NYC will spend $180K in effort to curb rampant dog poop problem
They’re on poop patrol. The City Council is waging a war against dog poop – passing four laws…
Bronx man sentenced for torturing and killing cat he had brought home
The Bronx Supreme Court building. Photo via Google Maps A 26-year-old Bronx man was sentenced to two years…
A brief history of New York City’s neverending horse carriage controversy
In a city as disagreement-prone as New York, even horses have the power to divide us. New York…
A brief history of New York City’s neverending horse carriage controversy
In a city as disagreement-prone as New York, even horses have the power to divide us. New York…
NYC Councilwoman eyes eliminating live fish as prizes at carnivals
A Queens pol is pushing new legislation to ban giving away live fish as novelty prizes at NYC-based…
Center for Biological Diversity sues over protections for queen conch.
“Strombus gigas (queen conch) on Grand Cayman Island by the Caribbean Sea. Photo by James St. John The…
New York Zoo Contemplating Transferring Its Last Elephant to Sanctuary So the Animal Isn’t Alone
NEED TO KNOW The Bronx Zoo is considering relocating its last elephant, Patty, to a Tennessee sanctuary after…
NYC budget provides $1.5M in freebies for furry friends — including new pet-food pantry
The newly passed city budget will shell out $1.5 million in freebies for the Big Apple’s furry friends…
NYC carriage horse collapses and dies in Central Park, traumatizing parkgoers
A carriage horse collapsed and died in Central Park on Tuesday — traumatizing parkgoers and prompting advocates to…
Happy the elephant euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal’s behavior and became the crux…
Beloved Bronx Zoo elephant dies at 55, leaving behind a lasting legacy
NEW YORK (TNND) — The Bronx Zoo announced the death of Happy, its beloved Asian elephant who spent…
Happy the elephant euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, euthanized at Bronx Zoo NEW YORK — Happy, a…