The Bronx Zoo, located in the heart of New York City, is one of the largest and most renowned zoos in the world. With over 265 acres of parkland, it houses over 8,000 animals from 700 different ...

The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll find out about eels that ...

Three ducks at the Queens Zoo have died of bird flu and 12 other birds that died at the Bronx Zoo may have come into contact with the virus, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. The WCS ...

New York is expensive — it’s true. But on any given day, you can enjoy art without spending a dime. Some museums offer free admission every day or on specific days. Others, like the Metropolitan ...

A Bronx man is facing murder, manslaughter and weapons charges, accused of shooting and killing another man at a public housing complex in the borough Sunday. Police said the incident broke a 12-day ...

A New York state government committee recommended Monday that three downstate casino projects — one in the Bronx and two in Queens — be awarded casino gaming licenses. The five-member New York Gaming ...

For more than 70 years, the greatest musicians in the world have been recording Christmas songs. Here are our picks for the ...

There was a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Bronx residents to the new Department of Motor Vehicles office at the Bronx Terminal Market. It replaces the Fordham Road location that closed in ...

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