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Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos
Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Westchester Home: Photos A Northern Westchester resident was lucky enough to get a surprise visit from a black bear at her home.  The bear was seen on the porch of a Bedford residence on Hissarlik Way on Saturday, July 27, according to the home's resident.  In photos of the sighting provided to Daily Voice, the bear is seen approaching the homeowner's glass door and peering inside the home.  Daily Voice According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, those who encounter bears should not approach them and should stay inside or in a safe location until it leaves the ar…
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen An aggressive black bear apparently searching for food destroyed the kitchen of an upstate New York home and then returned to the residence shortly after the break in. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said an officer received a report of the incident in  Washington County on Friday, June 21 in the town of White Creek, located about halfway between Saratoga Springs and Albany. While the officer was at the residence reviewing photos of the bear, the animal returned to the yard and became aggressive.  DEC wildlife experts provided technical …
Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach' Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach' Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings.  In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few weeks. Officials did not specify where the sightings occurred.  According to officials, this is likely because bears' movements increase in June as breeding season begins and young bears disperse to find their own space. The animals are usually not dangerous to people, but can become so if t…
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Westchester Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Westchester
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Westchester Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a large black bear was seen near a popular trailway in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Monday, June 3, the New Castle Police Department said the bear was seen in the area of the North County Trailway in Millwood.  Despite the sighting, the bear will only be encouraged to leave the area if it creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively toward a human or pet, tries to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move to escape, according to New York State Environmental Conservation guidelines. Thus, if the bear …
Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley
Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley A black bear is still on the loose after breaking into a Hudson Valley home and being shot by the homeowner. The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, March 28 in Greenwood Lake. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), a department police officer responded to the residence after a homeowner called 911 to report a black bear broke into an enclosed front porch.  The homeowner reported shooting the black bear once with a handgun and the bear ran off into the woods, DEC officials said. Attempts to locate the bear were unsuccessful. DEC’s investiga…
2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY 2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY
2 People Exposed To Rabid Cow In Upstate NY A rare case of people being exposed to a cow with rabies occurred in a hamlet in upstate New York. It happened late last week in Lee Center, located near the city of Rome in Oneida County. The cow was sent to a New York State Department of Health center for testing and the test results came back positive, the Oneida County Health Department said.  Two people were exposed to the cow and have received post-exposure prophylaxis, the department said. Signs of rabies include: Animal acting strangely Animal acting mad Animal acting shy The animal may get unusually close Drooling or…
Dog Attacked By Coyote In Westchester, Police Say Dog Attacked By Coyote In Westchester, Police Say
Dog Attacked By Coyote In Westchester, Police Say Residents in Westchester have been advised to be on alert after a coyote attacked a dog in the area. In Mount Vernon, the police department issued an advisory cautioning that a small dog was recently attacked near North Columbus Avenue and California Road by what was reported to be a coyote. It is the latest sighting in the area, and the first reported attack. Earlier story - Coyote Advisory Issued In Westchester After Multiple Sightings “Please remember that we share our environment with wild animals, so while it is rare that they appear in Mount Vernon, they do appear from time to time…
New Coyote Sighting Reported In Scarsdale New Coyote Sighting Reported In Scarsdale
New Coyote Sighting Reported In Scarsdale Coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting some pet-owners to be on high alert as they seek to protect their furry friends. For coyotes, February and March mark the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors. In Scarsdale, police received a report from a concerned homeowner on Wayside Lane on Friday, March 4 who stated that he found a coyote sleeping in his back…
Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC
Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC With coyote sightings on the rise throughout the region, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued new guidance on how to avoid conflicts between animals and people. For coyotes, February marks the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors. Researchers said that the season begins with mating, followed by pup raising, and then dispersal, leading to the rise i…
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…
Bear Spotted At Westchester Condo Complex Before Climbing Fence Bear Spotted At Westchester Condo Complex Before Climbing Fence
Bear Spotted At Westchester Condo Complex Before Climbing Fence State and county officials were called to a Northern Westchester condominium complex where there was a new report of a bear sighting. Westchester County Police received a call at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, where there was a report of a bear near a dumpster in the area of Victoria Drive and the Guard Hill condo complex in Mount Kisco. A County Police spokesperson said that the bear was then spotted scaling a fence and making the rounds through a backyard before heading into a nearby wooded area. Related story - NY State DEC Issues Bear Warning For BBQs, Camping Ther…
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…
Rare Fall Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester Rare Fall Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester
Rare Fall Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester Although temperatures are dropping, and reported sightings typically tend to take a dip, a pair of sizable coyotes were recently spotted making the rounds in Westchester. Two sightings of coyotes - estimated at approximately 40 pounds each - were reported in New Rochelle in recent days. The first sighting was reported on Thursday, Oct. 24 at approximately 7:15 a.m., the second on Sunday, Oct. 27, both in the Beechmont Woods neighborhood. The coyotes didn’t make contact with any humans, but were seen prowling about the area. According to the Parks Department, coyotes are canines, “which me…
Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo Posts Video Taunting Police Searching For Her Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo Posts Video Taunting Police Searching For Her
Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo Posts Video Taunting Police Searching For Her The woman who went face-to-face with a lion at the Bronx Zoo in a video that went viral is back on social media, this time taunting the cops looking to talk to her. Brooklyn resident Myah Autry, 32, posted Instagram videos of herself on Friday, Oct. 4, rapping under the pseudonym Queen Empress Myáh Lareé Israelite. Police investigators are reportedly seeking Autry out to arrest her for trespassing at the zoo. The video was captioned: “I’M KARMA, DARMA WITH THE FLAMES. I AM FIFTEEN CLEOPATRAS BELIEVE ME, RAPPING & DOING PUSH UP’S AT THE SAME TIME, MY NAME IS “QUEEN EMPRESS MYÁH LAREÉ IS…
ID Released For Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo ID Released For Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo
ID Released For Woman Who Climbed Into Lion's Den At Bronx Zoo Police have identified the daredevil who dove into a lion enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in a video that went viral over the weekend. Brooklyn resident Myah Autry, 32, managed to escape unharmed after she leaped into the African lion exhibit and appeared to taunt one of the animals in a video that went viral on social media over the weekend. In videos posted on Instagram, Autry can be seen climbing over the fence into the lion’s den, then waving, talking, apparently taunting, and dancing in front of the king of the jungle, despite warnings and protestations from other zoo-goers. She captioned …
Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Westchester Home Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Westchester Home
Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Westchester Home It wasn't a roadrunner, but a coyote failed to get his mark during a chase with an animal in Northern Westchester. A coyote was caught on a doorbell camera in Yorktown Heights chasing a deer before veering off and heading in a different direction in defeat.  The surveillance video was taken near the Jefferson Valley Mall off of Oakside Road. The homeowner noted that she originally thought it to be a fox chasing the deer, but ultimately determined that it was a coyote that may have been making the rounds in Westchester. You can see it play out at the very start of the video here. …
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester There have been several new coyote sightings in Westchester, prompting concern for area residents. A Larchmont resident reported that there were two sightings on Woodlawn Avenue in Larchmont and London Terrace in New Rochelle on Tuesday, April 11. A third sighting was reported on Croft Terrace in New Rochelle last week. According to officials, “during this time of year, we tend to have an increase in coyote sightings. From March to May, coyotes typically have their pups and begin to look for more food. It’s important to know that coyotes are not exclusively nocturnal.” “With the onset of…
Here's How You Can Help To Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes Here's How You Can Help To Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes
Here's How You Can Help To Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes With winter slowly transforming to spring and temperatures warming up, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its annual guide on how to avoid conflicts with coyotes. DEC officials released the guide on Monday as warmer weather will soon bring coyotes out from the wild to set up dens for pups that will arrive during the spring. "This time of year, DEC sees an uptick in questions from New Yorkers regarding coyotes and their behavior," DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said in the statement. "While coyotes are an integral and beneficial part of our natural ecosys…
Alert Issued For Fox/Coyote Sighting In Tuckahoe Alert Issued For Fox/Coyote Sighting In Tuckahoe
Alert Issued For Fox/Coyote Sighting In Tuckahoe Click here for an updated story -  Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards? Keep your pets on a tight leash. There’s been a brand new wild animal sighting in Westchester. The Tuckahoe Police Department issued an alert for a “large coyote or fox” that was caught on camera in backyards on Dante Avenue and Bella Vista Street. The animal was spotted at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Police said that the Department of Environmental Conservation advises that coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part t…
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area Winter is coming, and with it will come a rash of red fox sightings in suburban areas of New York and Connecticut. Foxes commonly live in close quarters with human residents in certain communities where they can find food, water and cover, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. They frequently take shelter in yards, parks, and golf courses, especially areas that are nearby suitable, undeveloped habitat. During the winter months, foxes expand their territories, primarily due to the decreased availability of prey and extreme weather in open spaces. Thi…
Brand-New Coyote Sighting In Westchester: Find Out When, Where Brand-New Coyote Sighting In Westchester: Find Out When, Where
Brand-New Coyote Sighting In Westchester: Find Out When, Where A large coyote was spotted making the rounds in Northern Westchester.  The latest coyote sighting in Westchester came from a South Salem resident, who saw the "good-sized" animal making the rounds on the Lewisboro Elementary School property on Bouton Road in South Salem at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5. The sightings come following several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including Greenburgh, New Rochelle Eastchester, Mount Pleasant, Chappaqua and Pleasantville as well as Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. According to the DEC, “coyotes are well adapt…
Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Westchester Gets A Nickname Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Westchester Gets A Nickname
Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Westchester Gets A 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"…
New Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester New Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester
New Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester There have been new black bear sightings in the area. The latest report comes out of Northern Westchester, where the police department received two calls on Wednesday regarding bear sightings in the village. Croton-on-Hudson Police said that the first call came at approximately 1:25 p.m. in the area of Cleveland Drive, while the second sighting was reported at 2 p.m. on Mountain Trail. The sightings come on the heels of several others in the area. According to police, any resident that spots a bear has been instructed to contact the department’s non-emergency line by calling (914) 271-517…
Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In Westchester Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In Westchester
Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In Westchester A North Salem resident has made a new group of friends, or should we say, a new family has moved in her yard and made friends with her. Early every morning and again at dusk, Ellen Burke said a family of foxes come and play in her yard. Of course, she doesn't approach them but says she does enjoy watching them and they have not caused any problems or approached her.  The family of four likes to lie around on the lawn or chase each other. She's also seen one running the yard with a rabbit in its mouth.  "They run away when they see us," she said. "They are wonderful to watch…
New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says
New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new dog is a handful, the frustrated governor from New Castle said at a recent news conference. "I'm working through these issues with him, but he's still a friend,'' Cuomo said of Captain, his new pet at the Albany Mansion. "I think this dog has an undiagnosed bowel disorder," Cuomo told reporters, noting that he won't poop or pee in temperatures below 68 degrees, and seems to prefer a mat or rug to urinate now. "So now, it's just me and the dog," Cuomo said.