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New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Rockland, Westchester: Here's Where New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Rockland, Westchester: Here's Where
New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Rockland, Westchester: Here's Where As warmth returns to the Hudson Valley with the arrival of spring, so have bear sightings.  In the Westchester County town of Yorktown, police confirmed on Monday, May 19, that several bear sightings had been reported in the southern half of town. Although no incidents of aggression have been noted, officials are reminding the public that bears are a natural part of the area’s ecosystem and are typically non-aggressive unless provoked or attracted by food. "Well, Spring is in the air. And as long-time Y-Town area residents will tell you, that could mean a black bear is on the ground," York…

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Bear Spotted Near School In Rockland Prompts Safety Protocol Activation Bear Spotted Near School In Rockland Prompts Safety Protocol Activation
Bear Spotted Near School In Rockland Prompts Safety Protocol Activation A bear sighting near a Rockland County school led to a quick response from staff and local authorities to ensure students and staff remained safe throughout the incident, district officials said. The bear was seen on the perimeter of the campus at Haverstraw Elementary School during school hours on Tuesday, April 22, according to an email sent to families by Principal Francisco Ovalles.  As soon as the animal was spotted, school staff activated established safety protocols, keeping students and staff secure and accounted for. No one was harmed. The New York State Department of Conserv…

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Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In Northern Westchester: Here's Where Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In Northern Westchester: Here's Where
Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In Northern Westchester: Here's Where A hungry bear was seen hunting for trash cans in a Northern Westchester neighborhood, officials said. In an announcement on Monday, July 29, North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas said that several bear sightings had been reported around the town.  Lucas added that the most recent sighting was reported in the area of Yerkes Road. According to Lucas, the bear was "making a beeline to garbage cans left outdoors and especially bird feeders."  "One bear can cover the entire town looking for food," Lucas said.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservati…

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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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