Shooting black bears is as New Jersey as GTL or misplacing $600 million. Thankfully for the state's tourism board, a court ruled against activists attempting to block the festivities, and the six-day hunt is in full-swing, with over 200 bruins "harvested" so far. One hunter who killed a 181.5 lb bear explained to the Star-Ledger that it was for the animal's own good. "If I had a choice, I'd rather be shot than freeze to death over several months." Serves them right for not evolving enough to survive the winter in some sort of dormant state!
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200 Bears Killed On First Day Of NJ Bear Hunt
Your Guide To This Summer's Outdoor Movies
On paper, going to see a movie outdoors on one of the city's patches of grass is a great idea. In reality, it can often get very crowded... especially with all the classic flicks screening around town this summer. Should you want to brave the crowds, click through for our outdoor movie guide (so far—there are still places like Central Park and RiverFlicks have yet to release their schedules, but we'll update this list once they do).
New Bill Would Put Three Hour Limit On Dog Tethering
Recently, we wondered whether leaving your dog outside for long periods of time in sub-freezing weather could be considered animal cruelty. It seems that the city council was pondering a similar question: this week, a new measure was proposed that would bar dog owners from tethering their pets outside for longer than three hours in a continuous 12-hour period.
Otterness Does DUMBO
While a Tom Otterness sculpture can really brighten up the dark underground of New York, for his latest installation he's shedding some sunlight on his work. The above was just installed in DUMBO near the pedestrian exit to the Brooklyn Bridge.
It's Bloomberg Hunting Season for Gun Dealers
Unhappy over the Mayor's gun dealer stings last May, one Georgia gun dealer has decided to sue Mayor Mike for $400 million. Adventure Outdoors, a gun dealer in Smyrna, Georgia (best known as Julia Roberts' hometown), claims the mayor's sting was "careless, willful and clearly illegal." Former Georgia congressman Bob Barr filed the suit, which also claims that the Mayor "made defamatory comments about the store and that undercover investigators used false information to buy firearms." The AP says that during the press conference announcing the suit, supporters "cheered" and "danced", complete with flags. We're shocked people weren't dressed as the Constitution!
Three Documentaries About NY Tonight
The Sundance Channel has a great triple bill tonight: Three documentaries that capture New York. At 8:00PM, Andrea Meller's 156 Rivington, about the neighborhood also known as "ABC No Rio," and the creative community that founded it, pre-gentrification (read an interview with Meller). Then, at 9PM, there is Robert Maass's Gotham Fish Tales, about those who fish along the city's waterfront (read an Dayton Jounral piece about the film - the word "Yankee" is used!). Finally, at 10:15PM, Off the Record, directed by Jonah Green, son of Public Advocate Mark Green, about his father's failed mayoral race in 2001 (listen to a WNYC interview with Green).
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