The registry, Ariola said, would go a long way toward protecting New York's animals by allowing rescues and other agencies to quickly search the names of potential adoption applicants, and prevent any sale or adoption by people who are known to cause harm to animals.
"As alleged, the defendants used their leadership positions to loot public funds from an organization devoted to serving vulnerable New Yorkers," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said in a statement.
Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.: The City Planning Commission will meet to vote on the following land use applications: St. Raymond Demapping, MTA 125th and Lexington Rezoning, 1551 Broadway MiD Signage Text Amendment and SP, Barbey Building, 29th Street Towers, Fashion Tower, Furcraft Building, Lefcourt Clothing Center, 1720 Atlantic Avenue Rezoning, 699 - 703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning, Brooklyn CD 5 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition, Queens CD 3 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acq., and 242 Seigel Street Bulk Authorization. The CPC will also hold public hearings on: Praise Tabernacle, NYCTA Tuskegee Airmen Way City Map Change, Coney Island Business Improvement District, and Herkimer-Williams.
"The Bronx is really showing up, once again, as the top producers in affordable housing," said NYHC Executive Director Rachel Fee. Over the last decade, Bronx Council districts account for five of the 10 areas that saw the greatest number of new units.
