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Flaco was a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo.

Nana and Trish give the Ma'am Mafia a tour of all of the latest and greatest that's happening in New York City, including The Met Gala, the Central Park Zoo, and an incident that happened in the subway. The gals also recap their weekends and look ahead to the Barstool Nashville Summer Fest Block Party. Other topics include Real IDs and reactions to Dave Portnoy addressing recent antisemitism. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:39 Kentucky Derby Recap 5:26 Trish's weekend with her nephew & Piccolo story 13:33 Nana's Weekend Recap & Drag Race Event 17:11 The Last Of Us & Benny Drama Screening for his new show 19:59 New York City is BACK! 27:27 Dave Portnoy Addresses Antisemitism 29:31 Barstool Nashville Summer Fest Block Party 34:34 Prince Harry & nana's Off the Semaglutide 39:05 Met Gala Preview 44:55 The Central Park Zoo 47:37 Real IDs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support Our Sponsors Shopify Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/outandabout AuraFrames Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://AuraFrames.com. Promo Code [OUT] Ghost Lifestyle Ghost is now sold nationwide at Circle K stores and here to stay! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-about/id1534217005 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rjGpD7sOD4zKOJ2eGXK2Q Follow us on... Instagram: @outandaboutpod, @barstoolpat, @joeycamasta Twitter: @OutAndAboutPod, @BarstoolPat, @JoeyCamasta TikTok: @outandaboutpod, @barstoolpat, @joeycamastaYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/outandabout

Perhaps you were following the social media phenomenon in 2023 of Flaco, dubbed ‘the world's most famous bird' from the night when vandals at the Central Park Zoo cut a hole in his cage until his death a year later in a courtyard on the Upper West Side. The year-long odyssey captured the imagination of … Read More Read More

In February 2023, Flaco—a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl—made headlines after escaping the Central Park Zoo when vandals damaged his enclosure. Born in captivity and confined for more than 13 years, few expected him to survive in the wild. But Flaco defied the odds, becoming a symbol of resilience and freedom as he soared over Manhattan, hunting rats and perching on high-rises—even doing some peeping-tom-ing along the way. His deep hoots echoed through the city, drawing nightly crowds and sparking a social media frenzy. Flaco's remarkable year in the wild made him a local legend and New York's first true "celebrity owl." But his story ended in heartbreak in February 2024, when he died after striking a building—a tragedy compounded by his exposure to rat poison and avian disease. His death triggered public mourning, renewed calls for wildlife-safe urban policies, and a citywide reflection on the human impact on nature. In this episode, we talk to Christine Mott. She is the author of the children's book Free Bird: Flaco the Owl's Dreams Take Flight, which was illustrated by Ofra Layla Isler and will be released on May 6, 2025. The book is aimed at readers ages 4-8, who will learn the importance of following their dreams and showing compassion for wild animals. Half of the proceeds will be donated to The Wild Bird Fund, a 501c3 that rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and releases the animals back into the wilds of New York City. We also visit with a 7-year-old who read the book and get his opinion on this inspiring and thought-provoking tale of animal liberty and independence. The book is available for purchase here. And to learn more about the campaign of Animal Wellness Action to spare barred owls from a government-sponsored plant to massacre them, go here.   The Animal Wellness podcast is produced by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. It focuses on improving the lives of animals in the United States and abroad through legislation and by influencing businesses to create a more humane economy. The show is hosted by veteran journalist and animal-advocate Joseph Grove.    www.animalwellnessaction.org www.centerforahumaneeconomy.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalWellnessAction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWAction_News Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHumaneCenter   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalwellnessaction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animal-wellness-action/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_6FxM4hD6oS5VSUwsCnNQ 

What would make a corporate lawyer write a children's book about the New York City Zoo owl, Flaco, that escaped to freedom? Join The Plantbased Business Hour and Awesome Vegans Podcast for an in depth conversation with Christine Mott about her new book, Flaco's flight and plight and the power of children's books. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/ For more PBH, visit ElysabethAlfano.com/Plantbased-Business-Hour.  

What would make a corporate lawyer write a children's book about the New York City Zoo owl, Flaco, that escaped to freedom? Join The Plantbased Business Hour and Awesome Vegans Podcast for an in depth conversation with Christine Mott about her new book, Flaco's flight and plight and the power of children's books. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/ For more PBH, visit ElysabethAlfano.com/Plantbased-Business-Hour.

These days life can seem extremely chaotic—have you felt it, too? Whether it’s the noise of the world or the noise of your own thoughts, there’s so much happening and so many things to think about that it can really get your head spinning with questions like: What am I supposed to be doing? Where is my attention supposed to be? How do I rest my heart? The good news is this: You already have a still, magnetic center within you, and on this episode of The Gathering Room podcast, I share how you can access it. The world can be chaotic, confusing, and sometimes absolutely terrifying—but that’s only when we let ourselves spin. It’s not about escaping the chaos but finding your still center within it. One effective way to connect with the point of stillness within each of us—what I call the “inner compass”—is meditation. I’ll lead you through a version of my Space, Stillness, and Silence meditation to help you let go of tension and allow your nervous system to regulate inward. I’ve only just begun to realize how when you center yourself in that place and allow it to be enough, the answers to your questions about the most trivial things and the most immense things will come without effort into your consciousness. There is an intelligence and a love so great for you that hears you in your confusion and amidst the terrifying cacophony of this world. Ro and I recently took Lila on a trip to the Central Park Zoo, and it was pure pandemonium in New York City: screaming kids, crowds of parade-goers, Hare Krishna worshipers, blaring bands, and all of it bathed in the city’s current signature scent…weed. As we were driving home through all this chaos, Lila declared, “There’s a lot of music in this town, girls!” before promptly falling asleep in her car seat. This reminded me that stillness is always available—even in the loudest moments of life. There’s no need to rush or try to fix everything. Your destination is right here in the present moment. Be here now. Your inner stillness holds the answers to your questions, even those you haven’t asked yet. When we ground ourselves in the space, silence, and stillness and stand in the huge wide plain where there is no one but you and your compass that is pointing straight into your own being, your presence becomes the portal. It opens to the instructions for what you need to do next. If you’d like to hear more about trusting your inner compass, how to stay creative amidst chaos, and how to find the answers you’re seeking, tune in for the full episode. We’ll take a collective deep breath and ground ourselves in “the still point of the turning world” together. Join me! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First time author Christine Mott has a forthcoming children's book entitled, Free Bird: Flaco the Owl's Dreams Take Flight by Lantern Publishing. The story for kids ages 4 to 8 is based on upon actual events surrounding the Eurasian Eagle Owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo. The story enthralled people from around the globe as Flaco was recorded across Central Park for over a year before his untimely death. As an attorney Christine also describes her advocacy work on behalf of animals. Animal Care Software 

Jello again. Today, Jack and the gang explore New York and visit an iconic location – The Central Park Zoo.Episode 210 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on March 8, 1936.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.

Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify Wednesday morning before Congress on New York City's sanctuary city policies, appearing alongside mayors from Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns tariffs on Mexico and Canada could hurt New York farmers who rely on exports. Also, the MTA is adding more open-gangway trains to the G line. Plus, HBO is making a documentary on Flaco, the Central Park Zoo owl who captured New Yorkers' hearts before his death.

This weekend marks one year since beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, tragically died. Flaco first made headlines in 2023 after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. A new exhibition at the New-York Historical, The Year of Flaco, traces Flaco's story and the surrounding phenomena his escape created. Rebecca Klassen, associate curator of material culture at the New York Historical, discusses the show and we take your calls.*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The story of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo, captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers around the world.In his latest, "The Book of Flaco: The World's Most Famous Bird," Nature writer David Gessner chronicles the year-long odyssey of Flaco and the human drama that followed the owl.

Flaco was a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo. Despite spending his life in a cage he learned to fly and survive in the city.

Flaco was a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo. Despite spending his life in a cage he learned to fly and survive in the city.

As the polar ice melts, biologist and paleontologist Neil Shubin explores the contents within and uncovers mysteries in his book, "Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future." Then, nature writer and professor David Gessner explores the story of the world's most famous bird, Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers around the world.

SEASON 3 EPISODE 84: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:50) SPECIAL COMMENT: Happy Insurrection Day, when Republicans will certify the election of a “president” who is constitutionally ineligible to hold the office according to the 3rd clause of the 14th Amendment and the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and who himself fomented the assault four years ago that ended our conceit about the peaceful transfer of power. The illegitimate president’s Republican whores and servants may in fact trudge to the capitol through a blizzard to make this prostitution of democracy official The Democrats? They won’t say anything because this didn’t TEST well as a campaign ad and their flaccid willingness to risk anything in our defense is further deflated by their perception that this is a fait accompli and since it is a fait accompli ESPECIALLY because of their own cowardice they now have to do their best to compromise, and obey in advance, a group of bandits and pirates posing as a presidential administration, whose only desire TO compromise is to compromise Democrats and the Free Press and Reality and democracy itself. These are some of those Republicans: Freshman Congressman Riley Moore – “My constituents have sent me here to this town not to work with Democrats but to destroy their agenda." “We asked everyone not to leak. Please for god’s sake do not give inside information to the enemy” that's from the LEAD Republican in the House, the CREEPIEST Republican in the House since Denny Hastert, Mike Johnson and I don’t know if by “the enemy” he means the Democrats or the media or both or the temptations of his anti-porn app, and I no longer care. This is Insurrection Day and we all KNOW what the Republicans would be doing today in the mirror version of this grim reality; if they were in charge and Trump were in office and had presidential immunity and a new president was about to sign off on putting him in jail and it would be what they actually did four years ago today only they wouldn’t bother to try to be subtle or legal about it (they’d be gassing up the tanks). AND NO, JUDGE JUAN MERCHAN IS NO HERO. He too is obeying in advance. Along with the Washington Post, squeezing out cartoonist Ann Telnaes. And Brian Stelter, covering up for Fox News. And the media soft-pedaling the Vegas bomber's hopes to see all Democrats murdered, and Congressman Tom Suozzi, and soon-to-disappear Senator Kyrsten Sinema. B-Block (29:30) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Those memorializing Aaron Brown without including the incident about his refusal to cover The Challenger explosion; Congresswoman Nancy Mace and "Gunther Eagleman" who only read the headline; and the meticulous Oliver Darcy who only gets mentioned here because he asked a question that really traumatized me: What will Olivia Nuzzi do in 2025? (42:14) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Remember dear Flaco? The majestic owl liberated from the Central Park Zoo? There is an extraordinary new book about him. And from an old book: remember the Ash Heaps in "The Great Gatsby"? They were real and you'll never believe what was built were they used to sit. C-Block (52:00) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Young Tippy needs the same surgery my new pup Kitt just got, and we need your help to pay for it. (55:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: It's an actors' story that invokes Trump, Orson Welles, The Odd Couple, Mike Nichols - and me? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: December 13, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with the usual updates from my life, including a review of the Wicked movie. Our headline story this week looks at the current situation facing the SeaQuest brand of aquariums. It's not good, y'all. We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Colchester Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, and the Bronx Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Cincinnati Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, ABQ BioPark, Zoo New England, and the Kansas City Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories including a huge announcement from the AZA about the success of SAFE programs, and additional stories from the San Antonio Zoo, Zoo Pitesti, the San Francisco Zoo, the Chattanooga Zoo, Zoos Victoria, the Jacksonville Zoo, and how Spotify Wrapped applies to zoos and aquariums. In Conservation News, we share about the reintroduction of Persian Onagers, the ways animals may be working on avoiding human-animal conflict, a disease affecting lorikeets and flying foxes, a new right whale calf, and a discussion about the monarch butterfly. HOLIDAY DEALS: Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20! Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29! Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase! Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

This is the All Local Morning Update for Saturday, December 7, 2024

Send us a text In this episode, Kelly is joined by John Friia! He is a digital creator, New York City historian and featured on PIX11's New York Living!Kelly asks John about his New York Story: Where he's from, What kind of content he does, and why he has such a profound interest for New York City History. Kelly tells us about his time as a balloon handler in the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade. How he got the position, which balloons he got to handle, and he tells the story about the time he almost got to High Five a Rockette!Kelly and John give tips about where to go to see the parade the best. Where has the best view, how to go so you can leave early, and where the best place to go to the bathroom is. John tells Kelly about the history of the parade. When it started, the original parade route, how the Central Park Zoo was involved. John also tells us about the lengthy process that the balloons and floats go through before they can make it to the day of the Parade.Kelly also tells John about the inflation ceremony, where thousands of people from around the world gather to see the balloons inflated. He gives the listeners tips on the best places and times to see this too. But above all else; John Friia is a New Yorker!Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKoppJohn Friia's Social Media:@Here_in_NY on Instagram@hereinnyc on TikTok

