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Sloth’s visit to NYC tattoo parlor Haven Studio sparks city fine, denials from business
A sloth visited Brooklyn — and sparked trouble with the city Health Department. The Long Island man who recently abandoned his Sloth Encounters storefront in the Town of Islip after legal action from local officials allegedly brought the exotic South American beasts to Kings County and is now facing a fine. The Dec. 8 visit at tattoo parlor Haven Studio brought the business a $500 penalty, while wildlife exhibitor Larry Wallach was issued a summons for bringing the creatures without a permit and now faces a July 2 hearing, the city Health Department said. Haven Studio denied the incident, claiming the information sloths...
Prospect Park Zoo reopens with much fanfare in Brooklyn
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn is open again for the first time since September. The property closed after flood waters heavily damaged it during Tropical Storm Ophelia. Craig Piper, the director of City Zoos for the Wildlife Conservation Society, explained that the zoo “sustained a total loss of our electrical […]
Report: Whitman Mall, Restaurant File Competing Lawsuits
The Walt Whitman Shops is locked in a legal battle with a restaurant that has not opened, according to a lawsuit, the Long Island Business News reported Friday. Whitman Mall LLC sued Fat Bones LLC, which does business as Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue and Tiny’s Cantina, Read More ...
5 Hometowns In New York Among ‘Dirtiest’ In America
If you live or plan to visit any of these locations across New York State you "may want to buy some air fresheners, mouse traps, or a can of Raid." That's what LawnStarter states in its recently updated list highlighting the "Dirtiest Cities in America." The Top 5 Dirtiest Cities...
Mayor Adams talks early education, college protests
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams joined PIX on Politics to discuss a broad range of topics, including the city’s lifeguard shortage, library funding, waitlists for early education seats and the NYPD’s conduct during college protests. On protests on college campuses, Adams continues to say the NYPD showed a great level of discipline […]
Tri-state area has lots to do during the Memorial Day Weekend: ‘going to be spectacular’
NEW JERSEY (PIX11)—If you are not going anywhere for this Memorial Day weekend or staying in the tri-state area, you are not alone. But there is so much you can do, even if it is something simple, such as going to your local park and enjoying the fact that it may not be as crowded. […]
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