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(L) A 2 month old female terrier pit bull dog named Babcock sits in their shelter an ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) center on July 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images) / (R) dog killer Christopher Maxwell, 34. (Photo via: Albany Police Department)

N.Y. Senator Pushes For Harsher Penalties For Animal Cruelty After Bronx Man Sets Pitbull Puppy On Fire

A New York lawmaker is now advocating for increased punishment for individuals found guilty of animal cruelty crimes — after a disturbed 34-year-old man set a pit bull puppy “on fire” after leaving the dog alone with no food or water for a week.

Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) waves to the crowd while delivering a speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Former Democrat Rep. Nita Lowey Dead At 87

Former New York Representative Nita Lowey has died at 87-years-old.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) speaks to reporters during a series of votes at the Capitol on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. The House passed a bill to avert a Friday government shutdown by a 217-214 vote largely along party lines. The bill now moves to the Senate where it will need help from Democrats to move it past a filibuster. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

AOC Faces Ethics Complaint Over $4K In Payments For Dance Training

‘Squad’ member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been hit with an ethics complaint by a watchdog, accusing her of misusing taxpayer funds for dance classes.

(L) NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 11: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), officers prepare for morning operations to arrest undocumented immigrants on April 11, 2018 in New York City. New York is considered a "sanctuary city" for undocumented immigrants, and ICE receives little or no cooperation from local law enforcement. ICE said that officers arrested 225 people for violation of immigration laws during the 6-day operation, the largest in New York City in recent years. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) / (R) Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco (Photo via: Aurora Police Dept.)

Tren De Aragua Gang Leader Arrested In N.Y.C Raid: ‘Dirtbags Like This Will Continue To Be Removed’

A Venezuelan Tren de Aragua ringleader who was previously caught on video breaking into apartments in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested in a New York City raid on Tuesday.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives for a press conference at City Hall, in front of a painting of Alexander Hamilton, on June 11, 2024 in New York City. A grand jury is reportedly currently reviewing evidence in the federal corruption probe into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign fundraising. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

Eric Adams Meets With Trump To Discuss N.Y.C Jobs, Denies Talking About Legal Case

Troubled New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that he met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 10: Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo testifies before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Rayburn House Office Building at the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. Cuomo is expected to speak about his handling of the pandemic and controversial Covid-era nursing home policies, with Republicans scrutinizing his role in the state's response and allegations of undercounting nursing home deaths. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

NYC Democrats Favor Andrew Cuomo For 2025 Mayoral Election, Poll Shows

According to a new poll, ex New York governor Andrew Cuomo would easily win a ranked-choice Democrat primary election for mayor as embattled incumbent Eric Adams trailed the pack.