Jenny confronts her stepfather then we take a long honeymoon!by Sénor Longo. Listen to the  ► Podcast at Connected.After lunch we walked together along the waterfront, watching the ferry to Bridgeport dock, disgorge its cargo of cars and trucks then fill its decks with those waiting to cross the Sound. The ferry was a great alternative to driving into and through New York City before heading north. I had always used the ferry when going to Boston or Cambridge, saving two or more hours and a boatload of hassle every time.Mom gave us a ride back to the station at 3:40 for the 4:06 train back to Penn Station. I was pleased to see Mom and Jenny hug before we climbed the ladder onto the train. We waved to Mom as the train pulled out.“Did Mom say something to you while you were hugging?”“Yes, she gave me some advice.”“Oh?”“Yes, she told me you were nothing like your father. I already knew that. I can't see you ever cheating and I know I would never cheat on you so I guess we're stuck with each other, forever.”I leaned in for a kiss that lasted longer than it should considering where we were then I whispered in Jenny's ear, “I certainly hope so.” Jenny didn't have to answer. Her eyes said all I needed to know.We had just changed trains in Huntington when I mentioned to Jenny that I thought we should get her a car. She seemed to think about it for a minute then chimed in, “Okay, but not a Honda. Your car is okay, better than okay, but after spending so many years barely getting by I'd like to splurge, get something a little extravagant. Is that okay?”“Of course; we can go out and look as soon as we're back home.” Jenny kissed me then whispered in my ear and I knew I was the luckiest man on the planet. She planned to prove it as soon as we were in our room.I stopped at reception to ask if they had a doctor on staff. Luckily, they did and I asked for an appointment tomorrow morning. I received a phone call fifteen minutes later telling me that Dr. St. Claire would come to my room at 11:30 tomorrow morning and that he wanted to know what the problem was so he could be prepared. “Tell him my arm is in a sling because of a knife wound I received last Saturday night. I want to make sure there's no infection and have the bandages changed.” I was assured that he would receive the message.Jenny had a smile on her face as she led me to the bedroom. She had just removed my shoes and socks when my cell rang. I looked at the screen and wondered, who the hell is Frank Garcia? I answered thinking it might be the doctor. I hadn't been paying much attention to his name. My caller was a detective for the NYPD who wanted to meet with me tomorrow morning, saying he had news regarding my assault and battery case. I suggested he meet us at reception at 8:30 and we'd treat him to breakfast. He nixed the breakfast, but did say he'd accept a cup of coffee. I had just ended the call in time. I could see that Jenny was getting impatient.“You were right, Doug; it was a long day. I enjoyed being with your mother, but the ride back was really boring.”“The Long Island Railroad is strictly a commuter line. There are people who do that very trip five days a week; the price of living in that area, I guess.”“Where did you live when you were working?”“Closer in, much closer in; I lived and worked in Hicksville which is on another line. There are three; North, Central, and South.”“Interesting, but not now; I have my mind on something else.” She almost tore the clothes from my body and a minute later hers followed. “Now, don't forget who's doing the doing.” I just laughed as she gently lowered me to the bed. I lay in the center of the big king bed with my right arm out to the side, exactly as instructed while Jenny showed me just how much she loved me. She rubbed her swimsuit model's body over mine, her nipples moving into my mouth and hand as we kissed and kissed and groped each other unashamedly.I had two fingers in her, my thumb on her hard swollen clit as she stroked me furiously. There was a time in the not so distant past when that was my only means of relief. A lot had changed since Jenny had come into my life. I'd hoped to marry, but never imagined it would be to a goddess like Jenny. It was all I could do to resist pulling her onto my rod, that's how hot I was for her. She must have been clairvoyant because just seconds later she moved up onto my body and rubbed me into her dripping slit. I had closed my eyes, but heard her moan as she slid down until our bodies met.I couldn't help myself; I began to move with her, driving my cock as deeply into her as humanly possible. Jenny was right; it was a very long day and my arm didn't make it any easier. It felt as though I was being stabbed over and over as the day progressed. However, what I was feeling now with my wonderful wife was worth everything I had endured.Let's face it; there are only so many variations for sex. Sure there're oral and anal, although I didn't find the thought of that terribly appealing, and there's genital sex. I'd had plenty of manual sex over the twenty-plus years before meeting Jenny. In spite of the obvious limitations, sex with Jenny was never dull. She had such energy and so much love to share that I was never bored. Tonight was as exciting as ever even though I was exhausted. The pain in my arm had given me a miserable night's sleep. I'd slept through the night, but Jenny had told me I was tossing and turning the entire time.Jenny tried something new on me tonight, flexing her vaginal muscles and squeezing my cock like never before. “Oh God!” I was practically screaming as I came and came again until Jenny covered my mouth with hers. She covered my face with kisses once I had settled down. I could barely speak, but somehow I managed to croak, “You didn't.”“That's not important. You'll get me tomorrow. I know how tired you are. Why don't we get room service? That's something I always wanted to do.”“What about Lady? She has to eat and we have to put her out.”“I can do both. I know it's dark, but I won't go into the park and I'll have Lady with me.” I thought about it for a minute before struggling to get out of bed. “I'll come with you then a quick shower and we can call down for food. How does that sound?” Jenny gave me a sour look, but helped me to get up and dress. I fed Lady and ten minutes later we stood together in the park. Several young toughs walked nearby, but continued past us when Lady growled. One group even recognized Lady from the TV news as they shouted, “Nice going, man,” and other congratulatory remarks. All the same I was pleased when we were safely inside the Plaza's lobby.We ordered steaks, probably the best choice for room service, baked potatoes, and a pitcher of iced tea. It was served on our coffee table as I signed the bill, but gave the server his tip in cash. Jenny and I ate quietly, but a few minutes later she asked, “What do you think the police want?”“Not sure, but I don't think they want to arrest me. If they did the detective wouldn't have phoned. He would have been here waiting for me. He said he has some info on the case so I guess we'll find out in the morning.” Room service sounds romantic, but the food is often cold by the time it's delivered. Tonight it was okay, but it was better than going out. We ate, showered together as we did every night, and climbed into bed, Jenny, as always, on my left side with her head on my chest. I lay back on the pillow and was gone in seconds.CHAPTER 12.There were two men in cheap suits standing in front of reception as we walked up. “Detective Garcia,” I asked.“Dr. Preston, good of you to see us. This is my partner, Tim Rooney.” I shook hands lefty and introduced Jenny. We walked together into the Plaza's food court where we were seated in a booth. Jenny and I ordered breakfast and they ordered coffee even though I invited them to join us.“At these prices I'd be broke in less than a week. What kind of work do you do, Dr. Preston?”“Actually, Det. Rooney; I'm officially retired although I did get an assignment to write a short program last week. That's what I do; write computer programs. I wrote all the programs in the ‘Idiot' series.”“Those are really good. I used one to learn Spanish.”“Yeah, but you still speak with an Irish accent. I can barely understand you.”“What would you know? You were born in Brooklyn; talk about an accent!”Jenny and I laughed. “I suspect life with you two is never dull.”“We have to make jokes when we can,” Det. Garcia explained. “Sometimes our work can be really morbid. Why don't we get to business?” He stopped for a moment to stir some real cream into his coffee. “Mmmm, that's good. Okay, we got the report from the vet on your dog. I'm sure you know it came back clean. We learned that your assailant was high on meth; methamphetamine. He's still in Bellevue in the prison ward and his arm is a mess. The doctors put several screws in it, but they still think he'll have trouble for the rest of his life. Of course, the whole thing was entirely his fault so I doubt that any of us have even a tiny bit of sympathy.“We've spoken to the DA in charge of the case and he'll go to the Grand Jury next week. There's no reason for you to attend or testify, but I can tell you that he's going for attempted murder in addition to assault with a deadly weapon. There'll be some other charges thrown in; there always are. I have your cell number so I can contact you, if necessary.”“Do you think I'll have to testify? And Jenny?”“It's hard to say. It might go to a plea bargain because he has no criminal record. This guy had a great job on Wall Street so he has plenty of money; maybe too much. I assume your suit was ruined. Any idea how much it cost? We'll ask the judge for you to be compensated for your loss.”“Actually, I do know. I had just bought that suit from a tailor in Hong Kong. It cost me $3,000 and the shirt was $250, both of them custom made for me. I'm more concerned with Jenny's dress. She tried to stop the bleeding and it was covered with blood. I gave it to the hotel for cleaning so I expect to get it back today. It was brand new, just bought that day. Do you remember what you paid, Jen?”“Yes, just over $2,000 with tax, unfortunately. I loved that dress.”“Well, if it's ruined we can see about getting a replacement. We can go to the store and ask them to order one just like it.” Jenny responded by leaning over to kiss my cheek. The detectives left a few minutes later, but not before Det. Rooney said, “I wouldn't mind getting a dog like this for my family. Mind telling me what you paid for her.”“I think a shelter pet is more in your future. Lady cost me $65,000.”Garcia laughed like hell as he slid out of the booth. “Tim, get a goldfish and I'll spring for a bowl.”They shook hands with me and left, still laughing.“They seem like good guys, Doug.”“Yeah, they probably are, but I don't envy them their jobs. They see the worst of humanity every single day. We had a neighbor who was a cop when I was growing up. His wife couldn't stand the uncertainty of his going to work and never knowing for sure if he was coming home alive or in a box. She left him and took his three kids. A few months later he took his own life. I can still remember the sound of the shotgun in the middle of the night.” Jenny's eyes showed the shock she was experiencing.We finished breakfast and returned to the suite just in time to see the bellman walking down the hall with her dress. Jenny took it out of the plastic bag, but even I could see that they were unable to remove the bloodstain completely. Jenny was almost in tears when I asked her for the receipt. A minute later I was on the phone with the store. I explained what had happened and, like everyone else in the city, the manager had seen the report on the news. She said she would have to contact the supplier, but would get back to me as soon as possible, probably sometime this afternoon.After ending the call I sat in the easy chair and gazed out the window. “What would you like to do this afternoon? I think we should do some sightseeing. Most of the people who live here have never been to the top of the Empire State Building or taken a cruise around Manhattan. There's also the American Museum of Natural History only a few blocks away or the Central Park Zoo. It's one of the world's best.”“Let's wait until the doctor has examined you. I'm not taking any chances with your health.” And then in what I was sure was her sternest voice, “And neither are you. I'm planning on growing very old with you, having lots of kids and even more grandkids. We'll have other opportunities to sightsee.” Then to show me how serious she was she leaned down to kiss me.It was almost eleven when the maid knocked. Jenny answered the door and the maid said she would return later. “No, come in, please; just take care of the bedroom and bathroom today.” I rose and gave her a ten dollar tip. This was a big suite and I always tipped the maid every day. I didn't think that ten bucks was too much when the suite was running me $5,000 a night.Jenny and I relaxed as we waited for the doctor to arrive. Fortunately, he was a few minutes early. He handed Jenny a card that gave his name as Henri St. Claire, M.D., Internal Medicine, with a Park Avenue address. He explained that he was technically retired, but kept his hand in by working when needed for the hotel. Taking note of my sling he asked me to remove it so he could examine the wound.“Ah, I see the doctor inserted a drain,” he said once he had peeled the bandage away from my skin. “That was an excellent idea. These days these kids who think they're practicing medicine don't take the time or effort to do things right. It will take only a few minutes to remove it.” Digging into his bag he removed several paper towels and dropped a long thin flexible tube that he pulled from the wound into them, dropping the mess into a waste basket. Then, using his nose, he sniffed all around the stitches before nodding with satisfaction.“Had there been an infection there would be an odor of mortification, of the decaying pus created by the body fighting off the bacteria. That's the biggest concern with a knife wound. I'll bandage it again for you and all you'll have to do is see your own physician in another week to remove the stitches. Do you need any additional pain medication?”“No, I still have some and I prefer not to use them. They make me woozy and I can't stand it. What about this sling? Do I have to use it?”“I think you might wear it for another few days until you get home again. The city is crowded and you could be jostled.” I was dejected by that, but Jenny was elated. She was going to take care of me even if it killed me. Dr. St. Claire was with me about twenty minutes and left, telling me that his charges of $250 would be added to my hotel bill. I thanked him as he strode out the door.“See; I told you to wear that sling.”“I give up; you win.” I was a bit dejected until Jenny carefully replaced my arm into the sling then wrapped her hands around my head and kissed me deeply. The kiss went on and on until she broke it, asking if we could still make it to the zoo. I got my backpack from the closet and put Lady's bowl into it even though I knew there were places for dogs to drink where we were going.It was still morning so I suggested we go up to the Bronx. “We have plenty of time so why don't we go to the Bronx Zoo. It's bigger and; I think; better than the one in Central Park.” Jenny agreed, saying that she would defer to me since I had much more experience here than she did.Once out on the street we crossed over Central Park South so Lady could take care of business then we walked a few blocks east until we reached the subway station for the 5 train. Using my credit card I bought a Metro Card with six trips on it, paying for Lady even though I knew she would be entitled to a free passage. The trip north took less than thirty minutes. We walked up onto East Tremont Avenue very close to the Asia Gate of the Bronx Zoo. I knew this area well; it was where my father had often brought me years ago before I learned that he was a serial cheater.Jenny and I had a ball. She loved the zoo and many of the children asked if they could pet Lady. The highlight of the day came when we accidentally stumbled onto feeding time for the tigers. The trainer dropped a huge slab of what I assumed was horsemeat into an empty cage. It was on the left of three in a row. He lifted and dropped a door that led outside from the center cage. About three minutes later a tiger; a BIG tiger walked in and turned toward the meat. Once he was in a door we hadn't noticed before dropped between the two cages, sealing that one away. Next the trainer dropped another slab into the cage on the far right. The door outside dropped a few more times and an even bigger tiger walked in, moving immediately toward the meat. Soon that cage was isolated, leaving only the center cage empty. The process was repeated, but everyone present gasped when this tiger walked through the door. It looked to be twice the size of the first.“Excuse me, sir,” I asked as I approached him while we exited. “Do you know how much that tiger weighs? I don't think I've ever seen a cat that big before.”“You're probably right. He's the biggest one I've ever seen, too. He was weighed a few months ago, 619 pounds. Did you know that the tiger is the largest cat, followed by the lion and the jaguar third? They're all capable of being man eaters, but the tiger is the worst, by far.” Jenny and I thanked him and went on our way, eager to see what was next in line down the path.We finished around five and left through the same Asia Gate to the subway. Jenny was confused when we walked onto the platform for the number 2 train. “Doug, didn't we take the 5 train this morning?”“Yeah, we did, but this one will bring us closer to our restaurant. We're going to the Carnegie Deli for dinner. I think you'll like it.” Walking up to the street level at 59th West meant that we were about four blocks from the deli. Blocks in Manhattan were about three times as long going east and west as they were going north and south. Even at this hour with the sidewalks crowded with workers on their way home, the trip only took us twenty minutes.We were given a table by the window. I ordered without even looking at the menu. “We'll split a Zorba and a hot pastrami sandwich, two cream sodas, and can we get some water for my dog?”The waitress had just left when Jenny whispered, “Doug, splitting a salad and a sandwich? Are you sure?”I leaned across the table to kiss her. “Trust me. You'll have more than enough to eat and we'll definitely want to save room for dessert.” I had just placed Lady's bowl on the floor by the edge of the table when the waitress returned with two tall glasses filled with ice and the light amber cream soda along with two with water that she told me were at room temperature. Those she poured into Lady's bowl. Lady looked to Jenny for permission to drink, receiving it just as the waitress returned with a huge Greek salad and two bowls.I made an attempt to toss the salad and spooned a healthy portion into Jenny's bowl. There was still some left over when I had filled mine. We had just finished when our sandwich appeared. “Thought I'd better bring another plate for you. Good luck,” she said with a chuckle. Jenny looked at the sandwich with her mouth open. It was easily eight inches tall with lean pastrami piled high between two thin slices of rye bread.Using two hands I removed one half and passed the other to Je

