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Ardsley Resident, Village Worker Report Black Bear Sightings

ARDSLEY, N.Y. --  Village of Ardsley offcials reported Wednesday, April 16 that the village office had received two reports of black bear sightings in the past 24 hours. 

Village officials reported that there have been two sightings of black bears in Ardsley this week, April 15-16.

Village officials reported that there have been two sightings of black bears in Ardsley this week, April 15-16.

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The first was a report by a Department of Public Works worker of a black bear feeding out of an open dumpster at the construction site of the former Water Wheel restaurant on Saw mill River Road (Route 9A), according to a notice by the village.

The second was a report by a resident on Concord Road. There have been no further reports. 

According to Ardsley Police Chief  Emil Califano, black bears tend to wander many miles in a single day, and it is very possible Tuesday's visitor is very far from the village by now.

There was a black bear sighting in Peekskill last July.

Village officials advised residents to never approach or surround a bear because they may become aggressive when they feel threatened. It is suggested to use noise -- yell, clap, or bang pots -- immediately upon sighting a bear.

In the event of a beat sighting, notify the police at 911 or 693-1700.

For more information about bear encounters please visit the New York Department of Environmental Conservation website.

 

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