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Long Island Lynx Captured After Being On Loose Long Island Lynx Captured After Being On Loose
Long Island Lynx Captured After Being On Loose A lynx that was on the run on Long Island has been captured after much hard work and is safe at an area sanctuary. The wild animal, which is believed to be a Eurasian lynx, had been spotted in numerous locations in the Islip area throughout the week. According to Frank Florida, of the Strong Island Rescue League, the cat was captured with the use of a heat-seeking drone around 4 a.m., Friday, July 29 on Hawthrone Avenue in Central Islip. Earlier Story: Possible Bobcat Sighting Reported In West Islip Once spotted, the cat -- officials are not sure yet if the cat is a boy or girl -- was tr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Proposed Law Will Determine If You Live Near Dangerous Dog In Nassau County Proposed Law Will Determine If You Live Near Dangerous Dog In Nassau County
Proposed Law Will Determine If You Live Near Dangerous Dog In Nassau County Two Nassau legislators have unveiled a new law that would let county residents know if they live near a dangerous dog. Named "Benny's Law," the proposed law is sponsored by  Legislator John Ferretti and Legislator Rose Marie Walker after Ferretti's Tibetan Terrier who was viciously attacked by another dog in the front yard of his Levittown home. Under this bill, once an attack happens and a dog is deemed dangerous, the Nassau County Police Department will contact the Nassau County SPCA to create and maintain an online registry of judicially determined dangerous dogs. The att…

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by Kathy Reakes