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 ) SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the... News 19 May 2026 | 06:04