A 4-foot alligator was discovered in Brooklyn's Prospect Park by a park maintenance staff member on Sunday. It is believed to be suffering from cold shock due to its native warm, tropical climate, and it is unclear how it ended up in the park. The alligator is now being evaluated and cared for by the Animal Care Centers of NYC, and the public is being reminded that it is illegal to keep wild animals as pets.
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Eight people were injured after a U-Haul van struck them in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood on Monday morning. Two of the victims are in critical condition and the suspect is in custody. The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them as the investigation is ongoing.
The Phoenix Suns have acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade. Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. The Suns are adding Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton, in a move that could drastically improve their playoff chances this season.
On Friday, a 20-foot tall, 40-foot wide bronze sculpture honoring the legacy of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was unveiled on Boston Common. The monument, called “The Embrace,” depicts the couple’s arms embracing each other and has sparked mixed reactions. Seneca Scott, the Kings’ eldest son, defended the monument in a statement, saying it is a symbol of love, hope, and resilience. Martin Luther King III attended the unveiling ceremony and said he was “overwhelmed with emotion” to see the sculpture honoring his parents’ legacy.
More than 8,700 nurses are prepared to go on strike Monday at 6 am ET if tentative contract agreements are not reached at several New…