A superhero origin story would absolutely be 12 years in a cage and then set free by secretive criminals. That's the story of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl, released from his vandalised cage in Central Park Zoo, New York City. He turned up in the middle of an intersection nearby, looking dazed and people in the know thought, ‘This is going to end badly,' because animals released from captivity have an extremely low survival rate. But Flaco – ‘skinny' in Spanish – flew in the face of all that. Flaco not only learned to live, he seemed to thrive.He turned up on fire escapes and windowsills, and was photographed around Manhattan like a coked-up socialite with wide eyes and fabulous ear tufts. But, how long could Flaco possibly last in the graveyard of bird diversity that is the city? How long could he fly without confusing a window for the sky?Featuring:Ed Shanahan, Metro reporter, The New York Times. Julia Wang, Project leader, BirdCast at Cornell University. Brendon Samuels, Fatal Light Awareness Program and Western University in Canada.Dr Kylie Soanes, Urban ecologist at The University of Melbourne.Mat Howard, Midjuburi Ward (Marrickville), Inner West Council, NSW.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Dateline: April 26, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is a follow up about the San Francisco Bonus Episode last week, including a discussion of some follow ups and a big announcement from the zoo about panda bears.  We then get to our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Busch Gardens with some amazing help, the Nashville Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, the Staten Island Zoo, the Dallas Zoo, the Memphis Zoo, Zoo Tampa, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, Potawatomi Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, a huge birth at Brevard Zoo, and the Cincinnati Zoo!We say goodbye to some beloved animals headlined by two wonderful red pandas that I loved dearly, Betsy and Scout. We also say goodbye to Karen, an ostrich at the Topeka Zoo, Fred the tegu at Capron Park Zoo, Scruffy the sun bear at the Honolulu Zoo, the oldest panda in Japan, and more. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including another opportunity to vote for some facilities you might love, a conservation success story from The Wilds, amazing stories about helping animals at Central Park Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo, followups on the young lion that is getting help at Lincoln Park Zoo, the gorilla introductions at Cleveland, and the Miami SeaQuarium lease, and then a bunch of quick hits including stories from Rolling Hills Zoo, The Desert Museum, the Berlin Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, the Columbus Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, and the Tulsa Zoo. Then we end this section with a great example of transparency from Woodland Park Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about an investigation into where plastic bags go when they get recycled, the lengths one country went to to stop a single invasive predator, a look at the current global coral bleaching event, and people being idiots with animals for social media credit. In Other News, we talk about coyotes and badgers being besties and an elephant on the loose. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

