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Beloved giraffe that summers in NY dies — as officials trade blame on animal’s sad end
A Long Island game farm where a beloved giraffe died under mysterious circumstances came under fire this week after a scathing federal report blamed the animal’s death on malnourishment. But reps from the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville defended the 54-year-old establishment’s reputation Thursday, saying the giraffe was weakened by medication-resistant parasites just before its death last year. “It’s unfortunate we lost him, but we did everything in our power to save that animal,” Greg Drossel, the farm’s director, told The Post. “We didn’t starve it to death, although it was mentioned malnutrition, and the minute you mention that everybody thinks...
Firehouse Restaurant in Sound Beach celebrates grand opening
On Saturday, April 20, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, community members and local firefighters were in Sound Beach to celebrate the the grand opening of the new Firehouse Restaurant and Bar with a ribbon cutting . Formerly The Hartlin Inn, the restaurant, located at 30...
Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo.Dirty Taco and Tequila — which has multiple locations across Long Island — has been voted as having the best tacos around, according to the Bethpage Best of Long Island 2024 results. It is the third time the eatery has won the title. Self-described as being “part…
New York TikToker charged with selling misbranded weight loss drugs
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- A New York woman is accused of illegally selling weight loss drugs to her followers on TikTok.Prosecutors say Isis Navarro Reyes, of Shirley, posted social media videos marketing drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion. In some cases, the drugs were contaminated with bacteria, and at least one victim developed lesions, according to prosecutors.Reyes' actions "caused significant, life-threatening injuries to some victims and put all of her victims in harm's way," said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams.The drugs were not approved for sale in the United States, and Reyes is not...
Long Island Game Farm Defends Late Giraffe's Care Following USDA Report
A game farm and zoo on Long Island, which housed a male giraffe named Bobo at the time of his death, has released a statement defending its care of the animal following an inspection report citing the animal suffered from malnutrition. The statement released by Long Island Game Farm, located at 489…
‘Timeless Treasures’ Offers Something for Everyone
Want to buy a bread box? Check. A corkscrew decorated with distinctive figures? Check. Plates with Asian themes, porcelain birds, denim jackets with handpainted images of musical celebritiies, baskets, jewelry, a painting of John Wayne, and so much more are available at the newly opened Read More ...
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ heads to Port Jefferson
Simple Gifts Productions, a professional performing arts company for kids and teens, will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at First United Methodist Church of Port Jefferson, 603 Main Street, Port Jefferson. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Kamelot’s ‘Awaken The World Tour’ lights up The Paramount (photos)
Share the post "Kamelot’s ‘Awaken The World Tour’ lights up The Paramount (photos)" Progressive/melodic power metal greats Kamelot are still basking in the success of their latest chart-topping album, ‘The Awakening,’ with grand celebrations. They’re presently rocking their North American ‘Kamelot: Awaken The World Tour 2024,’ supported directly by Swedish heavy metal pioneers, HammerFall. The stage will come alive each night with the rising modern symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum, part of Napalm Records like Kamelot, and featuring Kamelot’s touring guest vocalist, Melissa Bonny.
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