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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...
Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day
A time honored tradition for Memorial Day, Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale seeks volunteers to place American flags on veteran’s graves on May 25 at 8 a.m. and to return to the cemetery on June 1 at 8 a.m. to remove the flags. No registration required. For more info, call 631-454-4949.
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