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Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police
Woman, Pet Cat Killed In Devastating North Massapequa House Fire: Police A woman and her pet cat were killed after a house fire broke out in North Massapequa, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call for a fire at 150 N Hawthorne Street at 1:20 p.m., detectives said. Firefighters from the North Massapequa Fire Department extinguished the blaze and pulled a 64-year-old woman from the home. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel, police said. Initially reported missing, the family's cat, Max, was later found dead underneath a bed, according to animal rescuer J…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued On Long Island: Police 14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued On Long Island: Police
14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued On Long Island: Police Fourteen puppies were found abandoned in a plastic cage in an East Rockaway alleyway, prompting a police rescue, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Fourth Precinct officers responded to a call about barking dogs near Centre Avenue at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Nassau County police. Upon arrival, officers discovered the puppies crammed into the cage and immediately transported them to the Town of Hempstead Animal Control for medical assessment and treatment. The investigation into who left the puppies is ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora
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LI Sound Seal Found In New Haven Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue LI Sound Seal Found In New Haven Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue
LI Sound Seal Found In New Haven Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue A Long Island Sound celebrity with flippers has been immortalized with a special kind of collectible. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has created a bobblehead for "Chappy," the baby seal found on a New Haven road. Police spotted the five-week-old male near the intersection of Chapel and East streets on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Milwaukee museum will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from every Chappy bobblehead to the Mystic Aquarium, which is helping the gray seal recover. "We're excited to unveil the first bobblehead featuring the now-famous New Haven seal," mus…

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by Chris Spiker
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8 Dogs, 4 Cats Rescued From Convicted Abusers In Suffolk County Crackdown 8 Dogs, 4 Cats Rescued From Convicted Abusers In Suffolk County Crackdown
8 Dogs, 4 Cats Rescued From Convicted Abusers In Suffolk County Crackdown More than a dozen animals were rescued from convicted abusers during Suffolk County’s “Operation Bloodhound,” Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. The operation, led by the District Attorney’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) in partnership with the Suffolk County Police Department, uncovered shocking violations of court orders by previously convicted animal abusers. Among the cases, a Calverton woman was found in possession of eight dogs despite a court order barring her from owning animals while her cruelty case is…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dogs On Cocaine Among Horrors Found At Animal Abuser's Long Island Home, Police Say Dogs On Cocaine Among Horrors Found At Animal Abuser's Long Island Home, Police Say
Dogs On Cocaine Among Horrors Found At Animal Abuser's Long Island Home, Police Say A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities found nearly a dozen dogs living in deplorable conditions, including two that ingested drugs. Christopher DiGiovanna, age 42, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 23, after detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA uncovered 11 dogs living in squalid and dangerous conditions inside his Centereach home, police said. Following a complaint about the animals’ living conditions, Suffolk County Police and Town of Brookhaven Animal Control and Code Enforcement executed a search warrant. Inside, they found numerous dogs underweight, fil…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All' Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All'
Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All' This story has been updated. A Virginia pilot who regularly flew dogs in need to safe homes around the country was killed when his small plane crashed in a remote area of New York. The Greene County incident happened in the Town of Windham at around 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Sheriff’s officials said a single-engine Mooney plane was traveling from Maryland to Albany carrying the pilot and three dogs when it crashed in a remote area. The impact killed the pilot, 49-year-old Seuk Kim, of Springfield, Virginia, and one of the dogs. A second dog, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two bro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island As families gathered over Labor Day weekend, these lucky crustaceans enjoyed a reunion of their own. Days after an ultra rare orange lobster was saved from a New York Stop & Shop, two of her siblings were rescued from businesses on Long Island. “Meet Tangerine and Navel, Clementine's sisters who were rescued and released this Labor Day following an influx of calls about orange lobsters turning up at the East Setauket Stop & Shop and Northport Fish & Lobster!” Humane Long Island announced on Facebook Tuesday, Sept. 3. Earlier Report: Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Long Island Stop & Shop Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Long Island Stop & Shop
