Blakeman signs law to limit dog tethering — and bad NY pet owners could face jail
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a new law Monday that places strict limits on tying up dogs and bans outdoor tethering after 11 p.m. — and bad owners could face fines and even jail time. The law — which is believed to be among the strictest in the nation
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The Netherlands turns orange for King Willem-Alexander's birthday. Canal boats blast music, the entire country becomes a flea market, and Amsterdam is best avoided if you dislike crowds.
Freedom Day
April 27th marks the anniversary of South Africa's first fully democratic election in 1994 — the day millions voted for the first time. The queues stretched for kilometres. Nelson Mandela was inaugurated president five days later. Freedom Day is now a public holiday celebrating the end of apartheid and the birth of the rainbow nation.
King's Day
King's Day is observed in Netherlands (Koningsdag). Recognized nationally.
Anzac Day
Anzac Day is observed in New Zealand. Recognized nationally.
