Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Westchester

Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.

A black bear was sighted multiple times on Choate Lane in Pleasantville, which is located near the Pace University campus.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view/Pixabay via Brigitte Werner*

Ben Crnic

06/11/2023 9:00 a.m.

The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.

In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:

Removing bird feeders;
Keeping pet food inside;
Keeping garbage containers inside.

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the best actions to take in the event of black bear encounters include making noise to scare bears away, staying calm, and cautiously backing away from the area.

Residents should not run from a bear, approach them, or throw anything at them, according to the DEC.

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