Minneapolis just legalized beekeeping this spring. here is their ordinance which seems generous. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2009-meetings/20090424/docs/Honeybees-Ch-74- Ordn.pdf My understanding is Marla Spivak had a major influence on the ordinance langauge and was a great asset and source of credibility in the city hearings. Maybe you can find a similar person who would lend a voice in the NY region. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html