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It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery
They're here, there - everywhere.
At least it seems that way.
After all, in the span of just a few days, there have been more than a half dozen reported black bear sightings in the area.
Including at a golf course.
And now, even a cemetery.
Police in Westchester responded on Friday, June 12 as a bear strolled through St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook. (See first image above.)
On Sunday morning, June 14, a Northern Westchester family observed a pair of bears on the front lawn. (See second images above.)
On Thursday, June 11, a large black bear was spotted at the Maple Moor Golf Cour…
Covid-19: New Breakdown Of Cases, Fatalities In Westchester
There were nearly 300 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester as the mid-Hudson Valley region looks to begin reopening economies as soon as next week.
As of Friday, May 22, 133,384 Westchester residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 32,767 testing positive for the virus, according to the state Department of Health. Since the outbreak began in New Rochelle in mid-March, 1,319 county residents have died from the virus.
Earlier story - COVID-19: Long Island, Hudson Valley Could Reopen Next Week As Some Restrictions Eased
Westchester, which is in the mid-Hudson…
Westchester Closer To Reopening: Latest Breakdown Of Covid-19 Cases By Municipality
Westchester is getting closer to entering phase one of reopening its economy due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the overnight fatality numbers dropped to the lowest since the outbreak began.
There have now been 32,402 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Westchester, an increase of less than 100, though only 2,162 are active, as more than 30,000 patients have been treated or self-resolved from the virus.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer noted that a week ago, there were 3,227 active cases, and more than 8,000 as recently as three weeks ago. Less than 400 COVID-19…
Nearly 75 Percent In Westchester Test Negative For Covid-19: New Breakdown Of Cases
Nearly 120,000 Westchester residents have been tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with nearly 75 percent testing negative for the virus, County Executive George Latimer said.
During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 15 in Yorktown, Latimer said that there have been 31,943 cases of COVID-19 in Westchester residents, with more than 29,000 having resolved from the virus.
Earlier story - COVID-19: NY On Pause Measure Extended In Hudson Valley
There are currently 2,711 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, while 1,269 residents have died after contracting the virus.
Latime…
