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Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Police are warning residents to watch for black bears after one was spotted in the backyard of a Hudson Valley home. The bear was spotted in Rockland County around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at a home on Simkin Drive in New City. "We want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a respectful distance from wildlife," the Clarkstown Police Department said. Here are some safety tips if you encounter a black bear: Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm. Do not run; instead, back away slowly. Make noise to alert the bear to your presence without startling it. Secure your trash and rem…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout This Hudson Valley County: Here's How To Avoid Them Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout This Hudson Valley County: Here's How To Avoid Them
Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout This Hudson Valley County: Here's How To Avoid Them Several bear sightings have been reported throughout a Hudson Valley county as they emerge from their winter dens.  The sightings were reported over several days by residents in multiple areas of Putnam County, according to an announcement by the Putnam County SPCA on Tuesday, June 4.  Although the organization did not identify specific areas where the bears were spotted, it did explain that sightings have increased as the bears search for food following their emergence from their winter dens with depleted fat reserves. According to the New York State Department of Environmental …

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by Ben Crnic
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Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials
Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials A recent rise in bear sightings in Rockland County has caused concern for some elected officials who are warning area residents to be safe. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht issued an alert on Monday, Sept. 21 warning that his office has received multiple calls from residents regarding the recent uptick in sightings. It is unclear whether it is one bear, a family, or a group making the rounds in Rockland. “My office has received multiple calls from residents who are rightfully concerned about recent bear sightings,” Specht said. “This is the first in a series of updates with tips for…

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by Zak Failla
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Police: Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Area Home Police: Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Area Home
Police: Man Posing As Repairman May Have Been 'Casing' Area Home Police are warning residents to be wary of potential scammers after a man allegedly posed as a washing machine repairman in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department received a report shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 from a resident of Nichols Road in Armonk who stated that earlier in the day, the man said he needed access to the home to check the family’s machines. According to a police report released on Thursday, the man and his father allowed the suspect into their home, though they believe he may have been “casing the residence.” Police described the suspect…

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by Zak Failla