Reflects Support from 80 percent of voters
ALBANY–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014 – A deal was reached today on a final bill that, when passed, will ban the trade of ivory antiques in the state and increased penalties for traffickers, a move that can make significant progress in curbing the ongoing slaughter of African elephants for their tusks. The agreement was reached late last night by representatives from the Governor’s office, the New York State Assembly, and…
