Tag: animal-cruelty

NY Senate passes legislation to strengthen protections for racehorses

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Apr. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina On Thursday, Apr. 11, the Senate approved legislation that significantly enhances protections for pets and animals, coinciding with Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. The bill now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., who represents New York Senate District 15, received the approval of his legislation S.6796A,…
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Forest Hills man criminally charged with animal cruelty for ‘brutalizing’ his puppy

Feb. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry A Forest Hills man was charged with animal cruelty and other crimes for allegedly repeatedly injuring his 10-week-old female Boston Terrier to the point where the puppy could neither walk nor stand, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Feb. 28. Paul Verite, 49, of Clyde Street, was arraigned Feb….
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