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Moose the dog died after he was attacked in Prospect Park in August, according to his owner.
Moose the dog died after he was attacked in Prospect Park in August, according to his owner. (Courtesy of Jessica Chrustic)

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Park Slopers To Mayor: Catch The Dog Killer Now

A new petition demands Mayor Adams to catch the man who fatally attacked Moose the dog, leaving his owner frightened and bereft.

Slain Astoria EMT Alison Russo-Elling Is Memorialized as 'A Hero'

"Any hate in your heart created from this sudden calamity, I need you to remove that," said the daughter of Alison Russo-Elling.

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Pythons Smuggled In Queens Man's Pants: Feds

Calvin Bautista was unable to slither out of federal charges after officials found him with snakes in his pants, prosecutors say.

Ferry Princess: Anne Schleps To Staten Island

Princess Anne took the Staten Island Ferry this week, shocking and awing her fans.

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A Kitchen Exclusively For Dogs Just Opened On The Upper West Side

The city's first eatery exclusively for dogs serves chef-prepared cuisines to four-legged gourmands.

Woman Scored Luxury Apartments Across NYC For Gang Members: Feds

Latoya Williams used stolen identities to line up high-end apartments for gang members before her arrest Wednesday, authorities said.

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