Bear activity update, and a request

Bear damage at the Victor residence.

By now, everyone should be aware we have a bear(s) problem on the Terrace. 

In addition to several sightings, the Fowlers and the Victors have found their standalone birdfeeders knocked down, the metal poles twisted, and the feed carried off. Some of the neighborhood dogs have been creating an understandable racket because of the bears' presence. 

In my capacity as THCA president, I have notified Mayor Carmella Mantello of the situation and asked if there is any City agency tracking bear activity within the city limits. She said there is now, as a result of my inquiry. 

She has informed the City's animal control team of our situation, and they also will inform the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). 

For the sake of all residents and companion animals, I am once more asking people to take this seriously and cease feeding deer for several key reasons: (1.) It is illegal to feed wild deer (as well as bears and moose) in New York State, (2.) deer carry disease-borne ticks, and (3.) making food available attracts bears, coyotes, etc. 

And, although it is not illegal to feed wild birds, it obviously is advisable to cease doing it since the food source is contributing to a potential danger for us all. Thanks for your cooperation, and please stay alert. 

-- Bill Dowd 

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