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Long Island Stop & Shop This lucky crustacean is officially 86’d from the menu. An ultra rare orange lobster was saved from becoming someone’s dinner after being rescued from a New York Stop & Shop. “Clementine” – as she’s now affectionately known – arrived on Long Island at a Stop & Shop store in Southampton with a shipment of traditional brown lobsters sometime before Thursday, July 4. Her 1-in-30-million amber glow made her an instant celebrity at the store, where she was fed shrimp by management and given the name “Pinky” by the manager’s daughter, according to Humane Long Island. When the store’s o…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Protected Hawk Found Injured On Long Island, Rescued By Officers Protected Hawk Found Injured On Long Island, Rescued By Officers
Protected Hawk Found Injured On Long Island, Rescued By Officers On-duty officers from Long Island made a feathered friend when they rescued an injured bird that used to be on the endangered species list. At about 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, Nassau County Police Officers Carlson, Locher, and Gervasio were on the job in East Rockaway when they came across something unusual. The three officers found the injured osprey in a parking lot near Harbor Road. After contacting the state’s Department of Conservation and moving the bird out of the roadway, they were able to get in touch with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, who transported the osprey to the n…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Dog Found Abandoned, Tied To Pole On Southern State Parkway Dog Found Abandoned, Tied To Pole On Southern State Parkway
Dog Found Abandoned, Tied To Pole On Southern State Parkway A female Mastiff dog was rescued after authorities found her tied to a light pole with a note and food bowl nearby. It happened on Monday, July 1 in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. At around 5:30 a.m. that morning, Troopers responded to calls about an abandoned dog tied to a light pole near Exit 21 on the Southern State Parkway. The dog, a white Mastiff named Roxi was found tied to the pole with a leash. There was a bowl full of food next to her, as well as a note, which read: “This is ‘Roxi,’ a trained American Bull Mastiff. She is 4 years old. She had been fed [sic] …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island
Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island Quick-thinking residents and a group of officers were able to reunite a set of lost ducklings with their mother. It happened on Saturday, June 22 in Yaphank. According to Suffolk County Police, residents in the Belmont Circle area noticed a mother duck squawking near a storm drain. They were quick to realize that there were ducklings in the drain and called the police. Five officers arrived on the scene and a nearby landscaper helped remove the grate. Together, the officers were able to hop in the drain and take out the ducklings, placing them in a laundry basket to reunite the babi…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'A Big Undertaking': Rescue Saves, Rehabilitates Animals From Long Island Hoarding Case 'A Big Undertaking': Rescue Saves, Rehabilitates Animals From Long Island Hoarding Case
'A Big Undertaking': Rescue Saves, Rehabilitates Animals From Long Island Hoarding Case A volunteer animal rescue on Long Island, which recently took in animals from an apparent hoarding situation, has reached out to the community for aid so that they can properly care for their recent rescues. “These animals do not have a voice of their own.” Donna Amoscato was on the scene when 49 animals were taken from a Ronkonkoma home on Tuesday, April 2. Original Story: Over 40 Animals Kept In 'Noxious' Conditions In Ronkonkoma She described the grim circumstances as the animals were removed from the scene. “Most of the cages were filled with newspaper, feces, urine, and ha…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Tips Sought After Sheep Found Tied To Tree In Wooded Area On Long Island Tips Sought After Sheep Found Tied To Tree In Wooded Area On Long Island
Tips Sought After Sheep Found Tied To Tree In Wooded Area On Long Island Police are investigating after a sheep was found tied to a tree behind a vacant home on Long Island. A land surveyor spotted the animal shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 7, in a wooded area in East Moriches, along Evergreen Avenue. Suffolk County Police said the sheep’s feet had been tied together. In photos shared by the department, two officers were seen assisting a veterinarian in providing emergency care to the animal. The sheep was transported to a local animal sanctuary for further treatment. Authorities did not comment on the animal’s condition or speculate on how long it may h…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cat's Outta The...Fence? Feline Rescued On Long Island Cat's Outta The...Fence? Feline Rescued On Long Island
Cat's Outta The...Fence? Feline Rescued On Long Island A scared Long Island cat who got caught in a metal fence was freed thanks to the quick actions of authorities. The incident happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Franklin Square. According to the Nassau County Police, it was around 2:15 p.m. when they received a call about a cat that had gotten its head stuck in a metal fence on Floral Park Road.  Though it is unclear how long the cat had been there, it was clear that the little gray cat was scared. Luckily, the cat appeared to have many of its nine lives left. With the assistance of bolt-cutters borrowed from nearby Carey High School…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Child, Dog Rescued From Long Island House Fire Child, Dog Rescued From Long Island House Fire
