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Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks
Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks A popular Fairfield County walking trail has reopened after several walkers were attacked by deer. The incidents in New Canaan took place on the Greenlink Trail associated with the New Canaan Land Trust and were first reported on Thursday, June 9. The first incident took place when two women were walking the trail and came upon an aggressive doe and a yearling, also on the trail who would not move, said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. One of the deer charged with women and jumped over them, causing bruises and scrapes, Halm said. The women reported the incident…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
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
Lifestyle
Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch
Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch There have been dozens of reported black bear sightings in the area the last month. Including at a golf course. Even a cemetery. And now, most recently, a bear in the Hudson Valley making its own morning meal with the contents of garbage cans. The bear was captured on camera in the Dutchess County town of Union Vale on Sunday morning, July 26. (See first image above.) Another bear, seen in Northern Westchester outside Peekskill Towers, looks like it may be apartment hunting. (See second image above.) Related story - Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course  Here …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Northern Westchester Gets Nickname Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Northern Westchester Gets Nickname
Meet 'Scrabble': Bear Sighted Frequently In Northern Westchester Gets 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"…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sightings Reported In Northern 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…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Enjoying A Morning Stroll: Black Bear Makes Rounds In Area Enjoying A Morning Stroll: Black Bear Makes Rounds In Area
Enjoying A Morning Stroll: Black Bear Makes Rounds In Area It seems black bears are everywhere these days, including this one enjoying a morning stroll in Poughkeepsie. Daily Voice reader Lauren Jolly snapped this shot of the bear cruising through his neighbor's yard on Casper Creek Road early Thursday morning.  He, or she, didn't seem interested in visiting and just moved along. Of course, never approach a black bear and don't keep food or birdseed in your yard to attract them. If one happens to approach, make a loud noise and leave the area.  If you see a black bear and want to have it counted or its movements recorded, click here. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Yorktown Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Yorktown
Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Yorktown Multiple sightings of a black bear were reported Saturday in Northern Westchester near the Putnam border. The Yorktown Police Department received the reports of a black bear along the Route 202 (Crompond Road) corridor near BJ's, Lexington Avenue, Sylvan Glen Park Preserve, the Yorktown Paw Park and Stony Street. There is no indication that the bear is sick or injured, Yorktown Police said.  Yorktown police officers and the Yorktown Animal Control Officer responded. Authorities are offering a series of tips in case of a close encounter with a bear: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements…

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by Joe Lombardi