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24 Jul, 2015

JFK adds ARK pet terminal

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JFK airport’s animal terminalThe Spot Experience and Racebrook Capital are building The ARK — the world’s only animal terminal — at JFK international airport. The ARK is the first USDA-approved, full-service, 24-hour, privately owned airport quarantine operation for the import and export of horses, pets, cats and dogs, birds , exotic specialty animals, zoo animals and livestock. The facility is at Building 78 and spreads across 14 acres. The ARK is projected to transport about 70,000 animals a year.

Spot is thrilled to sign on as the exclusive operator of such a cutting-edge animal facility as The ARK at JFK. All airline passengers deserve the highest quality of care, including animals.

15 Aug, 2016

Terminal evacuated after shots reported

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Passengers evacuated from JFK Terminal 8 after incidentPolice evacuate the Terminal at JFK airport in New York after Port Authority. Police received a call of shots fired in the departures area. There are currently no injuries, no arrests and no confirmation of shots fired.