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Video: Upstate NYers Say Mountain Lion Caught On Camera Video: Upstate NYers Say Mountain Lion Caught On Camera
Video: Upstate NYers Say Mountain Lion Caught On Camera Click here for an updated story: Viral Facebook Video Claiming To Be Mountain Lion Actually Shows A Bobcat, Animal Expert Says An upstate New Yorker received a surprise visitor recently, when he may have spotted a mountain lion perusing an area roadway. Cici Marie LaPierre posted a video on Facebook that has since gone viral on social media of an animal that was walking on Main Street in Saranac Lake last month. In the video, one of the passengers in the vehicle questions whether it is a mountain lion, as it looks back before going on its way. Some commenters on social media have pro…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Working To Roundup 75 Bison After Escape From Upstate Farm State Police Working To Roundup 75 Bison After Escape From Upstate Farm
State Police Working To Roundup 75 Bison After Escape From Upstate Farm State Police troopers in upstate New York are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to corral dozens of bison who escaped from a farm. Troopers in Otsego County near Cooperstown were dispatched to the Honey Hill Road farm in Roseboom on Thursday, July 25, when it was reported that several bison were eating second cutting hay that was still growing in fields. “The owner of the buffalo has asked anyone who sees them to contact him so he can attempt to bring them back to his farm,” investigators noted. “The State Police warns the public not to approach the buffalo since they are a wi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Area Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks Area Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks
Area Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks An area man who was arrested in March for having live sharks in his basement has pleaded guilty to the crime. Joshua Seguine, 38, of Lagrangeville, admitted Friday, July 12, to keeping live Sandbar sharts, a protected species, and attempting to sell them over the internet, said New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos. According to the felony complaint, Seguine came to the attention of DEC Law Enforcement in July of 2017, after he was found in possession of five undersized sharks in the back of his truck. According to a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dangerous Discovery: 157 Snakes, Many Poisonous, Found At Area Home Dangerous Discovery: 157 Snakes, Many Poisonous, Found At Area Home
Dangerous Discovery: 157 Snakes, Many Poisonous, Found At Area Home Law enforcement officials found 157 snakes in a city of Newburgh home after the owner was treated for a poisonous snake bite at an area hospital. The snakes were found Tuesday, June 4, when the Department of Environmental Conservation along with DEC police and members of the Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigation unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the city of Newburgh after being alerted by Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx that a man had been bitten by a poisonous snake, said Maureen Wren, with the DEC. The unidentified man was treated at the hospital Sunday, June…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries
Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries A massive fire destroyed a Hudson Valley car dealership where HBO was filming a mini-series starring Mark Ruffalo and former Nyack resident Rosie O'Donnell. The fire started around 12:58 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at 188 South Main Street, in Ellenville at 613 Automotive, said Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion. The business was being used to film the upcoming mini-series based on the Wally Lamb book "I Know This Much Is True." The movie production company had been filming on Wednesday, May 8 and there were numerous vintage cars on the lot to be used in the film. When police officers ar…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them
Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them A 38-year-old area man was nabbed by officials for allegedly having possession of seven Sandbar sharks in a pool at his Dutchess County home with the intent to sell them. State Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said Wednesday, March 20, that Joshua Seguine, of Lagrangeville, was busted following an investigation after he was found with five live sharks in the back of a truck. “The trafficking of protected species is both unlawful and harmful to these vulnerable creatures," said James. “This individual is charged with …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mysterious Sighting: Is Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Tuckahoe Backyards? Mysterious Sighting: Is Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Tuckahoe Backyards?
Mysterious Sighting: Is Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Tuckahoe Backyards? Click here for an updated story -  Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards? Keep your pets on a tight leash. There’s been a brand new wild animal sighting in Westchester. The Tuckahoe Police Department issued an alert for a “large coyote or fox” that was caught on camera in backyards on Dante Avenue and Bella Vista Street. The animal was spotted at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Police said that the Department of Environmental Conservation advises that coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part t…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Alligator Found Near Bushes In Hudson Valley Park Alligator Found Near Bushes In Hudson Valley Park
Alligator Found Near Bushes In Hudson Valley Park A man and his grandson were quite surprised after finding an alligator lying in the leaves near bushes in the area. The nearly 3-foot alligator was found around 2:44 p.m. Monday when they were walking through Waryas Park, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. Matt Clark. The department sent an officer to the scene who managed to catch the North American alligator by its tail and then tape its mouth without any problem, police said.  Officer Robert Haberski then took the alligator back to the station where he was kept until officers from the state Department of Environmental Conser…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting
Concern Grows In New Rochelle After Yet Another Coyote Sighting Concern is mounting in the community as coyotes continue to be spotted on busy streets in one of Westchester's largest cities. In the past week, coyote sightings were reported in New Rochelle on Palmer Avenue near Stop & Shop, Harding Drive, Wilson Drive, Spencer Place and Evergreen Avenue.  One such report said that a can of soup rolled out of a bag and the coyote attempted to eat it. Sightings had previously been reported in the West Somers Park neighborhood and other area parks. It is not clear if it is one coyote making the rounds or several that have taken up residence in the area…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field
Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field There may be a light at the end of the tunnel that has become the Memorial Field debacle in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced on Tuesday that he has signed an amended agreement between the city and Westchester County involving the restoration of the once vibrant, historic, Memorial Field. Thomas said that the amendment “reiterates the city and county’s commitment to a competitive  eight-lane track, a field, and replacement of the decayed grandstands.” It amends the previous agreement, signed in December of 2008, between the city and the county. According to Thomas,…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer
New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer County Executive George Latimer announced new initiatives on Monday, Aug. 13 to reduce noise, water pollution and air emissions at Westchester County Airport.           “Back in May, we announced a series of public meetings, where we heard from everyone who wished to speak, and each had a chance to talk about the challenges facing the airport," Latimer said during a Monday news conference, which can be viewed below or by clicking here. Regarding airport operations, by no small margin, the largest numbers of concerns relayed revolved around noise. In response, the Latimer Administration…

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by Jon Craig
News
New Advisory For Eastern Coyotes Issued In Westchester New Advisory For Eastern Coyotes Issued In Westchester
New Advisory For Eastern Coyotes Issued In Westchester Northern Westchester residents are being warned there has been an increased number of Eastern coyote sightings in the area. Because Eastern coyotes are native to the region and considered an integral part of the ecosystems, wildlife officials said it is important for residents to learn how to deal with the animals. The Department of Environmental Conservation recommends the following: Do not feed coyotes and discourage others from doing so  Do not feed pets outside. Make any garbage inaccessible to coyotes and other animals. Eliminate availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and…

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by Kathy Reakes