Sentences with phrase «seek approval from the state legislature»

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In April, Borough President Katz urged the city to seek the necessary approval from the state legislature pursuant to the Public Trust Doctrine, which establishes that parks and other natural resources should be preserved for public enjoyment and that alienation of parkland must be authorized by the New York State legislastate legislature pursuant to the Public Trust Doctrine, which establishes that parks and other natural resources should be preserved for public enjoyment and that alienation of parkland must be authorized by the New York State legislaState legislature.

But spokesman Tom Mailey, in an email, says under state law, the governor's agencies do not have to seek approval from the legislature to close a prison as long as a one year notice is given.