HOST, CLAIRE DAVENPORT: Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo last year, died in February. In Flaco's 13 months of freedom, his story of survival captivated a lot of people. Since Flaco's death, New Yorkers have come up with all sorts of ways to commemorate the bird. HOST, PASCAL HOGUE: Some are so devoted to keeping the memory of Flaco alive they decided to get a reminder of him permanently inked on their skin. Giulia Leo attended the hottest — and arguably cutest — tattoo event of the season. LEO 1: A long line of people stretches between Freeman St. and Manhattan Ave despite the rain this morning. The line begins right outside East River Tattoo, a tattoo studio located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. And everybody is here for the same reason. CONNELL 1: Flaco the owl. MITCHELL 1: Flaco. HOLLINGSWORTH 1: Flaco. LEO 2: More specifically, they want to get Flaco permanently inked on their skin. East River tattoo offers flash tattoo days every once in a while – they're days where customers can pick between a limited selection of pre-made designs and get them tattooed for a discounted price. And people are making all kinds of sacrifices to get inked from East River Tattoo artist Duke Riley. LEO 3 You got here early, skipping work… ANONYMOUS 1 Yeah I think for me I really appreciate Duke Riley as an artist. And I think it's a really unique opportunity to get one of his designs on my body. LEO 4: Tattoos like this usually cost several hundreds dollars, but today, Flaco devotees pay 150 dollars. There is an option to get a tattoo of Flaco's name, of his face, or of his full figure. When Charlie Connell looked at the designs available, he had no doubt. CONNELL 2: I want the chubby guy. I'm going with the chubby one, he's all puffed out and looks somewhat angry. LEO 5: His reason for getting the tattoo? CONNELL 3: I like howls and Flaco was cool. LEO 6: To others, Flaco is not just a cool bird. What many find inspirational about his story is that Flaco, who lived in captivity at the zoo for a dozen years, was able to survive on his own for a full year outside of captivity. And although he could have gone back to the zoo because owls have the ability to orient themselves through mental maps, he chose to be on his own. HOLLINGSWORTH 2: I think it's a sort of cultural phenomenon because people are looking at this story and applying it to their own life, trying to find ways that they can break free from their own kind of restraints and live the kind of life they want even if it means, as it was the case for Flaco, having some degree of compromise. LEO 7: That's Jonathan Hollingsworth, and he came to the tattooing event to conduct his own research about Flaco. He is not getting a tattoo today, but he is a firm believer in the power of Flaco's story. LEO 8: And so Flaco is both a human symbol but also a New York symbol? HOLLINGSWORTH 3: I think he's a universal symbol. We New Yorkers cling to him as one of our own but, when we lost Flaco, his death wasn't just here in the city but it was something that was felt around the world. People have been following this story for a year. LEO 9: Megan Mitchell agrees. She is from Glasgow, Scotland and she heard about the Flaco-themed event on the radio. She is only visiting New York, but she is no stranger to the story of Flaco. MITCHELL 2: I think the sparrow of Flaco flew across the whole of the world, straight to Scotland. And he was such a fater, and even toward the end of his days. He was just really raddled with it so much, but he just kept going. LEO 10: And where are you getting Flaco on your body, do you know? MITCHELL 3: I think I'll get him on my arm so everyone can see him in the summer. LEO 11: And so Flaco will get to see another summer. Giulia Leo, Columbia Radio News