Child, Dog Rescued From Long Island House Fire A child and dog were rescued after a house fire broke out on Long Island. The Lakeview home was partially engulfed in flames when emergency responders arrived Saturday, April 29 at around 9:50 a.m. A juvenile and the family’s pet dog were rescued from the residence, Nassau County Police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @lakeviewfd According to the Lakeview Fire Department, the fire was classified as a “working fire” but the department was able to contain it to just the second floor of the house. No injuries were reported…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire On Long Island 2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire On Long Island
2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire On Long Island There are no injuries after an early-morning fire broke out at a home on Long Island. Firefighters in Sag Harbor were called at around 7:50 a.m. Monday, April 24, with reports of a residential structure fire on Carlisle Lane, according to the Southampton Police Department. Several agencies responded to the scene, including the Sag Harbor and East Hampton fire departments. Crews determined that nobody was home at the time, although two dogs were inside when the fire broke out, according to police.  Both animals were rescued and evaluated at a veterinary clinic, where they were found t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report Embattled New York Congressman George Santos once lied in a Seattle courtroom to help a Brazilian man who admitted to making fraudulent credit cards, Politico reports.  While testifying under oath in King County Superior Court in Washington State in 2017, the now Republican lawmaker told the judge that the defendant, Gustavo Trelha, was an old family friend who knew his parents, and that he would help the man get an Airbnb while he was out on bail, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 Santos, whose 3…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Video: Wildlife Officers Remove Bear That Broke Into Vehicle In Hudson Valley Video: Wildlife Officers Remove Bear That Broke Into Vehicle In Hudson Valley
Video: Wildlife Officers Remove Bear That Broke Into Vehicle In Hudson Valley A bear in New York can add property damage to his rap sheet after (allegedly) breaking into and damaging a vehicle in the Hudson Valley. The hairy situation unfolded Friday, Sept. 23, in Ulster County, in the town of Hurley. Officers with the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) responded to a 911 call about a bear that had broken into a vehicle. The call prompted New York State Police to shut down a portion of Route 28 while wildlife officers positioned their vehicles to create a funnel in a safe direction, the DEC said. On September 23rd, Environmental Conservatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To NY Home, Rings Doorbell 'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To NY Home, Rings Doorbell
'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To NY Home, Rings Doorbell When Long Island resident Stefanie Whitley’s doorbell rang in the middle of the night, she never could’ve expected who she’d find. On Sunday, Aug. 14, about a week after Whitley’s 8-year-old cat Lilly went missing from their home, the friendly feline walked right up to the Mastic Beach residence and stuck her face in their doorbell security camera. Watch a video of the happy homecoming here, or by clicking on the second image above. Whitley said since her family adopted Lilly, the family has moved about four times. They were at their previous home for about four years, so Lilly knew their …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County
Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County 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
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire 19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire
19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire Firefighters rescued a 19-year-old woman and three dogs from a burning house on Long Island. Multiple fire departments responded to the fire that broke out at a home on Cleveland Street in Islip Terrace on the morning of Sunday, July 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said off-duty SCPD officer Jared Gunst, who is a first assistant chief with the Islip Fire Department, responded to the home at about 11 a.m. and was informed that there was a woman and three dogs inside. When he entered the home, the woman called 911 and reported that she was trapped in the basemen…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon
Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon Authorities rescued an injured gosling that was found with a fishing lure stuck in its beak on Long Island. Environmental Conservation Police Officer Dickson received a report about the injured bird in Argyle Lake in Babylon on Thursday, June 16, according to The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Dickson found the gosling swimming near the shore by a bridge and contacted Wildlife Rehabilitator Bobby Horvath to help with the rescue. Dickson and Horvath caught the gosling, clipped the hook, and released the animal back into the lake, the DEC reported.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island
Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island A lucky feline is doing OK after police on Long Island rescued it from underneath a car. The black kitten became stuck in the wheel well of a Hyundai Sonata Thursday afternoon, June 2, in North Babylon, according to Suffolk County Police. Emergency Service Section and First Precinct officers responded and used a jack to elevate the vehicle and free the animal. “Thanks to the swift response of these officers and Babylon Animal Shelter employees, the kitten was uninjured and turned over to the shelter where it will be well-cared for until it finds its forever home,” a police spokesperson sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Video: Police Rescue Baby Goslings From Long Island Storm Drain Video: Police Rescue Baby Goslings From Long Island Storm Drain
