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College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley
College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley A student at a Hudson Valley college was bitten by what is believed to be a coyote. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Marist College in the town of Poughkeepsie around midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 7 near Leo Hall, according to the college's office of Safety of Security in a statement to students. Following the incident, the Dutchess County Health Department issued a warning alerting residents, including Marist College students, that an aggressive coyote was spotted on the college campus in the town of Poughkeepsie. It is unknown at this time if the animal is rabid, the department…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Hudson Valley Park Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Hudson Valley Park
Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Hudson Valley Park Police had to chase a coyote back into the woods after it was spotted in a public park in Westchester County.  On Saturday night, Oct. 22, police were alerted to a coyote seen in Port Chester at Lyon Park, authorities said in a Facebook post.  After locating the coyote, police were able to get the animal into a wooded area by King Street after a "lengthy chase," police said.  "Hopefully the coyote got the message to stay clear of congested/ residential areas," Port Chester police said in a post.  Police also advised residents to be aware when letting pets outside earl…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In This Hudson Valley Town Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In This Hudson Valley Town
Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In This Hudson Valley Town Police agencies in Northern Westchester are cautioning to be on high alert after reports of wild animals roaming through the region. Police received reports of separate coyote and bear sightings in the past week that happened just days apart in North Castle. First, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, the Westchester County Police Department reported that they received a call from a passerby on Route 120 about a coyote that was making its way about the area. According to police, officials responded to the area and the coyote ran onto airport property. Then, shortly before 10 p.m. o…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says
Is It A Fox Or Coyote? Here's How To Tell Difference, Audubon Says Wild canines have been caught roaming through area neighborhoods in the region, causing concern for some and curiosity for others. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, an animal was caught on camera making the rounds through the area, though it remains unclear whether it was a fox or coyote. According to animal experts, coyotes are larger than foxes, with longer limbs, snout, and ears. Coyotes have a dog-like face and are generally much bigger than foxes, which have bushier tails and weigh less than their counterpart. Officials noted that coyotes have a scruffy gray or brown coat, while foxes come in a va…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert After Coyote Sighting In Westchester Police Issue Alert After Coyote Sighting In Westchester
Police Issue Alert After Coyote Sighting In Westchester A coyote warning has been issued in a Westchester town following a recent rash of sightings in the area. While noting that seeing a coyote in Rye is not an unusual thing, the local police department issued an alert to the community advising them to take common-sense precautions to ensure that man and animal can peacefully coexist. Officials said that homeowners should never approach or feed a coyote, and if one approaches, it is suggested one is aggressive making loud noises and forceful behavior to scare away the coyote.  The DEC has also issued a series of tips to reduce the risk of…

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by Zak Failla
News
Coyote Warning Issued In Rockland Following Several Sightings Coyote Warning Issued In Rockland Following Several Sightings
Coyote Warning Issued In Rockland Following Several Sightings Spring is here, and so are coyotes in Rockland County, according to local residents who reported recent sightings in Haverstraw, Nyack and Orangetown. An alert has been issued by local law enforcement agencies following several sightings in and around Rockland County as the weather heats up. Over the weekend, a resident in West Nyack said she spotted a coyote on Germonds Road running toward the front door of a local house. “We have been made aware of coyote sightings in the area of Kinsman Lane in Garnerville,” police in Haverstraw stated. “Please be alert if you have children and small pe…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School
Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School Residents have been cautioned to be on high alert after a coyote was spotted at the Lakewood Elementary School in Congers. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert this week following the spotting, cautioning that “coyotes are wild animals and (one) should never approach them.” No children were near the animal at the time of the sighting, and it was dispatched without incident. According to officials, “with the onset of warmer weather, many of New York's resident coyotes will set up dens for pups that will arrive this spring. Coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban …

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by Zak Failla