A post-mortem established that Flaco, the famous Eurasian Eagle-Owl whom a vandal released from the Central Park Zoo, was carrying lethal amounts of three anti-coagulants, a pigeon herpesvirus, and even a toxic metabolite of the pesticide DDT. Is anyone actually "free" if they have no alternative but to eat poisoned food?

Come we now once again to the end of March, a time of madness, the gathering crescendo of a great tourney, the end of a road upon which many set out, but only a few traverse entire.Since we first published our second annual Hell Gate March Madness Hot Take Bracket earlier this month, the public has been in understandable general uproar. Families have been torn asunder, bar brawls are up an astounding 237%, and Eric Adams was so shaken to his core, he found God (again).The bracket provoked conversation, discussion, takes about the takes, and a metadiscourse about chopped cheese that we're now even sorry we started.But now the takes must battle it out! From these 64 exemplary competitors, only one will win. So we've put together some hot take bracket-ologists, who also happened to author the hot takes, to get to the bottom of the hottest take of all, previewing some of the spiciest match-ups, But now the takes must battle it out! From these 64 exemplary competitors, only one will win. So we've put together some hot take bracket-ologists, who also happened to author the hot takes, to get to the bottom of the hottest take of all, previewing some of the spiciest match-ups, like:If you live within a 15-minute walk of a restaurant, you should not be allowed to order delivery from it (5) vs. You should only be able to order delivery from restaurants within a 15-minute walk from you (12) Andrew Cuomo should be mayor, it's a proper punishment for his misdeeds (7) vs. Bill de Blasio is a catch (10) The Carbone private dining club looks fun and I would appreciate an invitation (7) vs. If you live in an apartment with a dog and it barks for hours every time you leave it alone, your neighbors are not in the wrong for complaining to your landlord (10) If someone on the street asks you for a dollar, and you pull out your wallet and all you have is a $20, you must give them the $20 (5) vs. If you see someone selling candy on the subway, buy some candy (12) Those nut vendors should be banned for false advertising (they're not that good) (2) vs. Clipping your nails on the subway is fine but EATING on the subway is not (15) There should be a thing where on every subway car, one person is algorithmically selected to be able to share their phone screen onto all the video screens in the car (4) vs. If you actually want me to compost, I'm gonna need a City-sponsored coupon booklet or a tax write-off or some other incentive. Until then, my food waste is going in the trash! (13) Flaco should have lived out the rest of his life in a cage the size of a minivan (3) vs. All the animals in the Central Park Zoo should be freed and allowed to roam the streets of New York City, like Flaco (14) The MTA should play piped-in Muzak in subway stations (7) vs. Weed is too strong and New York state should pass a law to make it weaker (10)Who will be victorious? Will we even announce a winner? Possible not! Even so, we felt it was time to bring back the now-irregularly-released Hell Gate Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2... [01:00] - Welcoming Jason Fitz GoJo, Golic, and Emerson welcome Jason Fitz and humorously poke fun at him for traveling with a suitcase full of his records and accolades. [06:05] - Raiders' Total Wins GoJo and Golic inquire about Jason Fitz's expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders, especially after an offseason where they didn't secure their QB of the future. [09:50] - JJ McCarthy's Draft Stock Jason Fitz discusses the rise of JJ McCarthy's draft stock and the hype surrounding him, not just from his former coach, Jim Harbaugh. [12:40] - Player Ownership in Franchises The trio discusses Tom Brady's ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders and ponders whether more former players will follow suit in buying into franchise ownership. [15:20] - NFC East Win Totals and Coaching Hot Seats Jason Fitz shares insights on NFL win totals and coaches on the hot seat, expressing concern about the Eagles' prospects for the upcoming season. [20:01] - Interview with Erin Matson GoJo and Golic welcome Erin Matson, North Carolina's Head Field Hockey Coach, to discuss her journey to becoming head coach at the age of 22, reflect on her illustrious playing career, being compared to other UNC alums like Mia Hamm and Michael Jordan, and experience taking over as head coach after her former coach Karen Shelton's 42-year run. [29:53] - Reflecting on Erin Matson GoJo, Golic, and Emerson reflect on Erin Matson's achievements, impact on the field hockey world, and overall maturity at her age. [32:36] - Caleb Williams and Chicago GoJo and Golic discuss concerns over Caleb Williams potentially joining Chicago and address the recent buzz around him and his ability to lead. [39:43] - This, That, and the Third McDonald's selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 2026, Matt Barnes' recent encounter with a possum, and ending with an update on Flaco, the owl that escaped Central Park Zoo. Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic!  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A WNYC analysis of immigration court data shows that nearly half of New York City's new migrants come from Africa, Asia, and other regions outside Latin America. Meanwhile, Central Park Zoo officials say Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle owl who crisscrossed Manhattan, had bird herpes and four different kinds of rat poison in his system when he died. Plus, New York City's Office of Technology and Innovation says the Big Apple is the first place in the nation to enact a comprehensive plan for how agencies can use artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with the Office of Technology and Innovation's Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Fraser, to discuss their A.I action plan and its importance for ethical technology use.

