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Following multiple incidents of pets dying during their grooming sessions, Sen. Tony Avella, D-Queens, has introduced legislation (S.1569-a) that would require licensing and other regulations for pet groomers in New York. The legislation, which is co sponsored by Sens. Phil Boyle, R-Bay Shore, and José Serrano, D-Bronx, would regulate pet […]
As the dust settles on primary day 2017, some of the state legislators with an eye on a job outside the state Capitol are a step closer to knowing their political futures. Eight state lawmakers were involved in primary races on Tuesday that, should they win in November, will likely […]