Coyote Attacks Resident, Dog In Woodcliff Lake: Police
A Bergen County resident and their dog were attacked by a coyote Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, police said.
The incident happened around 1:17 p.m., on Woodcrest Drive in Woodcliff Lake, according to local police.
Both the resident and the dog are okay, police said, but residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings, especially when walking small pets.
The attack comes just weeks after two coyote incidents were reported in Saddle River, where residents were bitten while walking their dogs near Chestnut Ridge Road, police previously said. In that case, TYCO Animal Control and the Ne…
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester
A new black bear sighting has been reported in Northern Westchester.
The Bedford Police Department issued an alert to area residents warning that the bear was seen in the Bedford Village area of town. Other recent sightings in the area have happened in North Castle, Danbury, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, Ramapo, Ossining, and Clarkstown.
According to police, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside. Bears should never be approached, surrounded or cornered, as bears will “aggressively defend themselves if they feel threatened.
“Be especially cautious around cubs, as mother bears…
