Tiny splendid peacock spiders have the fastest known jump among their kin – new study
Peacock spiders are well known for their elaborate dances – but their extraordinary jumps smash speed records.
New strain of mpox found in New York; no threat to general public, health officials say
Officials did not identify the individual, but a health alert sent to physicians on Wednesday said the individual resides in a county outside New York City.
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An administrative judge found him guilty of first-degree assault. In a speech, Mayor Eric Adams of New York did not address whether the Justice Department’s order that his federal corruption ...
Officials urge caution amid rising bird flu cases in NYC
New York City officials are urging residents to use caution if they spot a sick or dead bird. While the risk to New Yorkers ...
Armed with a drone, retired investigator finds missing Adirondack pets
On Christmas Eve, Chad Tavernia got a call from a woman about her golden retriever. Its leash had snapped, and the dog had ...
See it: Rescuers save young deer from icy river on Long Island
A dramatic rescue on an icy river on Long Island was caught on camera.  Rescuers saved a young deer from the frigid water at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. The deer, now ...