Sunday, May 15, 2011
Legislation awaits signature of county executive to require store owners to screen customers for pet abuse.
A bill passed by the Suffolk County Legislature May 10 could require pet sellers to screen potential customers before a sale is made, further strengthening a bill passed last year to help prevent animals from falling into the wrong hands. The bill currently awaits the signature of County Executive Steve Levy. Last year, Suffolk County approved the first public registry of convicted animal abusers of its kind under “Justin’s Law,” following the arrest of Sachem resident Sharon McDonough’s for felony animal cruelty in 2009. “Cooper’s bill,” sponsored by Legislative Majority Leader Jon Cooper, D-Lloyd Harbor, would require county pet stores, breeders and animal shelters to ask for photo identification from prospective owners and adopters. …
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
His bill would require drivers to clean snow from vehicle roofs.
Suffolk County Legislative Majority Leader Jon Cooper, D-Lloyd Harbor, has authored a bill to keep drivers safe from winter weather hazards by requiring motorists to clean accumulated snow and ice off their vehicles. Cooper’s bill creates a two-tiered enforcement mechanism. If law officers see a person driving their vehicle without first removing the snow or ice accumulation, officers could stop the motorist and issue a $75 fine. If a driver did not properly clear their vehicle and the dislodged snow or ice causes personal injury or property damage, the driver could face fines between $200 and $1,500. These fines would be in addition to any other unsafe driving penalties that are already enforced. Cooper’s proposed law also has dual fine …
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tips from attorney Leslie Tayne.
For many Americans, money is tight. Not having a budget and making frivolous purchases are no longer options. But, what do you do when your child wants the brand new toy that his or her friend has? How do you explain your finances and what is appropriate to say? Leslie H. Tayne, founder of the Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C., a legal firm that delivers comprehensive strategic consulting and support services with practice specialties in consumer unsecured debt resolution, consumer bankruptcy alternatives and avoidance offers the following tips when explaining finances to children: Age Appropriate Discussions "As a mother of three, I always tell my clients to consider age …
Clifford Sondock
9:34 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ridiculous. Our legislators have too much time on their hands. The county is going broke and is too restrictive on people and business...and they are passing laws to regualte the pet industry. Give me a break! more ›