Tag: animal-welfare-nyc

Senator Addabbo advances animal welfare bills and battery storage safety legislation

Addabbo animal welfare battery storage bill

Apr. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo has recently taken action on animal welfare protection and public concern by introducing and co-sponsoring several key legislative initiatives.  These efforts aim to improve the lives of animals across the state and respond to growing concerns about the placement and safety of battery energy storage…

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

Avian flu

Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…