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Higher temperatures are worsening the spotted lanternfly problem. Here’s how to get rid of them
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymphs have started their infestation earlier than usual this year. They are also growing up sooner. On Friday, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) verified the first SLF within the five boroughs was in Long Island City, Queens. The first sighting of an adult in 2023 was in the same area nearly a week later — which might not sound like a big deal, but it is in SLF time.
NYC mom beats heat by giving neighborhood kids sidewalk pools: ‘Inner city creativity’
One Brooklyn mom is making sure summer goes swimmingly for her son and other neighborhood kids. In what’s become a summer tradition that started during the pandemic, Jasmina “Jazz” Jeter has set up a small swimming pool on the sidewalk across from her apartment in Bed-Stuy. This year, she added a second, shallower one for the littlest kids. “All the parents on the block are appreciative, because now their kids have something to do,” Jeter told The Post. “Some of the kids have never even been to the beach.” Troubled NYC man charged with first-degree murder in grisly slaying of four relatives,...
Adorable baby joey finally comes out of its mom’s pouch at the Bronx Zoo
A rare tree kangaroo born in The Bronx at the end of December has finally come out of the marsupial pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, considered endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature since 1996, can be seen poking its head out of its mother’s pouch in a post by the Bronx Zoo on X. At birth, the tree kangaroo joey is the size of a jellybean, and the majority of its physical development occurs in the mother’s pouch. Joeys don’t emerge fully from the pouch for about seven months, the zoo said, and returns to it frequently to nurse....
Potty-beaked parrot ruffles feathers in the Upper West Side: ‘Very high maintenance’
He’s got a potty-beak. An Upper West Side parrot ruffled some feathers last week when he flew the coop, prompting his owner to plaster $500 reward signs around the neighborhood, warning about the bird’s naughty penchant for saying the word “a–hole.” The three-year-old Congo African Grey named Goo-Goo was hanging out on owner Connie I’s third-floor back porch on West 76th Street July 11 when he “just decided to take off,” she said. Glam ex-CIA analyst denies she’s a South Korean spy, runs red light in cab to flee from The Post “I didn’t put [Goo-Goo] on a chain because he doesn’t really fly, he glides....
Travelers can now hitch a ride on free driverless shuttle buses at JFK airport: ‘Wave of the future’
Self-driving shuttles are taking off at JFK airport. Travelers can now hitch a free ride in two driverless buses around the Queens airport parking lot under a pilot program launched by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Tuesday. The futuristic experience seemed to intrigue some passengers — while others were more skeptical. “A little terrifying, but cool,” Maria Rosiello, a 57-year-old educator from New Jersey said of the trip. “Very clean, but it’s also brand new. It was interesting, the wave of the future.” Another traveler, Terri-Anne, of Brooklyn, said that she prefers “human judgment,” but “if it’s just a short...
New York City restaurants prepare for new outdoor dining guidelines
New York City's outdoor dining program has some new rules going into effect starting next month and restaurant owners are doing what they can now to get ready.Starting in August, businesses will have to apply to "Dining out NYC" by the end of the day on August 3rd.There will be a flat application fee of $1,500 for either a roadway or sidewalk cafe.Owners have the option to pay for both outdoor eating options for $2,100.Outdoor dining sheds first became a staple during the pandemic.Now, officials say the updated requirements will help make it a permanent fixture on city streets.ALSO READ | Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD officer at Brooklyn homeless shelter protestN.J. Burkett has the latest on the arrest.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Fake ‘And Just Like That’ Filming Notices Posted Around NYC Leave Fans Confused
Fake And Just Like That production notices are taking over New York City, leaving fans with several questions.Judge Dismisses 'Fake Famous' Idea Theft Lawsuit Fans have recently been finding fake filming notices for Max’s Sex and the City reboot posted around the city and sharing them on social media. Many of them feature wild plot details about the third season, which is currently being filmed. “After getting hit by a Citi Bike, Carrie retains Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) from Liar Liar as her lawyer,” one notice read, while another added, “Carries goes on a bad date with Mr. Bean (the character) and then accidentally...
7 Freshest Fish Markets In NYC To Buy Your Seafood At
If you’re a seafood lover in NYC, it’s safe to say you’re pretty spoiled. Not only is there some of the world’s best seafood restaurants all around the city, but you can easily scour some of the fresh, high-quality oceanic delights for yourself. There’s plenty of world-class fish markets around NYC to pick up the latest catch, including the world’s second largest one in Fulton Fish Market. Next time you’re in search of some striped sea bass or you need some lobster to finish off your next big dinner, these are the places to go. Lobster Place resides inside the...
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