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Moose the dog died after an Aug. 3 attack by a man carrying a wooden stick in Prospect Park, authorities said.
Moose the dog died after an Aug. 3 attack by a man carrying a wooden stick in Prospect Park, authorities said. ((Courtesy of Jessica Chrustic and the NYPD (inset)))

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Park Slope Police Rethink Investigation Into Dog's Death After Outcry

Months after Moose the dog was beaten in Prospect Park, the 78th Precinct's captain told Patch officers are refocusing their investigation.

'Rat Pack' Will Combat NYC Rodent Problem With Passage Of New Bills

Frank Sinatra is not involved. Different rat pack.

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Eudes Pierre's Family Reflects After Crown Heights Street Naming

Through a lawsuit with the city and a push for a new law, Pierre's family seeks justice and change.

Bed-Stuy Celebrates Reopening Of Herbert Von King Center: City

The Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center recently underwent a $7 million renovation, according to the parks department.

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Laura Kavanagh Is FDNY's First Woman Commissioner: Mayor

"Yes, this is historic: the first woman to lead the largest fire department in this country, " Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday.

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