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Turtle rescue on L.I. removes extraordinary beak from pet box turtle
JAMESPORT, N.Y. -- A 70-year-old pet turtle is slowly coming out of its shell and learning how to walk and eat, thanks to a Bronx man who recognized it needed help.Recovering turtles by the hundreds make Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons home. However, the one that's turning heads was brought in by a family unsure how to help him.Meet "Mr. Bubbles"Prior to arriving at the rescue on Long Island, "Mr. Bubbles," as he is known, looked like an adorable cross between a duck and a turtle, but his situation was far from ducky."When I first saw the picture I was...
NYPD agitator who attacks cops online tries to bar photogs from court — so he’s not harassed: ‘Ridiculous’
An NYPD agitator who routinely goes online to attack New York’s Finest tried to get press photographers barred from his court appearance on menacing raps Tuesday — so he wouldn’t get harassed. Terrell Harper, 42, pushed his lawyer to seek the special treatment as he faces menacing, mischief and burglary charges for allegedly hurling a burning hat at the officer’s home during a demonstration he shared footage of online last week. Harper’s lawyer had initially agreed to the photogs in the Brooklyn courtroom, then after conferring with his client, who was wearing a surgical mask, changed his tune. “We object to the press...
Get Ready for Change: NYC’s First HBCU Early College Prep High School Set to Launch in September 2025, Offering Free Diplomas and Degrees
NYC is set to launch its first-ever HBCU Early College Prep High School in September 2025. This groundbreaking initiative offers students a chance to earn free diplomas and degrees, empowering the next generation. The post Get Ready for Change: NYC’s First HBCU Early College Prep High School Set to Launch in September 2025, Offering Free Diplomas and Degrees appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Their boss got indicted. We asked agency leaders if Mayor Adams could still run NYC.
Mayor Adams visits an NYPD officer in the hospital on Sept. 15, 2024, after police shot four people in a subway station. The heads of seven key agencies that shape New Yorkers’ daily lives shied away from supporting the mayor. [ more › ]
Seaport Strike Threatens NYC: Soaring Wine Prices & Rotting Produce
The looming longshoremen's strike at seaports along the East Coast could have significant impacts on New York City's supply chains. Experts predict potential spikes in wine prices and the risk of fruit going bad on ships waiting outside the harbor. The strike would be the first of its kind in nearly 50 years and could halt freight operations at numerous maritime ports from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. With potential economic losses estimated at up to $5 billion per day nationwide, the strike stems from demands for higher wages and enhanced job protections in response to increased automation.
Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty Game 2: WNBA Playoffs free live stream
The WNBA Playoffs pick back up on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and and the first game of the doubleheader is Game 2 of the 2023 WNBA Finals rematch with the New York Liberty hosting the Las Vegas Aces at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The game is scheduled to start at...
Embark On An Actual Ghost Tour At Manhattan’s Most Haunted House This Halloween
From a victorian trolley that takes you on a haunted tour of Brooklyn to all the haunted places around NYC to this Tim Burton-themed bar and restaurant, New York City is certainly no stranger to the things that go bump in the night, and this Halloween you can go on an actual ghost tour at Manhattan’s most haunted attraction–the Merchant’s House Museum! Allow us to explore old haunts and tell you a ghost story… 190 years ago in 1832, hatter Joseph Brewster built a row house on Fourth Street in what was then a quiet, exclusive NYC suburb. Three years...
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