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West Milford, NJ
News
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: West Milford Dog Scares Off Backyard Bear
Riley is getting a steak dinner next time Mark Stinziano sees him. The West Milford dad's home surveillance camera captured his neighbor's black lab mix charge into his backyard and scare off a bear. "He is an awesome pup that comes to check on the kids from time to time," Stinziano said on Facebook. "Now he is keeping them safe!" Click video above to watch.
Danbury, CT
Lifestyle
Bear Spotted In Danbury Backyard Taking An Evening Stroll
Some area residents had an unexpected visitor when a black bear took a tour of their neighborhood. The bear strolled through several yards in Danbury at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, taking in the lay of the land before heading back into the woods. The bear was spotted in the Aunt Hack neighborhood by several residents who were able to get a glimpse and photo of the bear. According to Connecticut DEEP, "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut as the population continues to grow and expand. Reports of bear sightings, even in heavily populated residential areas…
Armonk, NY
News
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester
There have been several new coyote sightings in Westchester, prompting concern for area residents. A Larchmont resident reported that there were two sightings on Woodlawn Avenue in Larchmont and London Terrace in New Rochelle on Tuesday, April 11. A third sighting was reported on Croft Terrace in New Rochelle last week. According to officials, “during this time of year, we tend to have an increase in coyote sightings. From March to May, coyotes typically have their pups and begin to look for more food. It’s important to know that coyotes are not exclusively nocturnal.” “With the onset of…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Dog Took A Bite Out Of Burglar In Ramsey: Report
A 114-lb. dog scared off and appears to have bitten an intruder trying to enter a man's home in Ramsey, WABC 7 News reports. "Enzo," a Neapolitan Mastiff, is normally a mellow pooch but apparently was roused to action when someone tried to enter Mark Slepian's apartment through a window. That's when Enzo likely bit him, Slepian said. "He pulled it up, knocked out the screen and then climbed in that way," Slepian told the station. "What they think happened was the guy was trying to get in, he bit his hand and started shaking like this, cause that's what caused the bl…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
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: Front Yard Black Bear Fight Captured By Sussex County Dad
A Sussex County dad recorded battle between a pair of black bears on his front lawn. Corey Bale heard growls and the bears' jaws hitting together before he captured the brawl less than 30 feet from his Frankford house last week. Bale suspects the battle was over a female hiding behind his shed. Scared? Nope. Amazed? Absolutely. "In Sussex County you have to live with the bears so to respect them," he said. "It's not fear at all." His video had garnered more than 390,000 views and nearly 7,000 views on Facebook as of Thursday afternoon. Warning: video contains expletives. Watch vid…
Armonk, NY
Neighbors
Here's How You Can Help To Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes
With winter slowly transforming to spring and temperatures warming up, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its annual guide on how to avoid conflicts with coyotes. DEC officials released the guide on Monday as warmer weather will soon bring coyotes out from the wild to set up dens for pups that will arrive during the spring. "This time of year, DEC sees an uptick in questions from New Yorkers regarding coyotes and their behavior," DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said in the statement. "While coyotes are an integral and beneficial part of our natural ecosys…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Lifestyle
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: No Sibling Rivalry For Hillsdale Pup Warming Up In Baby Sister's Bassinet
Ares the pit bull boxer mix was an only child for four years before his first sister Sophia was born. Ares became a big brother again last month, when his parents Tristan and Danielle Ganter of Hillsdale welcomed baby Anella into the family. Since the moment Anella came home, Ares has been by her side -- patiently waiting for his turn in the bassinet. Opportunity recently struck, and Ares made himself at home in his baby sister's bassinet. It wasn't a case of sibling rivalry, the couple said. Just a pup looking to warm up. "He's the most obedient, loving, friendly and protect…
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Bear Sightings On Rise In Connecticut, Newly Released Stats Show
Residents in Connecticut could only grin and bear it in 2018, as the number of black bear sightings reported in the state reached a new high. From Jan. 9 through Dec. 12 last year, the Connecticut State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reported that there were 8,936 sightings, up more than 1,200 from the 7,674 sightings in 2017. According to the DEEP, “black bears are impressive animals. Even a long-distance glimpse of one foraging in woodland is an unforgettable experience for most outdoor enthusiasts. However, glimpsing a bear in Connecticut was once unlikely because bear…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Mystery Surrounds Sighting: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards?
Click here for an updated story - Vote Now: Is It A Fox Or Coyote Roaming Around Westchester Backyards? Keep your pets on a tight leash. There’s been a brand new wild animal sighting in Westchester. The Tuckahoe Police Department issued an alert for a “large coyote or fox” that was caught on camera in backyards on Dante Avenue and Bella Vista Street. The animal was spotted at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Police said that the Department of Environmental Conservation advises that coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part t…
North Salem, NY
Lifestyle
Video: Reports Of Fox Sightings On Rise In Area
Winter is coming, and with it will come a rash of red fox sightings in suburban areas of New York and Connecticut. Foxes commonly live in close quarters with human residents in certain communities where they can find food, water and cover, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. They frequently take shelter in yards, parks, and golf courses, especially areas that are nearby suitable, undeveloped habitat. During the winter months, foxes expand their territories, primarily due to the decreased availability of prey and extreme weather in open spaces. Thi…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
New Coyote Sighting In Northern Westchester: Find Out When, Where
A large coyote was spotted making the rounds in Northern Westchester. The latest coyote sighting in Westchester came from a South Salem resident, who saw the "good-sized" animal making the rounds on the Lewisboro Elementary School property on Bouton Road in South Salem at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5. The sightings come following several others throughout Westchester in recent weeks, including Greenburgh, New Rochelle Eastchester, Mount Pleasant, Chappaqua and Pleasantville as well as Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. According to the DEC, “coyotes are well adapt…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
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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