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Top Stories- Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in ManhattanThe blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.
- How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor CompetitionDid a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?
- Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.
- Van Ritshie, Who Recorded Long Island Rail Road Announcements, DiesVan Ritshie, who recorded the announcements on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, died this month at age 80.
- Homes for Sale in New York and New JerseyThis week’s properties are a seven-bedroom in West Islip, N.Y., and a seven-bedroom in Westfield, N.J.
- Man Convicted in 1989 Murder of Yusuf Hawkins to Present New EvidenceThe death of Yusuf Hawkins in Brooklyn set off months of protests. Joseph Fama, who prosecutors say shot the 16-year-old in a melee, will get a chance to prove his innocence.
- New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.
- Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under CarA volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.
- New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 TollGov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.
- Amtrak Service Restored in Northeast After Power Issues Cause DisruptionTrain service had been snarled between New Haven, Conn., and Washington because of a fire in the Bronx and fallen wires in Philadelphia.
- Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
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Author Archives: Caryn Kaufman
Evening Lecture Series: Tree-Top Highways
Explore monkey movement and behavior with this month’s guest lecturer Kevin McLean. Get the rush hour report from Panama – it’s a jungle out there! $5 suggested donation. Refreshments will be served. This lecture, taking place in the Hanson Exploration … Continue reading
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Family Favorite Chris Rowlands LIVE
Famous for getting everyone involved, Rowlands brings animals to life through kid-friendly songs, dance, puppets, and colorful props. Chris creatively blends music, comedy, and education to create fast paced, interactive shows that teach and inspire young people. Children are invited … Continue reading
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National Zookeeper Week
Our zookeepers are both educators and wildlife ambassadors who not only keep our animals healthy and happy but also teach our visitors about conservation. Come to the zoo this week, say hello to our zookeepers, and enjoy the fun-filled activities … Continue reading
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Party for the Planet! – Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27
Join Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo as we celebrate the 44th anniversary of Earth Day! Our Earth Day event on April 26 and 27 is about encouraging local, organic, earth-friendly choices as a way of promoting better health for our planet and … Continue reading
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