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| New York Today: Should I Get a Dog? | New York Today: Should I Get a Dog? |
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| Updated, 6:45 a.m. | |
| Good morning on this wet Wednesday. | Good morning on this wet Wednesday. |
| Here in New York, it’s been a big year for dogs. | Here in New York, it’s been a big year for dogs. |
| In March, the city’s Health Department issued an advisory allowing dogs to join humans at outdoor spaces at restaurants and bars. | In March, the city’s Health Department issued an advisory allowing dogs to join humans at outdoor spaces at restaurants and bars. |
| And recently, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that permits pets to be buried next to their humans in some cemeteries. | And recently, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that permits pets to be buried next to their humans in some cemeteries. |
| Not only do we spoil our pets (and even let them dictate where we live), but nearly nine out of 10 New York State residents speak to their pets as if they were human, according to a recent poll. | Not only do we spoil our pets (and even let them dictate where we live), but nearly nine out of 10 New York State residents speak to their pets as if they were human, according to a recent poll. |
| Make no bones about it: New Yorkers love their four-legged friends. | Make no bones about it: New Yorkers love their four-legged friends. |
| So perhaps you’ve thought about getting a puppy or giving one as a holiday gift? | So perhaps you’ve thought about getting a puppy or giving one as a holiday gift? |
| If you’re not traveling, the time off from work around the holidays offers a chance to train a new dog and forge a strong bond. But the experts we spoke with cautioned against giving dogs as gifts, unless the giver is also prepared to take responsibility for their care. | If you’re not traveling, the time off from work around the holidays offers a chance to train a new dog and forge a strong bond. But the experts we spoke with cautioned against giving dogs as gifts, unless the giver is also prepared to take responsibility for their care. |
| No matter the time of year, though, there are points every New Yorker should consider before bringing a dog into their home: | No matter the time of year, though, there are points every New Yorker should consider before bringing a dog into their home: |
| How much time should I spend with a dog every day? | How much time should I spend with a dog every day? |
| Between walking, feeding, exercising, training and other care, you should expect to spend at least five (waking) hours with your dog a day, said Sandra DeFeo, the executive director of the Humane Society of New York. Depending on the breed and the age of the dog, that may vary. | |
| How much money should I set aside for the costs of having a dog? | How much money should I set aside for the costs of having a dog? |
| “New Yorkers tend to spend quite a lot because it’s like dressing themselves up,” said Yardena Derraugh, the owner the Chelsea Kennel Club, a full-service pet shop. But, she added, how much you want to spend is up to you. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, owners of medium-size dogs should expect to budget around $1,800 for the first year (not including insurance and incidental medical expenses). | “New Yorkers tend to spend quite a lot because it’s like dressing themselves up,” said Yardena Derraugh, the owner the Chelsea Kennel Club, a full-service pet shop. But, she added, how much you want to spend is up to you. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, owners of medium-size dogs should expect to budget around $1,800 for the first year (not including insurance and incidental medical expenses). |
| Is my apartment too small for a dog? | Is my apartment too small for a dog? |
| If you’re scared your studio apartment won’t be big enough for the both of you, it’s doable, said Gail Buchwald, the senior vice president of the A.S.P.C.A. Adoption Center — as long as you’re willing to give up space in your bed, and to spend ample time with the dog outdoors. | If you’re scared your studio apartment won’t be big enough for the both of you, it’s doable, said Gail Buchwald, the senior vice president of the A.S.P.C.A. Adoption Center — as long as you’re willing to give up space in your bed, and to spend ample time with the dog outdoors. |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| It’s not the best day to take your dog for a walk in the park, unless the two of you are looking to get muddy. | It’s not the best day to take your dog for a walk in the park, unless the two of you are looking to get muddy. |
| Tuesday’s raucous rain is expected to continue for another 24 hours or so. Highs may break 60, but expect ample showers (and a possible thunderstorm) to make you want to coccoon in your blanket and play hookie. | Tuesday’s raucous rain is expected to continue for another 24 hours or so. Highs may break 60, but expect ample showers (and a possible thunderstorm) to make you want to coccoon in your blanket and play hookie. |
