PELHAM MANOR, NY (May 20, 2026) — Residents of Pelham Manor are cautioned following recent coyote sightings in the area. The village advises keeping pets indoors or on a leash, avoiding feeding wildlife, and not approaching coyotes. Trash should be secured, and residents are urged to be vigilant, especially at dawn and dusk.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) offers resources on handling coyote encounters, emphasizing public education as the primary management strategy. Their website includes a Coyote Incident Standard Operating Procedures document detailing behavioral classifications and recommended actions.
Residents concerned about unusual coyote behavior are encouraged to contact the DEC regional office at 518-477-4837.
Jennifer Monachino Lapey, Mayor, along with Deputy Mayor Bridget (Breda) A. Bennett and Trustees Maurice I. Owen-Michaane, Timothy M. Case, and Deborah L. Winstead, remind residents to follow the Village of Pelham Manor Facebook page and subscribe to news updates for the latest information.
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