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Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester
Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester A late-day blaze at a nature reservation in Northern Westchester posed a threat to several animals housed in the building before it was put out.  The fire happened during the evening of Wednesday, June 7 at the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  An original report of smoke in the building led to crews responding to a building on the reservation. Once there, firefighters discovered a fire that had started in the attic and were able to extinguish it and overhaul the area after a little more than an hour.  Luckily, none of …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them
It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them Most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur from October through December, many of which are preventable by following simple tips, according to AAA.  From 2001 through 2011, animal collisions led to nearly 2,100 fatal crashes nationwide. Related story: Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley “Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists," AAA said. According to AAA, there are several measures that drivers can take to avoid…

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by Zak Failla