Already facing budget cuts, the Wildlife Conservation Society may also be losing money thanks to this summer's insufferable heat. According to the Daily News, July's record temperatures have kept people away from the Bronx Zoo, as well as the Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Zoos—at the former, the WCS is projecting 275,000 visitors for July, which is a drop down from 400,000 last July. more ›

As with everything in Mets world, one step forward, two bizarre steps back: after starting the season losing eight of their first 12, they've seen their surprisingly solid pitching staff, led by a resurgent Mike Pelfrey, push their record above .500. Unfortunately, not as many of their beer-guzzling fans seem to be paying attention, since the Mets lead the league in a more dubious stat: largest decline in home field attendance. more ›

Some tardy students at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn tell the Post they aren't being allowed inside the school when they arrive late. And since they can't get into the school, many decide to skip out the whole day. more ›