Video: Police Rescue Baby Goslings From Long Island Storm Drain Two young geese have some Nassau County Police officers to thank after being rescued from a storm drain. Observant residents called 911 just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, after spotting the animals, known as goslings, stuck in a drain on Sagamore Drive in Plainview. “Officers Francesco Vescio, Andrew Viscusi, Michael Nolan, and James Sarnataro arrived on the scene, where they found the frightened baby geese in the storm drain,” Nassau County Police wrote on Facebook. The officers removed the storm grate and used a long pole with a metal basket attached to scoop the goslings out. They w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Several animals are recovering after being rescued from a house fire on Long Island. Flames broke out at around 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at a house on Probst Drive in Shirley, according to Suffolk County Police. When emergency crews arrived they saw multiple dogs inside the home, prompting them to break a sliding glass door to get inside. One dog had to be carried out by Suffolk County Officer Michael Sclafani, police said. Brookhaven and Mastic firefighters also discovered several cats that were hiding in the home. The animals were given oxygen and several were taken to a local car…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Horse Pulled From Pool At Suffolk County Home Horse Pulled From Pool At Suffolk County Home
Horse Pulled From Pool At Suffolk County Home Police rescued a horse from a pool at a Long Island home. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 7:50 a.m., Saturday, March 19, when officers responded to a 911 call of a horse stuck in a pool cover at a home in Bohemia. Police and members of the Bohemia Fire Department responded and pulled the horse, a 3-year-old female named Penny, from the deep end of the pool through the shallow end, said the Suffolk County Police. The rescuers with the horse.Suffolk County Police Department The horse was not injured.  The horse lives at the Pond Road residence.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Right Of Neigh? Horses Who Escaped Stable Corralled On Northern State Parkway In Suffolk Right Of Neigh? Horses Who Escaped Stable Corralled On Northern State Parkway In Suffolk
Right Of Neigh? Horses Who Escaped Stable Corralled On Northern State Parkway In Suffolk It wasn’t a dirt track for a pair of horses on Long Island who ventured their way onto the Northern State Parkway. A team effort was required when two horses got out and had to be corralled back to their home using rice cakes as an incentive as New York State Police troopers blocked traffic on the parkway on Wednesday, Feb. 2, authorities announced. The curious horses reportedly received a police escort back to their home at the Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville after attempting their great escape. Coffee and Barrington, the two horses, were spooked on Wednesday, Feb. 2 when a tree…

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by Zak Failla
News
Deer Rescued From Icy Waters In Suffolk County Deer Rescued From Icy Waters In Suffolk County
Deer Rescued From Icy Waters In Suffolk County Using an ice sled and lines, police rescued a deer that had fallen through the ice on a Long Island bay.  The incident began around 4:18 p.m., when a Smith Point Park Ranger reported a deer stuck in the ice at Narrow Bay, off Smith Point County Park, in Shirley, said the Suffolk County Police. Police officers from the department's Marine Unit responded including Robert Daniels, Robert King, and Gary Quenzer responded.  The officer rescues the deer.Suffolk County Police Department King deployed an ice sled while officers Daniels and Quenzer tended the line on the sled. King approached …

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by Kathy Reakes
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PETA Provides New Tribute To Barney The Bull On Long Island PETA Provides New Tribute To Barney The Bull On Long Island
PETA Provides New Tribute To Barney The Bull On Long Island Gone, but never forgotten. The animal formerly known as Barney, the elusive bull who spent months on the run across Long Island after escaping from a slaughterhouse is now the face of a new ad campaign for PETA celebrating a meat-free lifestyle. Original story - No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County The bull - who has settled into a new permanent home at a New Jersey animal sanctuary and is now known as Hannibal - has become the face of a new campaign for PETA and the Long Island Orchestrating for Nature (LION) touting veganism. To celebrate the bull’s escape …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Cat Found Shot On Long Island Cat Found Shot On Long Island
Cat Found Shot On Long Island An animal welfare organization is asking the public for information after a cat was shot and found suffering from serious injuries on Long Island.  The cat was discovered in the area of Southfields Road and West Lane in Aquebogue on Monday, Oct. 11, according to the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The cat, named Abraham by rescuers, was taken to an animal rescue hospital, where it was discovered that he was shot and had a pellet lodged in his spine. The Suffolk County SPCA and Strong Island Rescue are offering a reward of $4,000 for information that leads …

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by Nicole Valinote