A Queens pol wants to crack down on animal sacrifices in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens) told The Post she joined the Council\u2019s new animal welfare caucus in part to push for tougher laws prohibiting the ritualistic killing of animals, considering her district has long been plagued by\u00a0the mutilation of chickens, pigs, rats and other critters.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve seen horrific cases of animal sacrifice along the shores of Jamaica Bay,\u201d said Ariola, who represents much of The Rockways and Howard Beach.<\/p>\n Authorities inspect Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach for possible animal sacrificing. J.C. Rice<\/p>\n \u201cThrough this caucus, I want to push for stronger laws, so the people committing these crimes are actually held accountable instead of getting the slap on the wrist that\u2019s become far too common in animal-abuse cases. We need real consequences for those who harm innocent creatures.\u201d<\/p>\n Councilman Harvey Epstein (D-Manhattan), who will chair the caucus, said he plans to listen to suggestions from all members \u2013 including Ariola.<\/p>\n Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens) joined the new animal welfare caucus in part to push for tougher laws prohibiting animal sacrifices considering her district has long been plagued by\u00a0it. Michael Nagle<\/p>\n