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'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester Municipality 'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester Municipality
'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester Municipality Police in a Westchester County city are warning people to be extra vigilant for coyotes when outside after multiple reported sightings.  The coyotes were seen in Rye in the area of Osborn Road and Woods Lane, City of Rye Police announced on Monday, Oct. 31.  "If you see a coyote, do not approach it," police said, also saying that people should "be aware of your surroundings."  Authorities said that there would be extra patrols in order to keep residents safe and that anyone that sees a coyote in their neighborhood should call police. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Rare Coyote Warning Issued In Metro NY Community Rare Coyote Warning Issued In Metro NY Community
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…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Police In Westchester Village Issue Coyote Advisory After Sightings Police In Westchester Village Issue Coyote Advisory After Sightings
Police In Westchester Village Issue Coyote Advisory After Sightings A new rise in coyote sightings in a quiet Westchester community has prompted police to caution area residents to be on high alert. Police in Pelham Manor just issued an advisory following coyote sighting in both the north and south ends of the village in recent weeks, causing concern for some. Officials noted that coyote sightings are not a rare occurrence in the area, but advised local residents to take precautions in the event they find themselves in a coyote’s crosshairs. According to officials, homeowners should never approach or feed a coyote, and if one approaches, it is suggested o…

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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
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Coyote Sighting Outside Nearby Restaurant Prompts Students To Stay Indoors In Valhalla Coyote Sighting Outside Nearby Restaurant Prompts Students To Stay Indoors In Valhalla
Coyote Sighting Outside Nearby Restaurant Prompts Students To Stay Indoors In Valhalla Valhalla students had to spend the day indoors after a coyote was spotted outside of Sergio's Restaurant. The district said in an email to parents around 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 17, that they made the decision to keep high and middle school students inside after the sighting, which was across the street from the schools at 301 Columbus Ave., Valhalla. Mount Pleasant Police confirmed the sighting but said nothing was spotted by officers.  With the weather warming up, local law enforcement agencies are warning area residents to be aware of coyote sightings. For tips from the New York Sta…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Look Who's Back: New Coyote Sighting Reported At This Westchester Locale Look Who's Back: New Coyote Sighting Reported At This Westchester Locale
Look Who's Back: New Coyote Sighting Reported At This Westchester Locale An area in Westchester that has been a hotspot for coyote sightings has just had another one. In the past week, coyote sightings were reported in the Paine Heights neighborhood in New Rochelle. The latest sighting comes on the heels of others 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 o…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Concern Grows After Yet Another Coyote Sighting In This Westchester City Concern Grows After Yet Another Coyote Sighting In This Westchester City
Concern Grows After Yet Another Coyote Sighting In This Westchester City 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
Lifestyle
'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Northern Westchester: Find Out When, Where 'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Northern Westchester: Find Out When, Where
'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Northern Westchester: Find Out When, Where A pair of coyotes described by a local resident as "strange" were spotted this week in Northern Westchester. The duo were out and about in a West Somers Park neighborhood. The sightings follow several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including several others in New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Pleasant, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. According to the DEC, “coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part they will avoid contact with people. “However, conflicts with people and…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Video: Coyote Spotted In This Westchester Neighborhood Video: Coyote Spotted In This Westchester Neighborhood
Video: Coyote Spotted In This Westchester Neighborhood A new coyote sighting has been reported in Westchester. An area resident reported that there was a coyote making the rounds this week in the Larchmont Woods neighborhood in New Rochelle in the area of Rugby Road. According to the resident, "it is very aggressive," and it scared his 9-year-old daughter by howling in their backyard late at night. He said he has alerted police to the coyote, but they said there is nothing they can do. The sightings follow several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including several others in New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount P…

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by Zak Failla
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New Coyote Sighting Reported In Pleasantville New Coyote Sighting Reported In Pleasantville
New Coyote Sighting Reported In Pleasantville There are some wild new neighbors setting up shop in Westchester. The Mount Pleasant Police Department is reporting several new wild coyote sightings in the area, prompting it to issue an alert to the community. Coyotes were spotted in the area of Warren Avenue and Sherman Avenue in Hawthorne; on Hardscrabble Road in Chappaqua and Choate Lane in Pleasantville. The sightings follow several in New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. According to the DEC, “coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part they …

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by Zak Failla
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Coyote Sightings Prompt Police Warning In Port Chester Coyote Sightings Prompt Police Warning In Port Chester
Coyote Sightings Prompt Police Warning In Port Chester Port Chester police issued a warning on Monday, April 23 of coyote sightings. "There have been reports today, of coyote sightings on Olivia Street as well downtown by Costco," police said on their Facebook page. "Please if spotted, stay away and call us, we have people trained to handle this as well as trappers available if needed. Keep an eye on your pets, especially dusk-dawn hours," the police department wrote.

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Resident Reports Repeated Coyote Sightings Northern Westchester Resident Reports Repeated Coyote Sightings
Northern Westchester Resident Reports Repeated Coyote Sightings A Bedford resident is warning others that he has spotted a coyote in the area of Succabone and Alice roads over the past four or five days. The coyote has been spotted between the hours of 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., said Bedford Corners resident Bob Lang.  "The animal does not seem to be just passing thru the area and I think the residents should be made aware," he added. The owner of small dogs, Lang was concerned after seeing the animal in his backyard a couple of times. He yells at the coyote who then travels down the Alice Road and into the woods. He has reported the sightings to th…

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by Kathy Reakes