TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – A black bear was sighted in the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday near the Holy Trinity Church on Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Arlington section of the Town of Poughkeepsie.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation recommends reducing food sources outside by cleaning barbeque grills after use, removing bird feeders, and not leaving pet food outside.
Garbage cans should be kept inside a secure area if possible and placed outside the morning of pick up, rather than the night before.
Residents are urged not to approach or spook the bear. You can report bear sightings or activity to the New Paltz DEC office at 845-256-3098, or if there is an immediate emergency, all Poughkeepsie Town Police at 845-485-3666 or by dialing 911.
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