New York Laws authorize sale of abandoned canal lands
Legislative text amends chapter provisions to empower state agencies to abandon and sell canal lands and structures deemed useless to the canal system. It details definitions, filing procedures, public hearings, notice requirements, appraisal, and transfer processes including sales to municipalities, corporations, or private buyers, with safeguards and timelines. The act specifies reporting, board action, and publication rules for abandonment resolutions and valuations.
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New York
Senate
Publc
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Canal
Oswego
Edding
Reed
Canal ‘Board
Canal Board
Mar Br
Suveror
Iuperintendent of Public Works
Escollenges
Simms
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Villege
Gally
Teea
Andressea
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Pudie
Jar Office
Oruilleee
Abandoned canal lands and structures sale rights act
The text outlines procedures for selling or conveying abandoned canal lands and structures in cities or villages at appraised value, notices to owners, and preservation rights. It details public or private sales to cities, parceling by blocks, and bridge access provisions for canal land parcels, plus duties of the land office and timing for notices and filings. It also covers sale of lands within cities, maintenance cessation, and proceeds disposition to fund canal improvements.
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Commissioners of
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Ehsisie
Vilege
Tach Office
Anc
Shereen
Land Office
Commissioners of the Land Office
Acity
Su & Fund
Coral Board
Commissioners of Land Office
Canal Board
State of New York
Secretary of State
Francis M. Hugo
New York City Amends Plumber Licensing Law in 1914 Act
The 1914 act amends the general city law to add a new section requiring licensing for plumbers. It mandates metal license plates or signs displayed in every city shop, with a unique identification number and the owner’s business location. It sets deadlines for boards to prepare plates and outlines penalties for unlicensed practice.
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New York
Senate
Assembly
Eheh City
Piam
Board
Department of Health
New York Plumbers License Rules and Property Gift Grant
A historical statute excerpt details licensing penalties for plumbers in New York City, including fees for master plumbers and plate issuance, with violations risking license forfeiture and fines up to 100 dollars. It also reports a deed of gift acceptance by the state of New York for Granby Oswego property, to be used as a public park under the American Scenic and Historic Reservation Society, with control terms and immediate effect.
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Department of Health
Board of Plumbers
City of
New York
Ing Board of Plumbers
Joan
Francis
Hugo
Laws OF
Bay Authority
Frederick A. Emerick
Yanks
Granby
Oswe Bo
State of
Senate
Assembly
Granbr
County of
Oswego
Smite
Oswego River
Bettie Island
Mil Seatnd
Starch Factory Island
American Scenic and Historic Reservation Society
Seid Park
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Secretary of State
Francis BM Hugo
New York Amends Education and District Clerk Provisions
The text describes amendments to the education law and district clerk duties, including apportionment of rents, immediate act effect, and contracts for education of children in cities or districts with state normal schools. It covers notifying county treasurers, contracts between state education and local boards, and requirement for approval by the Regents.
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New York
State of
Senate
Assembly
Hfa Insurance
State of New York
Ss- EI
Francis M. Hugo
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Commissioner of Education
Lesal
Soaré
Regents
Commissoner of Education
Francis S Hugo
Secretary of State
Fire department membership expansion for nonresidents
New York Chapter 26 amends village law to allow residents outside village boundaries to join the village fire department by resolution. It adds subdivision ten, granting all rights and duties of members if their area receives village fire protection. Enacted April 3, 186 with governor's approval. takes effect immediately.
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New York
Sre
State of
Senate
Assembly
State of New York
Secretary of State
Maid Criginal Lax
New York Tenement Yard Space Amendment Enacted
An act amends the tenement house law to require a central yard space in through lots between streets. For lots 70 to 105 feet deep, the yard must run full width, at least 12 feet deep, extending across the lot and increasing with depth as specified in the law. Exceptions apply when no basement and cellar ceiling is within two feet of curb level.
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New York
Senate
Assembly
Sail House
State of New York
Secretary of State
Francis S. Hugo
Secretary of
Legal notice of yard and tenement requirements and tax roll listings
A lengthy legal extract describes yard space requirements for fireproof tenement houses, including central lot yards, elevation of yards above beam level, and connections between sections when buildings run street to street. It then lists tax arrears for various parcels in towns including Blooming Grove Corswall Highlands Crawford Deerpark and Greenville with parcel numbers owners and assessed taxes.
Vermon Place and Walden Area Land Tax List Summary
The notice lists numerous parcels in the towns of Mount Hope Newsbergel Walden Wick and related areas with parcel numbers, owners, and taxes. It details boundaries by adjacent lands and highways, noting estates such as Vernon Place plus multiple houses and lots with taxes ranging from under a dollar to several hundred dollars. Names include George W. Bross Birs Myra At Corlwin and Virgil Hewxhurst among others.
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Goshen
N. Sune
Blooming Grove
O'Day
Patrick
Hugh Lenney
Tuestes
Winegartier
B. Bleren
Gifford Park
Fle
Stevenson
Susan
Felows
Yeading
Willem Buworth
Jonn Bauri
Ontano BR Zb Co
Firthelstre
Crawford
Ennis’ Simon
Mrs. Omsbee
George Emp
Dunn & Riehl
County Erie
Tanks
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Hertwood Club
Flesel
Jane
Goshen, S
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George W. Bross
Birs
Myra
Corlwin
Forto Ardner
A. Clark
P. A
Jerish
Ps Bounéec
H C. Glacer
Bighmay
Iacés
Jacres
Vernon Place
George Orth
Caryy Highway
Gallawar
George
Montcomery Cr
Welden
Virgil Hiawxhurst
Ulster Ave
X.Y
Mount Hope
Brighton
Edward
Cle Gumper
Greie
Deerpark
Newsbergel
Iver Head
P. Con
Bray
Joseph Tt
Brion Ave
Ss of
Snyder
Robert Leach
T. Wiliams
Brendege
Lenés
Tazes
Fork Board of W Water Supply
C. Baxter
TL Seitt
W. G Boss
Spusuaide
Dominick Huownes
Newburgh Trace
Pilerpont Ary
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New Wieldlor
Old Forge Paper Co
Bousdeau
Moodna Creek
Moodna Chapel
Sirs
Janet Barlow
York Ontario & Western RB. BR
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George W. Hartin
W. L. Cox
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Levi J. Edsall
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Eleanor Smith
John Hagstrom
Horace Asx3ar
George W. Thome
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Main St
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Sayer Lorber Co
Eris R
Bockover
Sanford
Thomas Merritt
Forris Topper
Minevnk and
Deerpark Turnpike Co
John Cutt
Town OF Highlands
Pascoe
Harry
Mountain Ave
George and
Gussie Meyers
Buttermilk Falls
Jands
Nancy Bohert
Drew
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Cornelius
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Wiese
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Virgil Hewxhurst
Waldes
Texas
Hedden
Willem _Houge
Beirview
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Ostrander
Cherlet
Walden
N. FL
New York Board of Water Supply
Kimy Bowder
Alex Campbell
Sar Pepp
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Feller
Fuller
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Anton
Helsey
Joe Margavitch
Kelsey
Geirs
William Brine
Lon Barner Road
Wiliam McPerk
Qaster Highway
Jerserkins
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Cook John A
Michael Space
Craw
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Joseph Jerrick
Greenwood Take
Fannie Bitchcock
Thoericks
Isely Barrett
Febecca Brown
George Wy. Myatt
George W. Hyaik
Eeeonee Dees
Gevigan
Dome
Chertes & Wisner
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Warwick
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Cry Estate
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Wilhem Arnett Beuse
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