As these solutions develop, opportunities will emerge for farmers, local governments and investors to get returns through bat conservation.
Brooklyn Heights parrot Roxy recovered after specialist treatment at AMC for a serious condition and is now thriving with her owners.
A bill proposed by Councilmember Harvey Epstein would outlaw the sale of sticky boards that doom furry critters to a slow, painful death.
A red fox somehow slipped onto a cargo ship that traveled from Southampton, England, to New York, where the animal is now in the Bronx Zoo.
About 4 1/2 hours after the first notes of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” a startling sound emerges from the wings.
Voters for Animal Rights and Flatbush Cats, a non-profit that also provides low-cost vet care, last month released a policy proposal.
Students will learn how to care for and rescue cats. Each 2-hour session will feature animal-themed science, art and cooking projects.
New York environmental workers who came with a warrant looking for Peanut the squirrel found the scampering social media star in a bathtub.
Construction has begun on a new two-story, $48 million Brooklyn Animal Care Center that is slated to be finished by fall 2026.
THE FELINE-THEMED Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 76 Montague Street will be launching its first-ever Winter Art Benefit on Thursday, Dec. 5.
CREST HARDWARE, A PROMINENT HARDWARE SHOP in North Brooklyn, closed down on Saturday, Aug. 31. Hundreds of locals gathered to farewell.
“Since the water is always there sitting in the puddle, why not turn this into something that’s more interesting?”
Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a beloved seven-year-old French bulldog, is a familiar sight at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. “Between myself
When Will Zweigart and his partner Divya Anantharaman moved to Brooklyn, they were struck by the sheer number of street cats living in their Flatbush neighborhood. And so, Flatbush Cats
Early in May, Nydia Bonefont was concerned when her dog wouldn’t eat and seemed lethargic. She realized that Papi, a 9-year-old Beagle/Cavalier mix, must have hurt himself — he cried
The federal government should invest money into cultured meat research. For those unaware, cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughtering animals. It will benefit human health, the environment, and
A Greek restaurant on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge was fined $2,000 in emotional distress damages last month. It was just one of 12 settlements that the NYC Human Rights
Mental health advocates worry about pandemic As Brooklynites continue to shelter in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, mental health advocates worry about the range of new
BOROUGHWIDE — A new bill passed by the City Council to strengthen animal rights is the cat’s meow, pet lovers and a local lawmaker said. Councilmember Justin Brannan, who sponsored
DYKER HEIGHTS — Dyker Heights locals brought their beloved pets to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis
People from all over the world on Friday celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi — more commonly known as the patron saint of animals. To mark the
Firefighters were putting out a blaze in an abandoned Brooklyn garage back in the 1990s, when one of the firefighters, David Gianelli, saw a cat carrying her five kittens away
People brought their best friends to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church at 1072 80th Street in Dyker Heights for the for the annual blessing of the animals on Sunday, Oct. 7.
This goat story has a happy ending. On Monday, August 21 at around 11:40 a.m., two goats were spotted walking along the N line at the outdoor Eighth Avenue train
Midnight is a sweet three-year-old Pit Bull mix. Midnight is like a big sweet puppy that loves everyone that he meets. He also gets along great with other dogs and
BY ANNA SPIVAK & MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK An onslaught of animal deaths in Bay Ridge has left local pet owners and animal rights activists fearful and furious. According to signs posted
A family of raccoons trapped inside an empty Bay Ridge building has become something of a cause celebre in the neighborhood. Community members banded together on Tuesday, July 22 to
Animal Care and Control of NYC (AC&C), a non-profit animal rescue organization, received a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation in order to fund a much-needed placement vehicle – one
Animal adoptions have just been made easier. Nonprofit organization Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) recently announced the launch of its new free mobile phone app for iPhone that
Coney Island Councilmember Mark Treyger is all about paying it forward and, on Sunday, November 9 will host a pet adoption in partnership with Sean Casey Animal Rescue, with two
Coney Island Councilmember Mark Treyger is all about paying it forward and, on Sunday, November 9 will host a pet adoption in partnership with Sean Casey Animal Rescue, with two
Bless the pets. On Saturday September 6, Brooklynites were invited to bring their beloved animals for a day of blessing and fundraising at the historic New Utrecht Reformed Church, 1827
Bless the pets. On Saturday September 6, Brooklynites were invited to bring their beloved animals for a day of blessing and fundraising at the historic New Utrecht Reformed Church, 1827
The grand opening of the Trusty Amigos Dog Walking and Pet Care cooperative, located on top of a hill inside Sunset Park on a sunny Saturday afternoon on June 7, was a festive occasion for animals and humans alike, featuring balloons, homemade snacks, frolicking dogs and smiles all around.
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There will be no swan song for New York’s mute swan population if Brooklyn and New York politicians and activists have anything to say about it. Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz of
There will be no swan song for New York’s mute swan population if Brooklyn and New York politicians and activists have anything to say about it. Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz of