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Air Quality Health Advisory from @NYSDEC @HealthNYGov Monday’s AQI is forecast (5/18) is 105 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone. Air quality affects everyone but those who are part of sensitive groups—such as children, older adults, and people with asthma, lung disease, or heart conditions—are at higher risk. At this level, experts recommend that children and other sensitive individuals avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity, especially during the afternoon and early evening when ozone levels are typically highest. Watch for symptoms: 
• Coughing
• Throat irritation
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or chest tightness
• Headache or dizziness
• Fatigue
• Watery or irritated eyes
• Worsening of asthma or other lung conditions Call 911 for severe symptoms. 
Check current conditions on airnow.gov and get health guidance at nyc.gov/airquality. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants come from vehicles, construction equipment, industrial facilities, electric utilities, gasoline vapors, and chemical solvents.

Maiming & destruction of racehorses is inherent to the industry. Death at the track is, always has been, and always will be an inevitable part of racing. #HorseracingKills #EndHorseracing #Preakness #PreaknessStakes #AnimalCruelty #TripleCrown #BanHorseracing #HorseracingWrongs

The Council is tired of this 🐶💩, that’s why today we introduced the SCOOP Act which will: ✅ Add dog waste bags and dispensers to public waste baskets ✅ Place signage telling people to pick up their 🐶💩 ✅ Target enforcement of DSNY based on 311 complaints  ✅ Start a pilot program for composting dog waste ✅ Create a public education campaign   Join our new @nycscooppatrol, tag the account showing yourself scooping the 🐶💩!

The animal advocates leading the campaign to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC are Jewish. In an effort to discredit their advocacy, horse-drawn carriage driver Jill Adamski posted an antisemitic cartoon on X, implying that they're motivated by money rather than concern for the horses. The advocates have nothing to gain personally from helping the carriage horses. Instead of debating the issue on its merits, Adamski resorted to a classic antisemitic trope — portraying Jews as money-driven manipulators. In doing so, she is fanning the flames of antisemitism.

Announcing, @madmax_fluffy will be the first-ever Dog Speaker of the New York City Council! Appointed today by @speakermenin, Maxine the Fluffy Corgi was also named an honorary co-sponsor of the SCOOP Act, which will tackle dog waste in NYC by expanding access to dog waste bags, increasing public education, and establishing  a composting pilot program. Maxine and her dad, Bryan, have been advocates for the dog community in NYC and we couldn’t be prouder to see her join the ranks of NYC local dog government alongside @DogMayorNYC Simon and Deputy Dog Mayor Mini Pepper Brown.

Proud to stand with @SpeakerMenin, colleagues, and animal welfare advocates in support of the SCOOP Act. My bill, Int. 864, will make it easier for dog waste to be composted, so that when your pets have to go, it goes to a good place. Join the @nycscooppatrol today!

New Yorkers shouldn’t have to dodge 🐶 💩 on their own block. The Council has introduced the SCOOP Act to expand resources to keep our neighborhoods 🐶 💩 free. But we can’t do this alone. Join the new NYC Scoop Patrol, where you can post yourself helping clean your community and tag @nycscooppatrol.

New Yorkers, say hello to your new City Council Member!     Welcome to the Council, Carl Wilson. District 3 is in good hands.

The @TWULocal100 #nyc horse carriage veterinarian actually said this! Listen to his nonsense then watch horses actually socializing. Abuse comes in many forms. @nypost @NYCCouncil @NYCMayor @SpeakerMenin @nyclass @ABC7NY @Gothamist @amNewYork @nytimes @fox5ny @peta @wpix

@RepLangworthy Thank you for speaking out for these voiceless beagles!

You asked me to look into Marshall Farms in Wayne County, NY so I went there myself. The moment we started recording, security showed up to keep a watchful eye on us. Ridgland Farms was just the beginning. We won't stop until all dogs and cats are protected from invasive animal testing.

Philadelphia City Council is showing its soft spot for animals. Two bills were introduced last week that would ban horse-drawn carriages and foie gras. More here: audacy.com/kywnewsradio/n…

Thank you @SenWarren and @SenMarkey for standing against the dangerous anti-state's rights 'Save Our Bacon' language in the #FarmBill. “We oppose the inclusion of a provision in the House-passed Farm Bill to preempt state-level animal welfare and agricultural protection laws,” said the Senators. “This is a highly controversial and poisonous policy that ignores the will of the people. These state laws were overwhelmingly supported by a popular vote—they shouldn’t be overridden because of big-dollar lobbying. We have significant concerns about the House-passed Farm Bill, including this overreaching and harmful provision that should not be in the Farm Bill and needs to be removed.” markey.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

Astoria the Wild Turkey displays her athleticism in The Battery. Congratulations to her as she has begun her third year of living in Manhattan. 🦃 🧡 🎉🎉🎉

Approximately 1,500 beagles have been removed from a Wisconsin research facility and are now looking for new homes with the help of two animal rescue organizations. @DavidMuir reports. abcworldnewstonight.visitlink.me/2upbEV

CHAMP IS MISSING ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE: last seen near Columbus and 73rd. If you've seen or found him please go here: lostmykitty.com/details.cfm?pe… and/or phone 877-818-0060 and PLEASE RT CHAMP!

Democrats in the state Senate are again advancing legislation meant to strengthen animal protections in New York, ranging from banning harmful surgical procedures to cracking down on animal fighting rings. One bill by @SenGianaris would ban the practice of devocalization, a surgical procedure that removes tissue from an animal’s vocal cords, reducing or removing their ability to make sounds. Another bill sponsored by Gianaris would create a process for law enforcement to take civil actions against people who may be abusing their pets. Thank you @AndreaSCousins @SenatorHinchey @JamesSkoufis @NYSSenatorMRM 🐾🎉 timesunion.com/capitol/articl…

“We here in New York are taking caring for animals seriously. … These bills strengthen accountability for abusers while reinforcing our conference’s longstanding commitment to standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

The following companies are sponsors for the 2026 #KentuckyDerby there is no excuse for sponsoring #AnimalAbuse Make this year the last & cut ties with #AnimalCruelty @CocaCola @redbull @LOrealParisUSA @WhiteClaw @vineyardvines @Ford @GE_Appliances @WoodfordReserve @kroger

@WoodstockFarm We are so sorry to hear this. Thank you for giving Longfellow the best love and care all these years. 🙏

Our hearts are pretty broken — even though the animal hospital did all they could, Longfellow’s condition did not improve, and we had to say goodbye to him. 1/12