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…
Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In North Salem Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In North Salem
Family Of Foxes Makes Themselves At Home In North Salem A North Salem resident has made a new group of friends, or should we say, a new family has moved in her yard and made friends with her. Early every morning and again at dusk, Ellen Burke said a family of foxes come and play in her yard. Of course, she doesn't approach them but says she does enjoy watching them and they have not caused any problems or approached her.  The family of four likes to lie around on the lawn or chase each other. She's also seen one running the yard with a rabbit in its mouth.  "They run away when they see us," she said. "They are wonderful to watch…
Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School
Coyote Sighting Reported Near Congers Elementary School Residents have been cautioned to be on high alert after a coyote was spotted at the Lakewood Elementary School in Congers. The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert this week following the spotting, cautioning that “coyotes are wild animals and (one) should never approach them.” No children were near the animal at the time of the sighting, and it was dispatched without incident. According to officials, “with the onset of warmer weather, many of New York's resident coyotes will set up dens for pups that will arrive this spring. Coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban …
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In East Fishkill New Black Bear Sighting Reported In East Fishkill
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In East Fishkill Is he smarter than an average bear? Police in East Fishkill issued an alert on Thursday following several reports overnight of a black bear that was spotted going through trash cans and wandering in the Wiccopee area of town in the areas of Rainbow Crest and Appalachian West. “Residents should be aware that this is the time of year when bears migrate from place to place looking for easy food sources,” police noted. “Keep garbage cans inside, remove bird feeders and outside pet food, and keep barbecue grills clean and free of grease, since all attract bears.” Local residents have been advis…
New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says
New Dog Making A Mess Of Things In Governor's Mansion, Cuomo Says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new dog is a handful, the frustrated governor from New Castle said at a recent news conference. "I'm working through these issues with him, but he's still a friend,'' Cuomo said of Captain, his new pet at the Albany Mansion. "I think this dog has an undiagnosed bowel disorder," Cuomo told reporters, noting that he won't poop or pee in temperatures below 68 degrees, and seems to prefer a mat or rug to urinate now. "So now, it's just me and the dog," Cuomo said.
Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43 Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43
Beloved Lyndhurst Animal Activist Chris Guzio Dies, 43 LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Christopher Guzio died suddenly on Feb. 5 at home in Lyndhurt. Guzio was born in Maryland and has been a resident of Lyndhurst.  He was studied at the Animal Behavior in College and was an active volunteer with Grateful Doggies Canine Freedom Transport out of Fair Lawn. The organization founder Steve Quilliam said Guzio left his mark wherever he went. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melissa Sheppard; his mother, Susan Klein; children Parker Guzio, Charles William Guzio and Grayson Guzio; his sister Allison Guzio-Haraziml. A memorial service and visitation will be o…