May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a bid to strengthen legal protections for pet owners, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced “Penny’s Law,” new legislation aimed at holding negligent dog owners criminally accountable when their pets cause harm to other animals. The bill, announced this week, seeks to close a legal loophole that…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato recently introduced two pro-law enforcement bills aimed at addressing the ongoing police staffing shortage in New York City. These bills, A.5376 and A.3968, were included in the New York State Assembly One House Budget and are a key component of a broader strategy…