| The light at the end of the tunnel? A streak of sunshine arriving on Thursday and sticking around all weekend. | The light at the end of the tunnel? A streak of sunshine arriving on Thursday and sticking around all weekend. |
| • After 12 nailbiting games, the World Chess Championship in Lower Manhattan is headed to a sudden-death tiebreaker today. [New York Times] | • After 12 nailbiting games, the World Chess Championship in Lower Manhattan is headed to a sudden-death tiebreaker today. [New York Times] |
| • Mayor Bill de Blasio says the electoral college should be abolished. [Politico] | • Mayor Bill de Blasio says the electoral college should be abolished. [Politico] |
| • Domestic abuse killings are rising as murders drop, officials say. [New York Times] | • Domestic abuse killings are rising as murders drop, officials say. [New York Times] |
| • A man walked away with a bucket of gold, worth $1.6 million, on West 48th Street. [New York Times] | • A man walked away with a bucket of gold, worth $1.6 million, on West 48th Street. [New York Times] |
| • HIV diagnoses have hit a “historic low” in the city. [New York Post] | • HIV diagnoses have hit a “historic low” in the city. [New York Post] |
| • Months after Brexit, real estate brokers say they’re seeing an uptick of British expats moving to the city. [DNAinfo] | • Months after Brexit, real estate brokers say they’re seeing an uptick of British expats moving to the city. [DNAinfo] |
| • 4,000 rabbis did the viral #MannequinChallenge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. [NBC] | • 4,000 rabbis did the viral #MannequinChallenge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. [NBC] |
| • What does it take to open a bookstore? [New York Times] | • What does it take to open a bookstore? [New York Times] |
| • Kevai Jones, 19, who became pregnant during her senior year in high school, sees education as a path to a better life for her daughter. [New York Times] | • Kevai Jones, 19, who became pregnant during her senior year in high school, sees education as a path to a better life for her daughter. [New York Times] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “An Angry Encounter, Then a Hug” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “An Angry Encounter, Then a Hug” |
| • Scoreboard: Rangers halt Hurricanes, 3-2. Nets nail Clippers, 127-11 (in double overtime). Jets doom Devils, 3-2. | • Scoreboard: Rangers halt Hurricanes, 3-2. Nets nail Clippers, 127-11 (in double overtime). Jets doom Devils, 3-2. |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing. |
| • Learn how to meditate at the Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor. 2 p.m. [$8] | • Learn how to meditate at the Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor. 2 p.m. [$8] |
| • A retrospective of Pedro Almodóvar’s films continues with screenings of “Law of Desire” (4:30 p.m.) and “The Flower of My Secret” (7:30 p.m.) at MoMA. [$12] | • A retrospective of Pedro Almodóvar’s films continues with screenings of “Law of Desire” (4:30 p.m.) and “The Flower of My Secret” (7:30 p.m.) at MoMA. [$12] |
| • Caroling, a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and a visit from Santa Claus at a holiday tree lighting at CC Moore Homestead Playground in Elmhurst, Queens. 5:30 p.m. [Free] | |
| • “Toasted Brooklyn,” a wedding expo for independent vendors and alternative and modern weddings, at Dobbin St in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 6 p.m. [$20] | • “Toasted Brooklyn,” a wedding expo for independent vendors and alternative and modern weddings, at Dobbin St in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 6 p.m. [$20] |
| • The Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony, with performances by Neil Diamond, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Kelly, Garth Brooks and more, at Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown. Performances begin at 7 p.m. [Free] | • The Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony, with performances by Neil Diamond, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Kelly, Garth Brooks and more, at Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown. Performances begin at 7 p.m. [Free] |
| • Islanders host Penguins, 8 p.m. (NBCS). Knicks at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. (MSG). | • Islanders host Penguins, 8 p.m. (NBCS). Knicks at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. (MSG). |
| • Subway and PATH | • Subway and PATH |
| • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak | • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak |
| • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. | • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. |
| • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Dec. 8. | • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Dec. 8. |
| • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry | • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry |
| • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark | • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark |
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