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DRIVERS could face a new steep $750 fine under a proposed legislation aimed at protecting pets on the street.

Lawmakers in New York City have introduced the Paws Act, a bill seeking to punish drivers and repeat offenders who harm or kill service animals or pets while on the road.

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Currently, road laws in the Big Apple protect pedestrians, cyclists, and animals such as sheep, cattle, and goats.

But now, city officials are looking to pass a new enhanced bill dubbed the Paws Act, which stands for Protecting Animals Walking on the Street.

Under the proposed legislation, penalties against offenders would increase when a driver injures or kills a pet.

“Over one million pets call New York home, and they play an important role in our lives, whether they be service animals, guide dogs, or just members of the family,” New York State Senator Andrew Goundares said.

“But right now, our traffic law treats them like disposable property.

“The Paws Acts recognizes the dignity and value of these nonhuman New Yorkers, and ensures our laws send a clear message to reckless drivers: paws your vehicle to let pets pass.”

The proposed bill would increase the maximum penalty from $100 to $500 for striking a pet and leaving the scene for first-time offenders.

The legislation would also increase the minimum fine from $50 to $00 for a second violation.

The maximum fine under the bill would also rise from $150 to $750 for a second-time offense.

Drivers involved in hit-and-run incidents involving a service or guide dog would see the minimum fine go up from $50 to $250 for a first-time violation.

These animals are a lifeline and the penalties for harming one should be more than the price of a parking ticket.

Assembly Member Harvey Epstein.

“Pets are much more than just animals,” New York Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal said.

“They are companions, members of our families, and in the case of service animals they are a crucial resource that disabled New Yorkers need to live their everyday lives.

“But right now the lives of those animals are dramatically undervalued and as a result they are suffering from the same traffic violence that is plaguing all New Yorkers but getting none of the attention or legal protection humans get.”

Hoylman-Sigal added, “That changes with the Paws Act, which will increase the penalties for injuries or killing companion animals in car crashes.”

Pet owner Jason Dilmanian underscored the importance of including scooters and electric bikes in the list of potential offenders who could face fines.

“It’s not just cars, it could be any kind of vehicle, it could be scooters, electric bikes, but with some of those vehicles especially, people can be reckless, but also with cars,” Dilmanian told ABC affiliate WABC-TV.

“The fact that the penalty was so low if someone were to hit or kill a dog, that was really surprising.”

The bill is expected to be voted on in the next legislative session in 2025.

“Our pets are members of our family,” Assembly Member Harvey Epstein said.

“Nearly every day for the past 10 years, I have walked my rescue dog Homer through the East Village.

“Reckless driving endangers their lives and the current penalties do not adequately account for the damage done.

“Especially for people with disabilities, these animals are a lifeline and the penalties for harming one should be more than the price of a parking ticket.”

THE Oakland A’s final home game was filled with emotion, and even the broadcasters couldn’t hold in their tears.

The Athletics are moving out of the city after this season despite pleas from fans to keep the team.

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The plans are to relocate the A’s to Las Vegas eventually, but they will play in Sacramento, California until their Vegas stadium is complete.

The A’s current home, the Oakland Coliseum, was sold out with over 40,000 fans to say goodbye to their beloved team.

In a storybook ending, the A’s won their final game in Oakland and shared a tearful goodbye with fans after the game.

Oakland A’s analysts Brodie Brazil and Bip Roberts were tasked with breaking down the action from the day after the game, but couldn’t do much else than cry.

“This is not easy,” Brazil said.

“You’re a baseball guy, I should be asking you about double plays and hitters going the other way.

“But we’re also Bay Area people, born and raised in the East Bay. You’re a community guy from Oakland.

“What’s your initial takeaway on how today played out?”

All Roberts could do was reach for a tissue and hold his head in his hands while he cried.

“That’s all I got for you bro,” he said with his head in his hands.

MLB fans have been in outrage ever since it was announced that the A’s would move out of Oakland, and fans haven’t ceased their outcry.

“Gotta give Oakland props. They showed up, represented and gave their best. I hope MLB sees this and gets the message,” one fan said.

“Oakland deserves better,” another fan said.

“Yankees fan here and I feel bad for all the A’s fans today. Such a sad day,” a third fan said.

“Bip has me in tears on this post-game,” a fourth fan said.

“Keep the Oakland chants going. Don’t bend the knee to Vegas or Sacramento. Keep calling them ‘Oakland Athletics,’ and that’s how they’ll stay and be remembered,” a fifth fan said.

Even members of MLB media aren’t holding back about the A’s being pulled away from Oakland.

National reporter Jeff Passan shared a scathing review of the situation.

“The Oakland A’s were killed by greed,” he wrote.

“Do not allow the people responsible for this to spin it any other way. John Fisher did not have to move this team.

“Major League Baseball and its owners did not need to be complicit in it. This was a choice. A wrong one. History will sneer.”

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