Year: 2023

Puppy Reality

People underestimate the time and effort needed to raise a well-behaved puppy and too many give up their pet. Adopting an older dog allows a better sense of personality and potential. Already passed the house training and teething stages, older dogs need less stimulation and exercise

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The Healthy Critic

A simple answer from many experts about what to eat is: Eat real food, not too much, less meat, more plant foods, and avoid sugar sweetened beverages. Choose raw, grilled, broiled or baked rather than deep fried foods. Beyond this, if you have specific questions, best you work with your health care provider for guidance.

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Some Duck

By Keith Michael There he is: the Redhead! I don’t know why this duck is just called a Redhead,...

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 Trucks of Art

Artists will be using no-longer-wanted household paints, keeping them from going to waste in landfill. Each truck boasts nearly 400 square feet of “canvas,” paintable surfaces on the trucks’ sides, front and back, for their works.

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New York City Needs to Reimagine Itself

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams released their “New” New York plan in mid December. The proposals are intended to make New York City “the best place to work and serve as a roadmap for the city’s future.”

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Sweeping Mentally Disturbed Off the Street

As part of his ongoing efforts to get a handle on the city’s sprawling mental health crisis, Mayor Eric Adams has issued a directive clarifying that the city’s Health Department and first responders have legal standing to involuntarily commit individuals with mental health issues to a hospital if they appear to be a danger to themselves “due to an inability to meet their basic needs.”

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Pet Pages

  • Autumn Safety Tips for your Pets
    There’s nothing like the crisp, cool air and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. But fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, there are important safety issues to consider to keep your pet safe, happy and healthy during the autumn months.

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