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Bear Wanders Around West Nyack

He even raided a chicken coop.

2 Arrested After Fleeing County Police In Van

An officer narrowly avoided injury when a tree hit by the van fell on his patrol car.

7 Cars Towed July 4 Near Rockland Lake State Park

The mayhem of 2018 was largely avoided but traffic was terrible all day long.

SEE: Rat Dad Holds Rodent In Mouth, Horrifying Straphangers

A rodent-loving rider grabbed a rat by its scruff with his teeth.

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