Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
Queens lawmakers are celebrating the passage of a long-sought bill that would provide a full real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability—a significant measure aimed at easing the financial burdens of some of New York’s most severely injured service members.
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who represents neighborhoods across central and southwestern Queens, including Forest Hills, Glendale and Ozone Park, announced the Senate’s passage of the bill (S.1183/A.74) on June 20. The bill, which he has carried since 2019, was passed by the New York State Assembly for the first time this year, with Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who represents Rockaway and parts of southern Queens, as the lead sponsor.
“This legislation is about respect, dignity, and responsibility,” said Addabbo, who serves on the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. “Veterans who live with a 100% service-connected disability have given everything in the defense of our nation. They deserve more than just our thanks—they deserve real, tangible support.”