Tag: animals

By Melissa Oaks There are over 355 species of birds that migrate through or live in New York City.  Many of these birds are injured in the course of their travels by buildings, cars, humans, and other wildlife.  The Wild Bird Fund, a non-profit organization led by Rita McMahon and ...

The modern dog spends a significant portion of his or her life waiting. Much of a dog’s waiting time happens away from human eyes, alone in houses or apartments, waiting, patiently or not, for owners to return from wherever it is that owners go.

October 31, 2011 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 52 Degrees.

An urban wildlife habitat is a wonderful thing, don’t you think? Before you answer… rise and walk with me to lovely 112th Street and Riverside Drive.

By Melissa Cooper No animals are visible on today’s late afternoon dog walk in Riverside Park on the eve of Hurricane Irene’s arrival. Well, actually many animals are out, but only two species: humans and canines.  No wildlife. Not a single bird or squirrel.  Even the cicadas are silent, and ...

August 19, 2011 Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, High of 85 Degrees. Notices: At the barber yesterday on Columbus Avenue, I saw another customer casually reading a Playboy while he got his haircut. Beyond the initial shock, it made me feel strangely nostalgic. News: The trustee for bankrupt Tavern on the Green ...

A tourist from upstate New York had a scary experience last weekend, when the horse pulling the carriage she was on got spooked and started to walk backwards before falling to the ground. The tourist, Theresa Shaver, can be heard panicking on the video as the carriage begins to careen, ...

August 3, 2011 Weather: Afternoon thunderstorms, High of 82 Degrees. Notices: Fairway is hosting a blueberry pancake eating contest on Saturday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the cafe. Do you have what it takes? (Food and Things) Remember to follow us on twitter and like us on facebook. News: ...