AR-News: (US NY) Animal rights group urges Yonkers to ban bowhunting

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By ERNIE GARCIA 
THE JOURNAL NEWS 
(Original publication: March 2, 2004) 
While the City Council considers an ordinance that would effectively ban 
bowhunting within the city limits, an animal rights organization is appealing to 
the city to act. 
The Yonkers-based Animal Defenders of Westchester filed a notice on Feb. 11 
with the Yonkers City Clerk, warning the city that the bowhunting of deer is a 
dangerous condition that must be addressed. 
Councilwoman Dee Barbato, R-6th District, proposed an ordinance that would 
prohibit the carrying of unsheathed bows in Yonkers. Barbato represents the 
district where residents have reported illegal bowhunting on the grounds of the 
Andrus Children's Center on North Broadway. 
Barbato said the anti-bowhunting legislation's language is under review by a 
City Council committee. 






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