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A photo of Pattycake from 2010.
(Photo: Julie Larsen Maher/Wildlife Conservation Society)

Pattycake, First Gorilla Born In NYC, Dies At 40

Pattycake was born on Sept. 3, 1972 at the Central Park Zoo and lived there with her parents Kongo and Lulu. In 1983, she went to live at the Bronx Zoo. Two books were written about her.

2013/04/01

Generic Classroom File Photo

Cherry Hill School Administrator Terminated After ‘Gorillas’ Email

School board president Seth Klukoff said that facilities director Kevin Larson was fired. Klukoff said the board continues to negotiate with him, although Klukoff did not say what the talks are about.

2011/03/29

Crime Scene - Graphic: AP

L.I. Teenager Robbed By Men In Animal Suits

Police say a 15-year-old boy was punched and robbed of his $1,000 BMX bicycle.

2010/10/12

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