The couple who owned Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon, both of which were seized by the DEC and euthanized, are suing New York State, Chemung County, and related agencies. Mark Longo, one of the animals’ owners,

Owners Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner sued New York state, Chemung County, and several of their agencies for having seized and “executed” Peanut the squirrel and fellow pet Fred the raccoon.

New York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup NEW YORK — For half a century, New York City residents have taken out their trash by flinging plastic bags stuffed with stinking garbage straight onto the sidewalk.

New York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup. Earlier this month, people living in residences with less than 10 units were required

For half a century, New York City residents have taken out their trash by flinging plastic bags stuffed with stinking garbage straight onto the sidewalk.