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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few weeks. Officials did not specify where the sightings occurred. According to officials, this is likely because bears' movements increase in June as breeding season begins and young bears disperse to find their own space. The animals are usually not dangerous to people, but can become so if t…
Police & Fire
Black Bear Activity On Rise In Westchester, Police Warn: Here Are Tips For Encounters
A police department in Northern Westchester is warning residents to be on the lookout for black bears as they emerge from their winter dens. In an announcement posted on social media on Wednesday, March 13, the North Castle Police Department warned residents that black bear activity is rising as the animals come out of their dens for spring. The department also gave tips on what residents can do to minimize encounters: Never feed or approach bears, including unintentional feeding such as allowing the animals to go through bird feeders, barbecue grills, or pet food; Clean…
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Pair Of Bears Spotted Near Westchester Intersection: Here's Where
Two black bears were seen together at an intersection in Northern Westchester, officials announced. The duo was seen by the intersection of Route 116 and Route 121 on Old Salem Center Road in North Salem, Supervisor Warren Lucas announced on Thursday, Oct. 12 around 4:15 p.m. Authorities were notified about the animals, but Lucas said residents should have no cause for concern. "The police are aware, please be aware. At this point they weren't bothering anyone," Lucas said.
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Bear Spotted Near Golf Course In Westchester
A curious black bear took in the sights around a golf course in Westchester County before retreating back into the woods, officials reported. In Westchester, police in Yonkers received multiple reports over the weekend regarding a bear - or bears - that were spotted in the Fox Terrace area near the Dunwoodie Golf Course on Wasylenko Lane. It marks the latest bear sighting reported in Westchester this spring. Earlier story - Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk “Don’t panic. Bears are more likely to be afraid of you than you are of them,” New York Department of Environment…
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New Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester
Some Northern Westchester residents had an unexpected visitor as one or more black bears made the rounds through their neighborhoods. The New Castle Police Department issued alerts for two separate bear sightings that happened in a 24-hour span. On Friday morning, Oct. 22, the department advised that a black bear was seen making the rounds in the area of Twin Ridges Road and Lake way in the town of New Castle. Police said that the bear stuck to himself, and did not create any public disturbances before heading back into the woods. Late Saturday morning, Oct. 23, the department reported a …
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Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area
Groups of black bears have been making the rounds throughout Hudson Valley neighborhoods, with some getting caught on camera a little too close for comfort. There were multiple sightings of black bears and cubs reported in Rockland County in the past week, with some roaming through area backyards in Pomona, while others took leisurely strolls through quiet streets. One bear even got up close and personal, perusing the sights on one resident’s backyard deck. According to environment officials, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside to help avoid an encounter with a bear…
Lifestyle
Bear Facts: Here's What To Know As Sightings Start Up Again
As the weather warms, black bears are waking up and coming out of their dens to find food, and plenty of it after months of sleeping. In fact, bear sightings have already been reported across the region, and wildlife experts are reminding residents of the best way to deal with the bears as humans move more into their native habitat. The bear population is healthy and increasing and sightings are becoming more common, especially in neighborhoods because food sources are abundant and easy to access, think birdfeeders, garbage cans, grills, etc. Officials say once a bear finds a good food so…
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Deaths Of Two Female Black Bears Found In Area Under Investigation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched an investigation into the deaths of two female black bears whose bodies were found in the Fuller Mountain Preservice in Warwick last week. Members of the NYSDEC responded to the Conservation on Wednesday, Jan. 2, when the two bears were found in the park. Officials said the bears were then taken and transported to the DEC’s Wildlife Pathology Lab near Albany for evaluation. No cause of death has been provided for the bears. It is not clear if foul play is suspected. According to the New York Department of Environmenta…