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Moose, a Golden Retriever mix, died this week several days after a man brutally attacked it with a stick in Prospect Park, said owner Jessica Chrustic.
Moose, a Golden Retriever mix, died this week several days after a man brutally attacked it with a stick in Prospect Park, said owner Jessica Chrustic. (Courtesy of Jessica Chrustic)

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Moose The Dog Dies After Prospect Park Attack, Owner Left 'Shattered'

"He was just the goofiest, sweetest big fluffer," Jessica Chrustic said of Moose, her voice cracking. "He was the best."

Rick Moranis' UWS Sucker-Puncher Pleads Guilty To Assault, DA Says

Nearly two years after the UWS attack that made national news, Marquis Ventura pleaded guilty Tuesday to punching the beloved actor.

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Men Fire Gunshots In Front Of 5th Avenue Apple Store, Police Say

For the second time this year, gunshots rang out in front of the flagship Apple Store steps from Trump Tower, according to police.

Off-Duty Cop Choked Ex In Front Of Kid, Arrested In BK: NYPD, Report

Police Officer Simon Alvarez was arrested in the 72nd Precinct, which covers South Slope, late Tuesday night, cops said.

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'Noise And Dust' Have Made This UWS Building Unlivable, Tenants Say

The Tenants of Glenn Gardens say their building is plagued by dust, noise and asbestos. The landlord denies those claims.

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