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Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Hudson Valley Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Hudson Valley
Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Hudson Valley A police officer met his match when he was called upon to respond to an aggressive peacock that had been charging at residents in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday morning, June 7 in southern Yorktown, when Officer "Maximus" Uhl learned of a peacock that had been terrifying residents and was sent to respond to the matter.  According to Yorktown Police, Uhl arrived at the scene armed with a riot shield and did his best to tame the bird. However, after being on the receiving end of an attempted charge, Uhl retreated and realized he would need backup from an animal con…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Hudson Valley: Police Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Hudson Valley: Police
Dog Bite Leads To Arrest Of Owner In Hudson Valley: Police A 62-year-old Northern Westchester woman faces charges after a dog bite led to officers discovering her pet was unlicensed and unvaccinated, police said. Yorktown resident Patricia Sauber, age 62, was served a criminal summons for failing to license and vaccinate her dog on Tuesday, May 23, according to the Yorktown Police Department. The summons stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, April 26 just before 6 p.m., when Yorktown officers received a report of an alleged dog bite. An investigation revealed that the dog, owned by Sauber, was allegedly not licensed and had not been vaccinate…

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by Ben Crnic
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Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Hudson Valley Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Hudson Valley
Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Hudson Valley As public officials in Westchester await a court decision regarding an alleged dog mauling incident, they are also urging pet owners to keep their dogs leashed and trained.  The alleged incident involving a "dangerous dog" happened within the city of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 14, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Wednesday, March 29.  According to Patterson-Howard, both the complainant and dog owner involved in the incident are awaiting court proceedings and a judge's decision on whether or not there is probable cause for seizing the animal or …

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by Ben Crnic
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2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations In Region 2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations In Region
2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations In Region Two people are facing charges following separate animal cruelty investigations in the region, including one involving a dog that died.  Albany resident Elisa Sumner, age 27, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 1, after police looked into the death of her two-year-old German Shepherd at her Spring Street home in August 2022. Albany Police determined that Sumner had failed to provide the animal with enough food and medical care. The dog was found suffering from malnutrition and severe bite wounds to its head and ears, which, combined with a lack of care, ultimately led to the animal’s death, pol…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Region Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Region
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Region A 10-to-14-week-old puppy is recovering after police in the Capital District found her suffering from severe abuse, authorities said. Schenectady Police were called Tuesday, Aug. 9, and found the animal severely injured and unable to stand on her own. Animal Control officers removed the dog and brought her to the emergency vet, where she received critical, lifesaving treatment, police said. Officials said the animal had fractures and bruises in various stages of healing, an indication that the abuse had occurred over a period of time. The puppy, who staff have since named Asha, is now in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Trail In Region Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Trail In Region
Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Trail In Region Authorities are investigating after several deceased dogs were found near a Capital District biking trail. A passerby found the three dogs at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, near the Uncle Sam Bike Path just north of Ingalls Avenue, a Troy Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Investigators determined that all three animals died due to canine parvovirus (CPV), known more commonly as “parvo.” CPV is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that typically causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies but can also affect older dogs. Troy Police detectives are working with an…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Dutchess County Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Dutchess County
Video Shows Alligator Being Captured Near School In Dutchess County Video footage has been released showing an alligator being captured near a school in the Hudson Valley. Though the video is just now being made available, the incident occurred Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Dutchess County outside Van Wyck Junior High School in Wappingers Falls. East Fishkill Police reported the four- to-five-foot alligator roaming around early that afternoon. "A next-door neighbor, who just happened to look out her living room window, saw the 50-pound animal scurrying from a culvert and into the parking lot of the nearby school and immediately called 911," Daily Vo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area It only took a day for a lost potbelly pig to be reunited with her owner in Fairfield County. The pig, sorry, don't know her name, was found at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, wandering in the area of Barrack and Grandview in Ridgefield, said Ridgefield Police Department Animal Control Officer Kris Zulkeski. Zulkeski took the pig back to animal control and snapped a picture and posted it to Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. After more than 900 shares, the pig's owner was found and the two were reunited on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  "This is the first pig I have found in Ridgefield," Zulkes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Area, Police Say Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Area, Police Say
Man Charged After Unleashed German Shepherd Bites Dog In Area, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he allowed his dog to run at large in Northern Westchester, which resulted in a dog bite. Yorktown Police say Ernesto Vargas, 50, of Yorktown was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 18 after he allegedly allowed his dog to run at large in the area of Frost Road. Police say they received a call from a resident stating that a dog was running at large in the area on Friday, Aug. 23 around 6 p.m. Further investigation revealed that a brown- and black-colored German Shepherd, found to be owned by Vargas, was running off-leash on Frost Road, resulting in a bite…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Injures Millbrook Woman Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Injures Millbrook Woman
Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Injures Millbrook Woman A 74-year-old man has been charged after police say he struck a pony-drawn carriage and injured a Union Vale woman while under the influence. New York State Police say they arrested John Kosinski of Union Vale on Wednesday, July 24. According to police, Kosinski was traveling northbound on Chestnut Ridge Road in the town of Union Vale and struck a pony-drawn carriage carrying Mary Jean Calvi, 61, of Union Vale on Saturday, May 11. Police say Calvi, who works with the town's Animal Control Office, sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. The pony, police say, had to be euthaniz…

