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EXCLUSIVE: NYS Animal Protection Federation Honors Hochul, Takes on Housing Discrimination and More in 2024 “Humane Agenda”

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Brad Aaron
Mar 21, 2024
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NYSAPF members with Governor Kathy Hochul in the capitol’s Red Room. Photo: Brad Aaron

ALBANY — Members of the New York State Animal Protection Federation ventured to Albany last week to enumerate their priorities for the 2024 state legislative session, a.k.a. the NYSAPF “humane agenda.” Measures on this year’s wish list include fewer obstacles to investigating animal crimes, tougher penalties for animal cruelty convictions, and protections for bipedal New Yorkers who face pet-related housing discrimination. 

Founded in 2010, the NYSAPF represents the interests of public and private companion animal care facilities statewide. A record number of its 110-plus members turned out for this year’s advocacy…

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