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Puppies left abandoned in airtight, feces-filled container at NY gas station
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Five puppies were found abandoned in their feces this week in a sealed, airtight container at a gas station in Westchester County. The puppies were found along I-684 in Bedford whimpering in fear. "They were absolutely petrified. Their nails were black, and bleeding. They were just a...
Two Westchester restaurants close; one in biz 28 years, another for four
Despite all the restaurant openings in Westchester — more than a dozen with a dozen more opening soon — there are still closings. Two of them, one that had been serving heaping portions of Italian food for more than two decades and one that served Latin food for almost four years, are among them. Details below.
SPCA Westchester’s First Mobile Adoption Unit Readies for Launch
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. - SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind in Westchester County, is ready to hit the road. The 26-foot state-of-the-art vehicle will be visiting and hosting events throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties in an effort to increase adoptions and educate the public on the importance of animal rescue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “SPCA Westchester and shelters nationwide find ourselves in crisis post pandemic with adoption rates steadily decreasing,” says SPCA Westchester’s CEO Shannon Laukhuf. "Evolving the adoption process in a more efficient and accessible way is the crucial...
Stays Offered At X-Mansion Airbnb In New Castle
The 4-bed, 5-bath mansion, located in New Castle, is part of Airbnb's "icons" series, which consists of locales inspired by music, films, television shows, art, sports, and more, according to the company. The company's X-Mansion is inspired by the animated Disney+ show "X-Men '97" and features show-inspired interior design and...
Petition Drive Launched to Save Stone Barns Dogs Targeted for Euthanasia
Advocates for two livestock guardian dogs at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture who could be euthanized have launched a petition drive to urge Mount Pleasant authorities and the center to allow the canines to be rehomed. The two dogs, Luna, a six-year-old Great Pyrenees, and Owyn, a five-year-old...
Babies ‘R’ Us coming to 3 Connecticut Kohl’s
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — You’ll soon be able to pick up baby gear during your next run to Kohl’s. The company is adding Babies ‘R’ Us shops to 200 locations before the end of the year, with three Connecticut locations on the list. Those stores will be located inside the Manchester, Plainville and West Norwalk […]
Wild Fox In Town Of Bethel Test Positive For Rabies
The fox, which was euthanized, was found in Sullivan County in the town of Bethel, said officials with the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. The department said people exposed to the fox are currently receiving treatment. Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, mostly occurring in wild animals, including raccoons,...
Spring 2024 Westchester restaurant openings: Here's 8 that have opened, 11 more coming
Are you keeping up with all the new restaurant openings in Westchester? There's Peter's Steakhouse in Eastchester, Jill's in Mamaroneck, Kura Revolving Sushi in Scarsdale, Gordito in Rye, and Sleepy Coffee, Too in Sleepy Hollow, all of which have opened in the last month. Coffeeshops in particular have folks buzzing with four new...
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