Beekeeping was made legal by the New York Board of Health in March. It has been said to be becoming the DIY, back-to-the-land fetish of the year. It appears that some enthusiasts consider their bees to be no different from their family dog! And even non-bee keepers applaud the efforts to find the bees a good home… Check this out!
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