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White Plains, NY
News
Humpback Whale Makes Big City Splash In NY Harbor
A humpback whale made quite a splash with a group of fisherman in New York City, making a surprise appearance off the coast of Staten Island. The whale was spotted by Alex Carr and several of his co-workers from the Staten Island Zoo who were celebrating a friend’s birthday out on Raritan Bay. The large whale was approximately 100 feet from the boat at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17 when Carr and his buddies managed to snap several photos. The whale hung around in the water for longer than a half-hour as the bemused fishermen watched it. This is the second sighting of a whale in New York…
Brentwood, NY
News
Bald Eagle Stolen From Quogue Wildlife Refuge
A bald eagle was stolen from a wildlife refuge on Long Island, according to police. Officers responded to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at 3 Old County Road Tuesday, July 16 on a report of a missing bald eagle, according to the Quogue Village Police Department. This allegedly occurred between 3 and 4 p.m., said the report. Refuge staff reportedly told officers that a male bald eagle approximately 35 years old with a partially amputated right wing had been removed from its cage and was unable to be located, said police. Officers investigated and saw that the eagle's enclosure had bee…
Brentwood, NY
News
Whale Frees Itself From Fishing Net Off Southampton Coast
A humpback whale is now free and roaming the waters off the Long Coast after getting entangled in a fishing net. At approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 15, Southampton Town Police Bay Constables responded to a report of a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net approximately one-quarter mile southwest of the TownlineBeach in Sagaponack. Bay Constables protected the animal while working with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, DEC and federal authorities including NOAA and USCG. Town Police, using their UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), monitored and videotaped th…
Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
Concrete Jungle: NYC Seeing Spike In Coyote Sightings
Manhattan is earning its title as a “concrete jungle” with coyote sightings surging as the weather warms up. The sightings have been highest in upper Manhattan - reportedly up to 35 this year, already six times more than the amount reported two years ago, according to the city’s Parks Department. This year, there have reportedly been 26 sightings in Manhattan, four in Queens and five in the Bronx, including more than a dozen in Central Park. According to the Parks Department, coyotes are canines, “which means that they are members of the same genus as wolves and domesticated dogs. In gener…
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Alligators, Turtles Found In Area Home
A call to the state Department of Environmental Conservation led wildlife officials to two types of alligators and more than 20 turtles living in a living room of an area home in unsanitary conditions. The animals were discovered after Environment Conservation Officer Zachary Crain received a call notifying him of two crocodilians, also known as caimans, and approximately 20 turtles at a private residence in the town of Wappingers Falls, the department said. During the initial visit and permit compliance check at the residence, Crain found a miniature Caiman, a small-type reptile similar to…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Photos: Egret Unable To Fly Or Walk Rescued In West Babylon
Armed with a pool skimmer and a recycling bin, Suffolk County Police were able to rescue an injured egret that was unable to fly or walk in West Babylon. The bird was found on the front lawn of a home on West Ninth Street, around 6:40 p.m., Monday, June 17, by a resident who called 911 to report the bird was limping and unable to fly, said the Suffolk County Police. The injured bird.Suffolk County Police Department When First Precinct Officer Matthew Garcia, along with Emergency Service Officers Dave Katzen and Keith Charley, responded they were able to secure the egret with a pool ski…
Newark, NJ
News
A ‘Rarity’: Poisonous Copperhead Snake Found In Montclair
Animal control officers in Montclair handled an out-of-the-ordinary assignment Tuesday, when they were called to safely remove a venomous copperhead snake found near a Starbucks coffee shop. “We never know what adventure awaits us when the phone rings on any given day,” Montclair animal control officer Michele Shiber said in a statement. “Last Tuesday was rather special because we got a call for a copperhead snake which is a rarity for the Montclair area.” No one was hurt by the snake, but on June 10, another copperhead bit a man’s finger in nearby Paterson. That man was expected to be OK a…
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Black Bear Caught On Camera Making Rounds In Norwalk For Second Sighting In Area In Two Days
There's been a sighting of black bear making the rounds in Fairfield County for the second straight day. Norwalk police are reporting that a young black bear was spotted on Thursday, May 23, in the East Rocks Road area, where he seems to be having fun exploring. On Wednesday, May 22, another sighting was reported in the yard of a Westport man in the area of 300 North Avenue and Tuck Lane. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) were notified in both cases. "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut," the department said…
Westport, CT
News
Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westport
A Westport resident got a little fright when they encountered a black bear on their property. The sighting took place around 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, on North Avenue, said the Westport Police. Officers tracked the bear to the area of 300 North Avenue and Tuck Lane. The bear was not acting in an aggressive manner and was observed to be acting normally, police said. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) was notified, they added. "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut," the department said. …
Brentwood, NY
News
These Suffolk Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Deer Taken In 2018
Hunters from several towns on Long Island, all in Suffolk County, ranked among the best in the state during a busy deer hunting season. During the 2018-2019 deer hunting season, an estimated 227,787 white-tailed deer were killed, according to new numbers released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, marking a 12 percent increase over the previous year. The estimated state deer take included 114,402 antler-less deer and 113,385 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 20 percent increase in antler-less harvest and a 5 percent increase in buck harvest from last …
White Plains, NY
News
Confirmation Of Girl Bitten On Face By Blood-Sucking 'Kissing Bug' Sparks New CDC Warning
The “kissing bug,” a disease-carrying insect which is known to bite people on their mouths and faces, has made its way to the East Coast. In July last year, a family from Kent County in Delaware contacted the state’s Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture to request assistance in identifying a bug that had bitten their child’s face. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the parents were concerned about possible disease transmission from the insect. In a statement released on Friday, April 19, the CDC confirmed that the bug was identified as Triatoma sanguisug…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Bear Facts: Here's What To Know As Sightings Start Up Again
As the weather warms, black bears are waking up and coming out of their dens to find food, and plenty of it after months of sleeping. In fact, bear sightings have already been reported across the region, and wildlife experts are reminding residents of the best way to deal with the bears as humans move more into their native habitat. The bear population is healthy and increasing and sightings are becoming more common, especially in neighborhoods because food sources are abundant and easy to access, think birdfeeders, garbage cans, grills, etc. Officials say once a bear finds a good food so…
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