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J 1344: Congratulating the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory upon the occasion of winning an Emmy Award for its participation in NASA's 2024 solar eclipse live broadcast
What J 1344 does, verified January 14, 2026
The legislative body is honoring and paying tribute to the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory for their participation in NASA's 2024 solar eclipse live broadcast. The center won an Emmy Award for its contribution to the program, which was a complex live special that gathered nearly 40 million live and replay views across NASA distribution channels. The center used its high-powered telescopes and specialized software to provide a live view of the eclipse as it occurred over Tupper Lake, New York. The center also hosted an event simultaneously, gathering over 15,000 people to witness the historical event. The recognition acknowledges the hard work of the center's board, staff, and volunteers, who made the event possible.
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Quick answers about J 1344
- What is the current status of J 1344?
- As of January 14, 2026, J 1344 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on January 13, 2026, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 1344 pass?
- Yes. J 1344 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action January 13, 2026). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote J 1344, and where is it now?
- J 1344 was authored by Sen. Daniel Stec.
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| Jan. 13, 2026 | ADOPTED |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Jan. 08, 2026 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 8, 2026 · 476 words
Senate Resolution No. 1344 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory upon the occasion of winning an Emmy Award for its participation in NASA's 2024 solar eclipse live broadcast WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay tribute to those organizations whose commitment and creative talents have contributed to the entertainment and cultural enrichment of their community, the State of New York, the Nation, and the world; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory upon the occasion of winning an Emmy Award for its participation in NASA's 2024 solar eclipse live broadcast; and WHEREAS, During the 2024 total solar eclipse, NASA executed a complex live program that required close collaboration with several locations along the line of totality, including the Adirondack Sky Center; and WHEREAS, NASA's program, titled "2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA," won the News and Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Live News Special, a prestigious award in television programming; and WHEREAS, The live coverage program has gathered nearly 40 million live and replay views across NASA distribution channels, and the broadcast was picked up in 2,208 hits on 568 channels in 25 countries, making this broadcast internationally known and respected; and WHEREAS, As part of this NASA program, the Adirondack Sky Center utilized its high-powered telescopes and specialized software to provide a live view of the eclipse as it occurred over Tupper Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, In tandem with providing live coverage for this broadcast, the Adirondack Sky Center simultaneously hosted an event titled "Totality in Tupper," which gathered over 15,000 people in Tupper Lake, New York, to witness this historical event; and WHEREAS, Adirondack Sky Center Board President Seth McGowan was responsible for leading the totality event and working directly with NASA and other stakeholders to ensure the live coverage was executed flawlessly; and WHEREAS, While the Emmy Award is in Seth McGowan's name, he has made it clear that the credit should go to the entire Adirondack Sky Center's board, staff, and volunteers for their efforts; and WHEREAS, The hard work of all the individuals involved in executing the NASA live broadcast at the Adirondack Sky Center has allowed individuals from around the world to experience the historical 2024 total solar eclipse from the viewpoint of Tupper Lake, New York, and their efforts should be recognized; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory upon the occasion of winning an Emmy Award for its participation in NASA's 2024 solar eclipse live broadcast; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory.
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