"New York City Lawmaker Proposes Bird-Safety Bills Following Flaco the Owl's Tragic Death"
In response to the death of Flaco the owl, a beloved bird in New York City, Senator Brad Hoylman is working on two new bills to protect birds. The Bird Safe Buildings Act, now renamed The Flaco Act, would require new or remodeled government buildings to use materials that reduce bird collisions, while the Dark Skies Protection Act aims to reduce light pollution. These measures are intended to prevent bird deaths caused by collisions with buildings and artificial light, and to make New York City more sustainable for both birds and people.