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Belmont

April 30, 2012

Death of a Family in Bronx Car Plunge Leaves Community Numb

The deaths of three generations of the Gonzalez and Nunez families left relatives and friends in shock.

Belmont

April 29, 2012

Seven Members of a Family Die After SUV Flips Off Highway Into Bronx Zoo

A van fell 60 feet from the Bronx River Parkway into the Bronx Zoo, killing seven, including a toddler.

Manhattan

April 21, 2012

Pratt, Bronx Zoo Going Green for Earth Day

The New School, Bronx Zoo and Pratt Institute are among the winners of new green project grants.

Pelham

January 24, 2012

Bronx Zoo Says 'I Love You' With Chocolate Cockroaches This Valentine's Day

 The tongue-in-cheek Cocoa-Roaches invade the Bronx Zoo.

Manhattan

April 01, 2011

Infamous Bronx Zoo Cobra Captured, Tweeting Halts

The infamous Egyptian cobra that escaped from its habitat in the Bronx Zoo last Friday was found Thursday.

Manhattan

March 29, 2011

Missing Bronx Zoo Cobra Now on Twitter

The deadly cobra that's been missing from the Bronx Zoo is checking out Manhattan, a spoof Twitter feed says.

Manhattan

December 29, 2010

Young Tigers Romp in the Snow at Bronx Zoo

Most New Yorkers are annoyed by the snow, but not these cats.

Downtown

June 08, 2010

Dad Charged With Molesting Son's Classmates on School Field Trip to Manhattan Held on Bail

Tomas Manzano, 35, was charged with sexual abuse, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest.

Manhattan

May 24, 2010

Cash Strapped Attractions Cut Services But Not Execs' Pay

Zoo animals faced 'lay-offs' even as execs earned huge wages.

Manhattan

January 21, 2010

Wily Coyote Caught in Washington Heights

Zoo animals faced 'lay-offs' even as execs earned huge wages.