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews three distinguished experts from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Sally Slavinski, Kevin Lovingood, and Caroline Bragdon to talk about the increase of the bacterial disease leptospirosis in dogs. Tune in as they discuss:The increase of leptospirosis cases in NYC dogsWhat causes leptospirosis and what species can contract it?How cases of leptospirosis are diagnosed, counted, and trackedThe health problems leptospirosis causes in dogs and how this disease is treatedThe role rat management, vaccines, and other strategies play in reducing cases of leptospirosisHow access to veterinary care can limit the ability to track leptospirosisThe impact of climate change on the dynamics of this and other diseasesCan humans contract leptospirosis from dogs? Also on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in February 2023, but sadly passed away after colliding with a buildingAnimal news, including the story of a stingray named Charlotte who mysteriously became pregnantPet Health Listener Q&A Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

This episode is for the birds — and one bird in particular. Flaco, an Eurasian eagle-owl, escaped from the Central Park Zoo last year and went on to become a local celebrity, delighting New Yorkers with his feathered adventures across Manhattan. Late last month, however, Flaco died after an apparent collision with a building. Obviously, Flaco's death is a sad event for many reasons, but it got us thinking about the role of birds in the wider world. Not only are they an important part of the natural ecosystem, but they can also contribute to agriculture (or quality of life in the city) by eating bugs, rats and other pests. So can you put an exact dollar amount on the value of a bird and what it does for the world? It turns out that for many decades, some economists were devoted to exactly this question. In this episode, we speak with Robert Francis, the author of the Bird History Substack, about the largely forgotten science of economic ornithology and historic attempts to figure out exactly how much a bird is worth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flaco, the escaped Central Park Zoo eagle-owl who fascinated so many New Yorkers, died over the weekend. Listeners call in share their remembrances.

Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl whose enclosure in the Central Park Zoo was vandalized, leading to his escape on February 2, 2023, died Friday.

Authorities confirm the person who died in a Harlem fire on Friday was 27-year-old Fazil Khan, a data journalist from India. The fire was caused by a lithium ion battery and 17 other people were injured. Plus, President Biden is expected to be in New York City Monday afternoon for a campaign fundraiser and drivers should expect extensive road delays. Finally, the tragic death of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who famously escaped from the Central Park Zoo last year, has saddened New York City's birding community. The Wildlife Conservation Society reported that Flaco seems to have collided with a building on West 89th Street this past Friday. This incident brings to the forefront a critical question: How can New York City become a safer habitat for birds? WNYC's David Furst talks with the New York City Audubon's Director of Conservation and Science, Dustin Partridge, to get answers.

Chris Kinback joins the show as today's solo guest. He and Michael talk about the Drake leak, living in NYC without a day job, and how to fix the Furry problem in high schools across America. Thanks to Chris for coming back on the show. Catch him in New York or on the road, and follow him everywhere @chriskinback for updates on show dates, clips, podcast appearances, etc.As always, find Michael Good on Instagram @michaelgoodcomedy and on Twitter @agoodmichael. Check out the show on YouTube and follow the official Instagram page @morninggoodpodcast.This podcast was produced by Paxton Fleming, you can find him on Instagram @yaboypax 

[Friday News Pick with Walter Lee] Flaco fever! Super fans track Central Park Zoo's escapee owl all around NYC

Join us as we dream big about lottery wins, discuss Subway’s branding journey (from healthy bites to footlong cookie delights), and follow Flaco, the eagle-owl who escaped his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo…enjoy! The Brett Davern Show is streamed LIVE daily at 12pm (eastern) and 9am (pacific) on idobi Radio at https://idobi.com. Follow Brett on social media @BDavv, Katie : @KatieLeclerc, the show @BrettDavernShow The post Footlong Fresh appeared first on idobi.

Drivers in the Bronx and Queens will get a full rebate on two bridge tolls beginning this weekend. Plus, parent leaders elected to an advisory panel on education policies are resisting Schools Chancellor David Banks' demands that they hold meetings in-person, citing threats over support of Palestine. Also, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh looks into a new effort by Manhattan's borough president to take down some of the city's oldest scaffolding. And finally, WNYC's Michael Hill talks with wildlife observer Daniel Lei about an owl named Flaco, who escaped from New York's Central Park Zoo last year.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Escaped Owl-Central Park.

Watch out, Spider-man! Voice actor Geoff Moonen joins Jenna to make a Central Park-roaming bird game with incredible transversal mechanics, thanks to the prompts: Owls moody Triple A action-adventure Invasive Species is inspired by famous New York birds like the iconic Flaco, who escaped Central Park Zoo to become a free bird, to Mandarin Patinkin the Hot Duck. This is the new Uncharted game you've been looking for. Also enjoy Jenna learning in real time that Geoff knows an insane amount of birds! Follow Geoff Moonen on Twitter here, and be sure to listen to his podcast Fun and Games! Visit Cornbread Hemp and use BGH to get 25% off your order. Thank you for listening to Big Game Hunger! Follow BGH at BigGameHunger on Instagram. Email us at BigGameHungerPod@gmail.com. Support this show, and submit your OWN random prompts, by subscribing at Patreon.com/TheJenna Big Game Hunger is part of the Multitude Collective of podcasts. Edited and mixed by the talented Mischa Stanton, and created and hosted by Jenna Stoeber.

Today on Curtis Sliwa's Rip and Read: Curtis has the political endorsements to take over Eric Adams position if he's canned and WABC's owner and operator is reaching out to China to bring pandas back to Central Park Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg visits Gus, the neurotic and beloved polar bear at The Central Park Zoo. Jessica takes Helen Gurley Brown to task for perpetuating the myth of the superwoman.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Dateline: October 6, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we talk about births at the National Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, Zoo Tampa, Central Park Zoo, and Brandywine Zoo. We then say goodbye to beloved animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Oregon Zoo, and the Jacksonville Zoo. We also talk about the flash floods at Central Park and Prospect Park Zoos, manatee conservation at the Columbus, Cincinnati, Tampa Zoos and SeaWorld, two great stories from the Akron Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about great news for rhinos, people ruining La Jolla, the TreeCard App, and more!And in Other News, we talk about the Phillies, a mink disaster, a thieving bear, and a blessed binturong. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

It's Friday and were still talking about Kevin McCarthy, seals are loose at the Central Park Zoo, Taylor Swift is bigger than the football games she attends, are two legendary coaches on the hot seat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dena and Catalina open the episode with a heated discussion of the Paris bed bug epidemic before moving on to their algorithms. For Catalina it's trivia by @mahanlankarani and a Spanish duet by @aleah_parris. For Dena, NYC wasn't the only thing that was flooded this week. Her algorithm is all things water emergency: from @femiredwood's discussion of waterways, to the brief Sea Lion escape from the Central Park Zoo, warnings about puddles (@underthedesknews) and parodies set to Destiny's Child (@warrenkolewifey) and Lady Gaga (@troyserena). The girls also discuss the sociology of ice cream orders, prompted by @hanaenotmontana's reflections on the subject. Next up is STITCHES, with @umgabi asking about mispronounced words and an amazing response from @blacademics. Dena discusses the content creator of the week @lukeandsassyscott and shares her excitement for the upcoming Beyoncé concert film. The ladies confirm that Jay-Z is still not on TikTok and move on to a very old food trend, the Cheesecake Factory Chicken Salad, started by @thezoyaroya and sampled by creators like @alixtraeger, @callmebelly, and @cory_larrabee. Learning on TikTok includes another new app feature, described by @linnayeahhh, and they close the episode with a video about a non-alcoholic martini by @_tvb11.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

