Bill Text: NY J02489 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the City of Schenectady upon the occasion of hosting its 19th Annual Little Italy StreetFest on September 7, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-05-16 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J02489 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02489-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2489

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        COMMENDING   the  City  of  Schenectady  upon  the
        occasion of hosting its  19th  Annual  Little  Italy
        StreetFest on September 7, 2024

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to  those  municipalities  that  partner  with  their  local
business  communities while recognizing celebrations which foster ethnic
pride and enhance the profile of cultural  diversity  which  strengthens
the fabric of the communities of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  the  City  of Schenectady upon the occasion of hosting its 19th
Annual Little Italy StreetFest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, on  North
Jay Street; and

  WHEREAS,   The   Schenectady  Digital  History  Archive  contains  a
chronicle entitled,  "Electric  City  Immigrants,"  which  connotes  the
significant  contributions made by Italian Americans in the city's early
years; and

  WHEREAS, For many decades, the  State  of  New  York  has  held  the
distinction of having the highest population of Italian Americans in the
United States; and

  WHEREAS, Italian-American food and winemaking are based primarily on
the  culinary  traditions  of  Southern  Italian  immigrants, although a
significant number of Northern  Italian  immigrants  also  came  to  the
United  States and also influenced this style of cuisine to some extent;
and

  WHEREAS,  Each  year  after  Labor  Day,  the  Annual  Little  Italy
StreetFest  is held, which was established in 2006 and has been a staple
in the Schenectady community, with the help of The Little Italy Business
Association; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Little  Italy  StreetFest  attracts  renowned   local
establishments  such  as  Perreca's,  More  Perreca's,  Civitello's, and
Cornell's, which serve up Italian favorites such  as  pasta,  meatballs,
Italian  ice,  gelato, tomato pie, and arancini, bringing the flavors of
Italy to the heart of Schenectady; and

  WHEREAS, The city closes  off  North  Jay  Street  for  the  day  so
residents  can  enjoy  authentic  Italian  family fun, with a full music
lineup and numerous  children's  activities,  including  face  painting,
balloons, and improvisation classes with MopCo Theatre; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious  day provides an opportunity to celebrate
the significant contributions of Italian Americans so  that  all  people
may  know and appreciate Italian history and traditions, and of the role
Italian Americans have played in Schenectady, and will continue to play,
in our communities, State and Nation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  the  City  of Schenectady upon the occasion of hosting its 19th
Annual Little Italy StreetFest on September 7, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Little Italy Business  Association  in
the City of Schenectady.