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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
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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
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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
Lifestyle
'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Somers: Find Out When, Where 'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Somers: Find Out When, Where
'Strange Coyotes' Spotted In Somers: 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
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New Coyote Sightings Reported In Three Northern Westchester Locales New Coyote Sightings Reported In Three Northern Westchester Locales
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Three Northern Westchester Locales 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
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