Winner of Best in Show: “Penny” the <a rel=nofollow href=https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher/>Doberman Pinscher</a> was handled by Andy Linton, and is owned by Francis Sparagna, Diana Sparagna, Theresa Connors-Chan, and Gregory Chan.
Winner of Best in Show: “Penny” the Doberman Pinscher was handled by Andy Linton, and is owned by Francis Sparagna, Diana Sparagna, Theresa Connors-Chan, and Gregory Chan. ( Photo: Geoffrey Potter)

The Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden and the Javits Convention Center Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 and drew over 2,500 champion canines representing over 200 breeds.

Where New York Takes the Leash: Westminster at 150
28 Feb 2026 | 04:07
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A Doberman Pinshcer named Penny won best of show, besting more then 2,500 other canines at the 150th annual Westminster Dog Show Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.

For Andy Lanton, Penny’s handler it was an emotional win on Feb. 3 at Madison Square Garden, beating out six other category champions to cap the four-day...

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Elmina “Ellie” Aghaveva, a 29-year-old student, who was seized in her dorm room by ICE agents at 6 a.m. on Feb. 26 was freed by 4 p.m. after Mayor Mamdani,--who had a meeting with President Trump in Washington that morning--interceded on her behalf with the president.
Elmina “Ellie” Aghaveva, a 29-year-old student, who was seized in her dorm room by ICE agents at 6 a.m. on Feb. 26 was freed by 4 p.m. after Mayor Mamdani,--who had a meeting with President Trump in Washington that morning--interceded on her behalf with the president. ( Photo: Instagram @ellharve)

Columbia Student Detained by ICE Released After Mamdani-Trump Meeting
27 Feb 2026 | 10:37

The Columbia student arrested by ICE agents inside her dorm was released hours later following an intervention...

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