Extra Extra: NYC's dog mayor election is getting tense
Oct. 31, 2024, 2 a.m.
Because you thought the presidential election was ruff, here are your afternoon links: Juul settlement money, Chappell Roan Halloween decorations, Peanut the squirrel seized, and more from around the city and internet.
Happy Halloween! It’s a warm Thursday afternoon in New York City, where the annual Village Halloween Parade is tonight. This is what you need to know.
Here’s what else is happening:
- Some people who signed up to be a part of a class action lawsuit against the e-cigarette company Juul received some substantial settlement funds. Here’s how some of them spent it.
- The PTA president of a Queens elementary school is accused of stealing more than $41,000 in school funds on things like visits to Six Flags Great Adventure and the nail salon, and paying a veterinary bill.
- The art of pigeon racing is still alive and well in New Jersey.
- Department of Environmental Conservation officials seized a squirrel named Peanut with a strong social media following from a New York man who says he rescued the animal after his mother was hit by a car.
- Alleged corruption and voter fraud are tainting this year’s election for NYC’s next dog mayor.
- NJ Transit unveiled new double-decker train cars yesterday. Let’s just hope they run smoothly.
- This Chappell Roan Pink Pony Club-themed Halloween decor on an Astoria home is pretty creative. And this Connecticut Conjuring museum is pretty creepy.
- And finally, he won Halloween:
This dog deserves a good breakfast for best costume pic.twitter.com/itPmE5OP8L
— curious side of 𝕏 (@curioXities) October 29, 2024