Governor Cuomo has signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele which would grant the Village of Sag Harbor jurisdiction in establishing a vessel regulation zone and regulating vessels in waters more than 1500 feet from shore.

An exponential increase in the number and variety of transient vessels occupying the waters surrounding the Village has led to a greater demand for anchoring and mooring locations. Vessels are haphazardly mooring themselves outside of the current 1500 foot boundary, posing a safety hazard to fellow boaters, swimmers, and other watercraft users. This new law will allow the Village of Sag Harbor to create a well-organized and regulated mooring field to ensure the future safety and enjoyment of Sag Harbor's waters.