See the following links for local news on the petition

05/1/2023 – CBS NewsNY, Legislation Moving Through Albany to Allow Dogs to have State Park Beach Access

04/28/2023 – Newsday, Dog Ban on Long Island’s State Beaches Could be Lifted Under Proposed Legislation

03/16/2021 – Newsday, Petition: Let Dogs Run and Play in Water by Lifting Beach Ban in NY

03/16/2021 – CBS2, Pet Owners Petitioning to Have New York Lift Dog Ban at State Park Beaches

03/15/2021 – News12 LI, Dog Owners’ Group Creates Petition to Allow Pups on LI Beaches

03/12/2021 – WCBS 88O, Long Islanders Start Petition to Allow Dogs on Some Beaches