The tardy remarks did not satisfy Mark Longo, P’Nut’s rescuer and owner, who told The Post the agency’s platitudes ring hollow. “Today hurt me really bad. To be honest, I’m still shocked ...

DEC acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said the agency is reviewing its protocol for illegal wildlife after public outrage over the death of Peanut.

Influencer Mark Longo’s squirrel and raccoon died after they were seized by authorities in 2024 Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and ...

Mark Longo said he recently adopted a miniature dachshund named Howard — and believes the puppy “may be the reincarnated version” of his beloved squirrel. “Just to see him run around ...

Peanut the Squirrel went from being an anonymous street rodent, to a famous influencer, to a billion dollar cryptocurrency. His story is a parable of the modern attention economy.

Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against DEC seeking documents regarding the seizure and euthanasia of Pine City internet sensation Peanut the squirrel.

Peanut the squirrel was rescued by Mark Longo of Pine City seven years ago and became an internet star. Peanut and rescue raccoon Fred were seized by the state DEC, and euthanized after Peanut ...