funds were used.

Directly affected

Albany Pine Bush preserve commission

Assumes control of Woodlawn Preserve and adds the mayor of Schenectady as a new voting member.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the Woodlawn Preserve under this bill?

The city of Schenectady is authorized to discontinue its use as parkland and transfer its control to the Albany Pine Bush preserve commission.

How does this bill change the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission?

It increases the number of voting members from eleven to twelve by adding the mayor of the city of Schenectady.

Are there federal restrictions on transferring the parkland?

Yes, if the city received federal funding for the parkland, it must satisfy federal requirements and ensure the substitution of equivalent lands in fair market value and usefulness before the transfer can occur.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 16, 2026HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Connected Entities

Colonie, Albany, Schenectady and 3 more

locationColonie“Town of Colonie”Map →

locationAlbany“City of Albany”Map →

locationSchenectady“City transferring parkland”Map →

locationGuilderland“Town of Guilderland”Map →

OrganizationAlbany Pine Bush preserve commission“Commission taking control of Woodlawn Preserve and gaining a new board member”Map →

otherWoodlawn Preserve“Land parcel being transferred”Map →

Sources

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www.nysenate.gov

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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