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Weird News: Massive Overcrowding At The Carlton Avenue Menagerie

Some stories are downright strange. Here's our wrap-up from around NYC.

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the stranger headlines from the past seven days.

Belt Buckle Attack

A 65-year-old man was arrested on charges of hitting a neighbor on the head and shoulder repeatedly with his belt, using the side with the buckle.

The 64-year-old victim was walking toward the Dean Street building's laundry room shortly before 10 a.m. on May 13 when the neighbor came up to him and said, "I'm going to kick your ass." Then he took off his belt and starting hitting him with it, a witness confirmed.

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The victim suffered cuts to his head and bruises on his back an right shoulder. The suspected attacker was arrested in the building, located between Vanderbilt and Underhill, an hour later and charged with second-degree assault. The police report did not say what (if anything) provoked the dispute.

You Must See this Awesome Garden at 261 Prospect Place

We just spotted an unusual way to make use of an underutilized small front yard on Prospect Place between Vanderbilt and Underhill. See the photo above, but we give it points for both creativity and beauty.

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Massive Overcrowding At The Carlton Avenue Menagerie

Folks have been awfully enthusiastic lately about contributing animals to the Carlton Avenue menagerie, our beloved figurine-filled tree pit on Carlton Avenue between Park and Prospect.


But despite the horrid conditions, so far everyone has managed to get along, witnesses say.



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