Hochul Signs Bill Banning Retail Store Sale of Pets

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday that will prohibit the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits at retail pet stores. The ban on sales will take effect in 2024. Under the law, pet stores will be able to rent their space to shelters for adoptions. Read More …

Covid-19 Update: Infections Continue to Climb

Gov. Kathy Hochul reported the following Covid-19 updates on Sunday, as the state recorded a sharp spike in cases, attributed to indoor gatherings and waning immunity, and the omicron variant on top of the delta variant. Test Results Reported – 267,422 Total Positive – 22,478 Percent Positive – 8.41% 7-Day Average Read More …