FOOD & DRINK
First ever pet-friendly homeless shelter opens in the Bronx
NEW YORK – New York City has opened its first-ever pet-friendly homeless shelter. For the first time, residents living in a New York City shelter won't have to leave their beloved pets behind. The Uplift Families Residence in the Bronx has 161 units that can house approximately 587 people. During the pilot program, which is run by the city's Department of Homeless Services and the Urban Resource Institute (URI) in conjunction with Pets and Animals Living Safely (PALS), five-apartment-style family units will be in use, with the hope of expanding to more. "We understood from talking to survivors that they had pets....
Allerton: “Extremely Hungry” and “Dehydrated” Pitbull Abandoned on Bronx Park East
Around two and a half weeks after cat rescue group Little Wanderers NYC shared allegations of organized pitbull fighting taking place at certain locations around The Bronx, which the Bronx District Attorney has confirmed are under investigation by her office, an “extremely hungry” and “dehydrated” pitbull was found abandoned on Saturday, May 4, in the Allerton section of the borough.
Contest to Pick Top Pet Photo
Huntington residents are invited to submit pictures of their pets for a photo contest. Legislator Stephanie Bontempi and Town Councilman Sal Ferro are sponsoring the contest. Photos will be judged by senior citizens at the Huntington John J. Flanagan Center. Photos must be submitted to Read More ...
Brooklyn-based grocery store signs lease for 13,500 square feet of space at LIC mixed-use development
The local grocery store Dumbo Market has signed a lease for approximately 13,500 square feet of space at Jasper, a $370 million mixed-use development in Long Island City. Located at 2-33 50th Ave. in the Hunters Point neighborhood, the new Dumbo Market location, along with the rest of the development, is expected to open in early 2025.
'It's a slap in the face': College Point Multiplex Cinemas to shut down for good
It was a sad start to the week for some Queens residents who are losing one of their local entertainment hubs. After a quarter century, the College Point Multiplex Cinemas is shutting down. Their last day of business is Tuesday. What You Need To Know. College Point Multiplex Cinemas will...
Queens eatery wins competition for best halal restaurant
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Queens eatery has won a new competition to determine the best halal restaurant in the borough. Nur Thai was named the winner of the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s Best Halal Restaurant Competition. The Thai fusion restaurant has two locations at 31-01 34th Ave. in Astoria and 62-32 Woodhaven Blvd. in […]
Laurie Berkner Brings 'Greatest Hits Show' to The Paramount in June
Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will bring her "Greatest Hits" solo concert to Long Island families with a show on Sunday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. at The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY. "After playing my winter holiday show in Huntington at the Paramount Theater for many years,...
Shelter Pet of the Week: Sugar
She’s Sugar, spice and everything nice! Sugar is a delightfully sweet, and petite, chocolate-colored Min-Pin (Miniature Pinscher and Boston Terrier) Mix. This six year old girl’s journey began under some very unfortunate circumstances, originally rescued by the Smithtown Animal Shelter from a terrible breeding situation where she was used, neglected, and discarded. After medical care for being malnourished and dehydrated, this tiny survivor was later adopted… only to be returned to the shelter two years later due to her fears when it comes to meeting new people. This poor girl has been failed by humans her entire life… and we are determined to find her a real happy furr-ever EVER happy ending!
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