NYC Councilwoman eyes eliminating live fish as prizes at carnivals
Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino wants to ban giving away live goldfish as carnival prizes in NYC, citing animal cruelty concerns after teens tortured fish won at a Whitestone school fair.
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- Published: Jul 11, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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