All Aboard the New Van Nest Park
After a long three year battle for a new park, community members are finally seeing the beginning of the new Van Nest Park.
Articles by: Kathleen Canzoniero
St. Raymond Elementary School Celebrates May Crowning
With spring weather and flowers blooming, the month of May is a special time for many. For Roman Catholic’s, May signifies the time of devotion for Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus. With Mary being known as “the Queen of […]
District Manager of Community Board 11 Jeremy Warneke addresses VNNA
Jeremy Warneke, District Manager of Community Board 11, spoke last night at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance’s monthly community meeting. Warneke focused on the importance of community members using 311 to address problems within the neighborhood. Many members brought up […]
Cat Rescued After Cat-Kicker is Released from Jail Without Bail
Kicking cats is apparently the new ‘tough guy’ sport, as demonstrated by Andre Robinson. The Brooklyn resident was filmed last Friday kicking a local neighborhood cat, named King, while his friends laughed manically.
Another Horse Carriage Accident Sparks Protests
Another carriage horse accident on the afternoon of April 23rd added fuel to the fire between the carriage horse industry and animal activists. A horse named Spartacus collapsed, apparently after being spooked by a bus, on Central Park South, just […]
NYC Horse Carriage Driver Accused of Switching Horses
A horse carriage driver has been accused of altering the hoof identification of his asthmatic 22 year old horse to make it appear to be a healthier horse. According to The Associated Press, carriage driver Frank Lou branded his 22 […]
The Bronx Chronicle visits NYC’s Cat Cafe
The Purina One Cat Cafe has come and gone, but it will forever be in our cat loving hearts. New York City’s first ever pop up cat cafe featured cat’achino’s, pastries, caturniture, and adorable (as well as adoptable!) cats from […]
Cat Lovers Rejoice! Cat Cafe Popping Up in NYC
I stated in a previous article that, “So far there are no plans to open up a cat cafe in New York City (and it might be virtually impossible because of strict health regulations)…” Well, it seems I’m going to […]
From Property to Sentient Beings: Animals Legal Status to Change in France
The legal status of animals is similar to that of a table, but in France it seems that this is about to change. Lawmakers on the French National Assembly legal committee voted to change animals status from “personal property” to […]
Seriously Guys, Baby Rabbits and Chickens Are Not Appropriate as Easter Gifts
Easter is coming and many animal advocacy organizations are urging parents not to buy live Easter animals like rabbits and baby chicks.
Therapy dogs come to Lehman College
The Wellness Education and Promotion Program at Lehman College hosted its first ever Pause for Paws event for students during the dreaded midterms period. Students had a chance to take a break from their busy studying and work schedules to […]
4th Annual St. Raymond Parish Art Show
Yesterday the Saint Raymond Parish held their 4th annual art show at the Elementary School gymnasium. Artist’s featured were students from all three schools, Saint Raymond Elementary, Saint Raymond Academy for Girls, and Saint Raymond High School for Boys.
Cat Cafes invading United States
Over the past couple of years, cats have invaded the internet and now they are coming for cafes.
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