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by Valerie Musson
News
431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home 431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home
431-Pound Bear Euthanized After Confronting Resident, Ransacking Connecticut Home A 431-pound bear was euthanized after entering a home in Connecticut, confronting the homeowner and then ransacking the kitchen and dining room. The incident took place early Saturday morning, April 20 when a Simsbury homeowner walked into his kitchen and was met by the huge bear who was looking for food, said Lee Sawyer, spokesman for Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The homeowner immediately left the home and called the police who contacted DEEP officials.  While inside the home, the bear broke windows and flooded the kitchen and dining room after either break…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area.  "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar  Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop
Nearly 100 Puppies Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At Pet Shop Firefighters along with the help of Good Samaritans were able to save almost 100 puppies when a fire broke in a warehouse attached to a local pet store in Danbury. The fire was reported around 8:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan., 3, a fire was reported on Lake Avenue Extension in the area of the "Puppy Love" building, said the Danbury Fire Department on Facebook. When approaching the scene Engine 26 could see the heavy fire from Kenosia Avenue, causing Lt. Mark Miguel to transmit a second alarm.  Deputy Chief Steve Williams arrived and took command, finding a fully involved 100 x 50-foot warehouse b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By NYPD
They're Everywhere: Coyote 'Taken Into Custody' By Nypd Following numerous reported sightings in and around the suburbs of New York City, NYPD officers were called to duty and able to corral a so-called “vicious animal” that was on the loose. Members of the New York Police Department received a report early on Sunday morning, Dec. 23 of the “vicious animal,” prompting the response. Police said that first responders were able to barricade the coyote on Pier 59 in Chelsea with barriers and the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit was able to safely tranquilize it. Once subdued, police were able to transport the coyote to the Brooklyn Animal Shelter with…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Bear Spotted In Peekskill, Day After Garrison Sighting Bear Spotted In Peekskill, Day After Garrison Sighting
Bear Spotted In Peekskill, Day After Garrison Sighting Have you seen it? There's a bear on the prowl near the border of Northern Westchester and Putnam. Peekskill Police dispatch said it's likely just one bear who was spotted multiple times Wednesday morning is moving around the area of Park Street. An animal control officer is making the bear is not bothering anyone, police said. Another bear, probably the same one, visited a home in Garrison (about eight miles north of Peekskill) on Tuesday. During that stop, the bear checked out the garbage can and just kind of wondered around nice and calm before heading out.  Related story - Bear With …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Area Shopping Center Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Area Shopping Center
Mallard, 10 Ducklings Rescued From Area Shopping Center Oh, quack. A mallard duck and her 10 little ducklings almost got squished Wednesday when they took refuge under a car in the parking lot of a local shopping center.  But no worries, the Ramapo Police Department, along with the city's animal control officer, and a couple Good Samaritans quickly came to the rescue and were able, with quite a bit of effort, to rescue all the ducks. Once captured and put in a box, the family was relocated to a nearby stream out of harm's way. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Area Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Area
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Area Multiple sightings of a black bear were reported Saturday in Northern Westchester near the Putnam border. The Yorktown Police Department received the reports of a black bear along the Route 202 (Crompond Road) corridor near BJ's, Lexington Avenue, Sylvan Glen Park Preserve, the Yorktown Paw Park and Stony Street. There is no indication that the bear is sick or injured, Yorktown Police said.  Yorktown police officers and the Yorktown Animal Control Officer responded. Authorities are offering a series of tips in case of a close encounter with a bear: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Oh, Deer: Fawns Going It Alone Spark Concern In This Area Town Oh, Deer: Fawns Going It Alone Spark Concern In This Area Town
Oh, Deer: Fawns Going It Alone Spark Concern In This Area Town There’s no need to fear for baby deer. Police departments are advising residents that this is the time of year when most fawns are born. Police say residents should leave the fawns alone, as the mother is usually nearby and will return to feed the fawns multiple times a day. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert on Thursday after receiving multiple reports from local residents concerned about baby deer they’ve found alone in the area without their mothers, fearing they were abandoned. Police said that fawns “are frequently hidden and left alone for hours while their mothers for…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley 'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley
'Getaway' Goats Make Quick Exit In Hudson Valley You have goat to be kidding me. It's no joke. Police in the Hudson Valley responded to a report of goats in a resident's backyard. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to an Airmont home on Monday morning, where a resident reported that there were two goats in her backyard she couldn’t get to go away. Police said that officers responded to the home, but were unable to corral the goats, who went on to run into a nearby wooded area in the vicinity of Regina Road and South Monsey Road.  There have been no further reports to police of the missing animals, who were spotte…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland County Exec: Pay, Or Take Your Strays Elsewhere, Spring Valley Rockland County Exec: Pay, Or Take Your Strays Elsewhere, Spring Valley
Rockland County Exec: Pay, Or Take Your Strays Elsewhere, Spring Valley Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center’s Board of Directors are going to battle with Spring Valley officials after they failed to pass a resolution that would include their share of costs related to animal control. If Spring Valley refuses to pay their part, Board President Debbie DiBernardo said that Hi-Tor will no longer accept animals brought into the shelter by the Village of Spring Valley Police Department. Spring Valley residents bringing stray animals to the facility will be charged $750 for dogs and $500 for cats to be admitted to the shelter. The potenti…

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by Zak Failla