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Me-Ouch! New York Becomes First State In Nation To Ban Declawing Cats Me-Ouch! New York Becomes First State In Nation To Ban Declawing Cats
Me-Ouch! New York Becomes First State In Nation To Ban Declawing Cats New York has officially become the first state in the nation to ban the declawing of cats. Earlier this year, the New York Senate and Assembly voted to approve legislation that would eliminate the declawing of cats, following similar laws in Denver and various towns in California. On Monday, July 22, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed that bill into law, making the Empire State the first to ban the “cruel and painful procedure” that many an owner has forced on their felines. “Declawing is a cruel and painful procedure that can create physical and behavioral problems for helpless animals, an…
Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections
Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections Mimi Rocah, a former federal prosecutor, TV commentator and Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice at Pace Law School will be a featured speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 31 when Pace University hosts The Business Council of Westchester’s Political Leadership Series: "Red Wave, Blue Wave: The 2018 Mid-Term Elections." Frequently featured on MSNBC and NBC as a legal analyst, Rocah has appeared on All in With Chris Hayes, The Rachel Maddow Show, The 11th Hour, Hardball, The Last Word and other television news shows to discuss a range of topics including President Trump’s immigrant ban, th…