The ladies face their ultimate freelance battle: time. In this episode, a ceasefire forces them under a bridge at the Central Park Zoo in NYC. Join them as they barely string thoughts together, make up excuses to people who don't even notice them and shield themselves from a child's projectile vomit... we of course include gigs and gags. Special guest: the sights, sounds, smells of beautiful Central Park Zoo. You're welcome for this NYC moment in time.   

Episode 143: The Top Dads take on New York City and fair better than Kevin McAlister or at least the wet bandits. Time Square, The Statue of Liberty, Parks & Playgrounds, Central Park Zoo, and more street food than a kid could imagine. New York will never be the same after a TDM and TDK take over! Bonus Tip:How much R rated stuff did the Top Kids see in NYC?Thank you for listening and taking this journey with us. Please follow us on social media for great Top Dad tips, tricks, jokes, and hacks. TopDadpod.comWant to help the show?The best way to help the Top Dad podcast is to share our podcasting gold with your friends and family or consider leaving a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and following us on Spotify.Listen to Top Dad for free wherever you listen to podcasts or go to TopDadpod.com for all our socials and contact information.  

Theresa talks about stand-up comedy while eating habanero peppers, the Central Park Zoo, her daughter's first audition, “real family” modeling and the ick and love of the week! Enjoy!

Hey there travel hackers! Join us today as we share our favorite tips for using points and miles to plan a trip to New York City. New York City holds a special place in our hearts, and through travel hacking we've discovered incredible ways to explore this vibrant city. Getting to New York City is a breeze, thanks to the multitude of airlines that fly there.  When it comes to airport hotels, the options at JFK and LaGuardia are worth considering.  When it comes to accommodations in New York City, we have a range of recommendations. There is the highly rated and luxurious Park Hyatt New York, known for its spacious rooms and impressive indoor pool. Jess suggests the family-friendly Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East, which offers complimentary breakfast and spacious rooms with kitchenettes.   In terms of activities and places to eat, we highlight a few must-visit places. Los Tacos No. 1 in Chelsea Market is at the top of Alex's list, giving high praise for its delicious and affordable tacos. Taking a stroll along the High Line, a public park built on an elevated historic rail line, is also high on our list for its beautiful views and greenery. The 9/11 Memorial Museum is a moving and well-designed experience, offering a deeper understanding of the tragic events. The Statue Of Liberty, Central Park, and Central Park Zoo are great places for families to explore.  Want to know how you can visit the city that never sleeps for nearly free? Hit that play button and find out more of our travel hacking tips on how to make your travel dreams a reality!    Links:  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Links For This Episode:  The TWA Hotel Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World Hyatt Place Flushing/La Guardia Airport Crowne Plaza JFK Park Hyatt NYC Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East Hotel Indigo Lower East Side Thompson Central Park   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:02 Ready to travel to the Big Apple for nearly free? 02:00 Alex shares her preferred airline options to fly to New York City. 03:15 Pam talks about her preference for United Airlines and their flights to LaGuardia or Newark. 04:07 Jess shares her experience flying various airlines to New York City. 06:20 Discussion about using New York City as a starting point for international travel. 07:00 Review of airport hotels, including the TWA Hotel at JFK 13:30 Transition to Manhattan hotels and discussion of staying at the Park Hyatt New York. 15:25 Alex shares her positive experience at the Park Hyatt New York. 21:40 They discuss the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East as a good option for families 23:02 Jess mentions her stay at the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side, and the varying points required for IHG stays in New York. 25:50 They discuss the Hyatt Find Experiences program, specifically for Broadway shows, and the ability to earn Hyatt points by booking through it. 38:14 They express their love for hotel hopping and mention the desire to try different hotels in New York City.  39:08 They conclude the episode by discussing their plans for future stays in New York City.  

Jack Benny - The Gang Visits The Central Park Zoo

It's common for people to relocate or downsize when they get older, but new research shows that age is not working in their favor when it comes to getting a mortgage. We'll get into it. Also, Tesla workers in Buffalo launched a campaign to unionize last week. Now, some leaders of the drive  are getting fired. Plus, guest host Samantha Fields tells us why the early warm weather in the Northeast is sort of creeping her out. And, an owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo takes on the big city! Here’s everything we talked about today: “It can be harder for seniors to get mortgages, research shows” from Marketplace “Are Older Mortgage Applicants More Likely to Be Rejected?” from the Center for Retirement Research “January 2023 warmest on record for New York City” from Yahoo! “‘The climate I lived in as a kid is long gone': Climate change is stealing New England's winters” from The Boston Globe “Tesla Fired Buffalo Workers Seeking to Organize, Union Says” from The New York Times “Hobby Club's Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF” from Aviation Week Network “Flaco the Owl Spreads His Wings and Learns to Survive in Central Park” from The New York Times “Daylight saving time 2023: Is it time to change your clocks again?” from USA Today Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. PT 6:30 p.m. ET. We'll have news, drinks, a game and more.

It's common for people to relocate or downsize when they get older, but new research shows that age is not working in their favor when it comes to getting a mortgage. We'll get into it. Also, Tesla workers in Buffalo launched a campaign to unionize last week. Now, some leaders of the drive  are getting fired. Plus, guest host Samantha Fields tells us why the early warm weather in the Northeast is sort of creeping her out. And, an owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo takes on the big city! Here’s everything we talked about today: “It can be harder for seniors to get mortgages, research shows” from Marketplace “Are Older Mortgage Applicants More Likely to Be Rejected?” from the Center for Retirement Research “January 2023 warmest on record for New York City” from Yahoo! “‘The climate I lived in as a kid is long gone': Climate change is stealing New England's winters” from The Boston Globe “Tesla Fired Buffalo Workers Seeking to Organize, Union Says” from The New York Times “Hobby Club's Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF” from Aviation Week Network “Flaco the Owl Spreads His Wings and Learns to Survive in Central Park” from The New York Times “Daylight saving time 2023: Is it time to change your clocks again?” from USA Today Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. PT 6:30 p.m. ET. We'll have news, drinks, a game and more.