Black Bear Sighting in West Harrison 
Earlier this afternoon, a black bear was observed in the vicinity of Harrison Street and Sherman Avenue in Silver Lake. The bear did not appear aggressive, sick or injured, and reentered the wooded area by Sherman Ave. Out of an abundance of caution, Preston Elementary School administrators and school resource officer were notified. Additionally the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation Police were notified and an Officer will respond to the area.
Please visit the following link to learn more about black bears and bear encounters:
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/black-bear/management/bearwise
Address/Location
Harrison, NY Police Department
650 North St
Harrison, NY 10528
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 914-967-5111
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP HARRISON followed by your message, to 888777
