I believe that the Senate Democrats refused to
allow Senator Padavan to be seated, even though the Democratic and Republican Elections
Committee members in Queens
County wanted to certify him with the belief that the math possibilities of his losing had been exhausted.
Roaming cats would no longer be picked up on sight, as the ordinance now
allows, but would be taken only if there is a signed complaint about the animal or if the cat is not wearing a collar and the owner can not be found.Larry Jones, the
county's director of health and human services, said the staff will complete its rough draft by Oct. 22 and mail copies to veterinarians,
committee members, animal rights activists and anyone else who wants to comment about the changes.