Assaulting a retail worker will carry felony charges if N.Y. elected officials get their way
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Assaulting a retail worker would carry heavier punishments if a piece of state legislation becomes law.
State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) joined fellow law makers and advocates to call for passage of her bill that would make it a felony to assault workers at retail stores.
“It is so crucial that we recognize the importance of protecting small businesses and their workers. Retail workers are really the backbone of so many communities, and they deserve to feel safe when they clock into work,” Scarcella-Spanton said. That’s why I’m sponsoring this legislation — it demands accountability for those who commit these crimes against innocent workers just trying to make ends meet. We are sending a clear message that we prioritize the well-being of our retail employees.”
