The following is a statement from Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) -
As a lifelong dog and animal lover, I am glad to see the Majority is following the example that I established in 2019 when I introduced and spearheaded the passage of legislation banning the outdoor tethering of animals during extreme heat or, as we have been experiencing all winter in Nassau County, dangerous cold.
I support any proposal that will strengthen the regulations that I helped to establish in 2019, ensure the humane treatment of animals in Nassau County, and enact punishments and penalties that will serve as a powerful deterrent to cruel and inhumane behavior.
I implore stakeholders at every level of government to educate the public about the regulations that are in place, take all necessary steps to enforce these laws, and prosecute the perpetrators of cruel and heinous acts against animals to the fullest extent of the law.