Whale
The latest death serves as a grim reminder of the "unusual mortality event" that's accompanied the population boom of humpbacks in the region.
Sep 17, 2021 5:02 PM
Increased whale activity in the New York Bight might mean the captivating mammals are shifting breeding habits or adapting to climate change.
May 29, 2021 2:29 PM

NOAA says there were four mysterious humpback whale deaths off the coast of Long Island last year.
Updated: Apr 28, 2017 12:22 PM

Though the NYPD managed to free yesterday's beached whale, it had to be euthanized.
Updated: Apr 24, 2017 5:38 PM

A 15-foot dead whale washed ashore at the end of a runway at LaGuardia Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Jul 24, 2017 5:46 PM
A whale decided to visit the city on New Year's, and was spotted swimming in the East River right by Gracie Mansion. Does anyone know if that's good luck or bad luck?
Updated: Dec 31, 2016 12:06 PM