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K 426: Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of Zeina's Cafe of Utica, New York
What K 426 does, verified September 28, 2025
This legislative body recognizes and commends Zeina's Cafe of Utica, New York, for its 15-year anniversary. The cafe has positively impacted its community by providing a friendly environment for patrons to gather and share their thoughts. The owners, Albert and Layla Zeina, are well-versed in customer service and make everyone feel like family. The cafe has contributed to the local and state economies, and the legislative body acknowledges its exceptional business and wishes it continued success.
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Quick answers about K 426
- What is the current status of K 426?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 426 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 5, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 426 pass?
- Yes. K 426 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 5, 2025). 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 K 426, and where is it now?
- K 426 was authored by Asm. Marianne Buttenschon.
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| May. 05, 2025 | adopted |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 5, 2025 · 328 words
Assembly Resolution No. 426 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon COMMEMORATING the 15th Anniversary of Zeina's Cafe of Utica, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize illustrious culinary establishments which have positively impacted and substantially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Zeina's Cafe of Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, A landmark within its community, Zeina's Cafe has been serving up fresh Mediterranean dishes since opening in April 2010; and WHEREAS, The remarkable success of Zeina's Cafe is due in large part to its lively owners, Albert and Layla Zeina, whose warmth and hospitality are easily recognized by their loyal patrons; this dynamic couple is well-versed in customer service and truly makes everyone who walks through their door feel like family; and WHEREAS, Albert Zeina moved to Utica in 1970 when he was a teenager; he and Layla met when he was on a short visit to Lebanon and she moved to Utica in 1992 and together they started a family; and WHEREAS, For 15 years, Zeina's Cafe has stood as a beloved establishment which has provided a friendly, open environment for patrons to collectively gather and share their thoughts, ideas and life experiences; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Zeina's Cafe of Utica, New York, and to offer best wishes to Albert and Layla Zeina for continued success in all their future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Albert and Layla Zeina.
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