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Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Animal Rescued On Area Highway Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Animal Rescued On Area Highway
Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Animal Rescued On Area Highway Officers rescued a snapping turtle after the animal attempted to cross a busy highway in the Hudson Valley. The turtle attempted to cross a highway in the Orange County town of Tuxedo on Sunday, May 29, according to The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement. The DEC said officers Lovgren and Schuck facilitated the turtle's safe crossing of the road and returned it to the Ramapo River. The DEC added that snapping turtles often avoid confrontation, and they snap at things they find threatening. Observers are urged to maintain a safe…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region
Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region 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 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 in sightings in recent weeks. Related story…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Bear Sighting Reported In Area New Bear Sighting Reported In Area
New Bear Sighting Reported In Area Another bear sighting was reported in the Hudson Valley, this time from an area resident who spotted the animal enjoying a morning snack. A Dutchess County resident reported that the bear was on his property in Hyde Park early on Wednesday, June 30, where he was caught snacking on bird seed that had fallen out of a feeder on his Brower Boulevard home. Related story - Bear Spotted At Northern Westchester Condo Complex Before Climbing Fence Toward Woods After breakfast, the bear moseyed off without any incident, while the resident notified the Hyde Park Police Department about the sight…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Swimmer Goes Missing In Hudson River Teen Swimmer Goes Missing In Hudson River
Teen Swimmer Goes Missing In Hudson River A massive search for an 18-year-old teen who was reportedly seen in the Hudson River yelling for help failed to find the man. The incident took place around 3:20 p.m., Monday, March 9, when the City of Poughkeepsie Police received multiple 911 calls about a male drowning in the river, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark. Police said on Monday the area of the search was behind the pavilion at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum. Responding officers were told by several people at the scene they had seen a man in the river yelling for help, who then disappeared underwater, Clark said. The man reportedly s…

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by Kathy Reakes