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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...
Water Contamination Crisis in Hempstead: Urgent Plea for Funding
The village of Hempstead, New York, is facing a water contamination crisis due to concerning levels of 1,4-dioxane, a possible carcinogen, found in all nine wells. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. has issued an emergency plea to the federal government for financial assistance to cover the cost of a new water treatment system. The proposed facility, which will also remove PFAS chemicals, is priced at $55 million, with the Village Board planning to pursue a $50 million bond to kickstart the project.
New York City Might Buy Out Flood-Prone Buildings in Queens
The concept of managed retreat is something that’s spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years. In short, it finds state and municipal governments working to relocate residents from areas that are especially prone to flooding — including coastal destinations in Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard. The thinking behind it is, essentially, that it’s less expensive to relocate people than to deal with flood recovery expenses — and with climate change upping the risk of flooding in the future, it’s an understandable decision.
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