‘Peanut’s Law’ would reform animal seizure practices
‘Peanut’s Law’ would reform animal seizure practices
October 28, 2025- Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz, a Long Island Republican, explains why he thinks the high-profile seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel in 2024 warrants reforming the procedures for state environmental conservation officers. In the aftermath of the incident, DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton said they reviewed their policies for handling wildlife.
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