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Local Artists Feature Animal Welfare Themes
MADE IN NY EXHIBITION – March 28 through May 16, 2026 Local artists are making their debut at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY. There pieces explore current animal welfare issues and to make people aware of New York’s animal abuse such as pipelines, auctions, slauther houses, puppy mills,Continue Reading
Dark Skies Protection Act
New York State lawmakers (NYS Assembly Member Deborah Glick and former Senator Brad Holyman-Sigal) have proposed a bill that would require home and commercial property owners to shut off outdoor lights overnight. However, this proposed legislation has sparked a fierce discussion over potential safety concerns for property owners. Especially inContinue Reading
New York City Rodeo Bill Sabotaged, Again!
After years of local public concern and growing awareness about the trauma rodeos events potentially inflict on its animals, the cities citizens seems to have chosen compassion over entertainment. It seems that New York City has taken a powerful stance for animal rights by introducing a bill that will putContinue Reading
Article 26-C Takes Effect
OVERVIEW A new law has taken effect on December 15th and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds shelters and rescues of new standards that are required to be met to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in their care. You can find the lawsContinue Reading
Bill Approved for Prohibiting Glue Traps
The New York City Bar Association, through its Animal Law Committee, approved the passage of Assembly Bill A.54-B and Senate Bill S.3046-B (the “Bill”), which would amend the public buildings law to prohibiting the use of adhesive-based rodent traps (“glue traps”). This Bill would prevent the use of this cruelContinue Reading
New Bill Introduced to Prohibit the Sale of Birds in Retail Pet Stores
Assembly Bill A8327 has been introduced which seeks to prohibit the sale of birds in retail pet stores statewide. If passed, this legislation could help end the suffering of birds bred in poor conditions or captured from the wild. The bill was introduced by Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal. Wildlife trafficking playsContinue Reading
