Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC.
Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC. ( Photo: NYC Council, Flickr )

A flurry of New York City Council bills aims to reduce neglected dog poop on (or in) city sidewalks, streets, flowerbeds, driveways, parks, and more.

SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop

19 May 2026 | 07:06
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New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the lingering (and aggravating) issue of unaccounted-for dog poop.

The Safe and Clean Outdoor Ownership Practices (“SCOOP”) Act, which consists of five pieces of legislation, is framed...

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