Several months ago I posted this information about Coyotes in Westchester County.  Last night a reader, Laurie, posted a comment that she has spotted two Coyotes near the German School in White Plains, which is amazing.  So I am repostng this information and the links for your information,

In the Estate area of Hartsdale, New York there is a street that is a dead end that backs up to one of the local golf courses.  Walking my dog this morning I ran into one my neighbors who lives in one of these houses. She tells me that looking out her window she sees a pack of coyotes running around the golf course. Hartsdale, New York in case you are not local is a Hamlet within the Town of Greenburgh that is a 30 minute train into New York City.  This particular street is 5 minutes from Central Avenue which is a major shopping area.  Coyotes? Yup.You would think we were in the mid west.  So, this neighbor continues her story.  On the golf course there is a German Shepard who must belong to a local homeowner who is letting this dog out.  The baby coyotes look very much like this German Shepard! The owner of this shepard I am sure has not a clue what is going on.

Throughout Westchester County and New York State and even in New York City coyotes can now be found. The Cornell University Co-Operative is doing a study of the behaviours of coyotes. Some things to know.

• Don't leave food, even bird seed out in the back yard it attracts coyotes.
• Don't leave small dogs in the back yard, a coyote was reported to have jumped over a four foot fence, grabbed a small dog, and jumped back over the fence
• Don't walk at night without a long stick or perhaps an umbrella in case you are approached by a coyote.

About Coyotes from the New York Times

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recommendations about what to do if you see coyotes, who to contact and how to avoid their visiting your home.

Department of Environmental Conservation