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Rare Coyote Warning Issued In Metro NY Community
A rare warning was issued by officials in a metro New York community following a recent rash of coyote sightings in the region. On Long Island, local lawmakers in Nassau County and the SPCA are warning that there have been multiple coyote sightings along the North Shore of the county and in the village of Lattingtown in the Town of Oyster Bay, prompting the warning. The warning applies to all Long Islanders, officials noted, but specifically to pet owners whose animals could be in potential danger if they encounter a coyote on the loose. According to the SPCA, pets should not be fed outsi…
Lifestyle
Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch
There have been dozens of reported black bear sightings in the area the last month. Including at a golf course. Even a cemetery. And now, most recently, a bear in the Hudson Valley making its own morning meal with the contents of garbage cans. The bear was captured on camera in the Dutchess County town of Union Vale on Sunday morning, July 26. (See first image above.) Another bear, seen in Northern Westchester outside Peekskill Towers, looks like it may be apartment hunting. (See second image above.) Related story - Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course Here …
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Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Northern Westchester Gets Nickname
Related story: NYPD Detective ID'd As Man Attacked In His Hudson Valley Garage By Black Bear There was Yogi and Bobo, and, of course, Winnie the Pooh. Now a bear that's being spotted so frequently in a Northern Westchester neighborhood has a nickname of its town. Meet "Scrabble." A resident of a Mount Kisco neighborhood where the black bear has made itself at home this weekend tells Daily Voice it has earned the nickname, originated by kids in the neighborhood, "because he breaks off pieces of wood when climbing fences." Other residents have said "Scrabble"…
Lifestyle
Enjoying A Morning Stroll: Black Bear Makes Rounds In Area
It seems black bears are everywhere these days, including this one enjoying a morning stroll in Poughkeepsie. Daily Voice reader Lauren Jolly snapped this shot of the bear cruising through his neighbor's yard on Casper Creek Road early Thursday morning. He, or she, didn't seem interested in visiting and just moved along. Of course, never approach a black bear and don't keep food or birdseed in your yard to attract them. If one happens to approach, make a loud noise and leave the area. If you see a black bear and want to have it counted or its movements recorded, click here.
Lifestyle
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…