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Liberty, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement celebrating the ruling by the New York State Supreme Court against New York City’s foie gras ban:

“A New York City ban on foie gras would devastate those who can least afford it in Sullivan County – where duck and goose farming account for millions of dollars in economic output. I’ve been fighting alongside our farming community in hopes that the court would see New York City’s ban as it is: government overreach. Today’s decision marks another victory in our fight. New York City should not be allowed to meddle in Upstate New York’s agricultural industry.”

Background:

Since taking office, Rep. Molinaro has fought against New York City’s foie gras ban and appealed directly to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to drop the ban in light of the importance of this industry to Sullivan County.