NYACK, NY – At approximately 10 pm on June 9. 2020, the Central Nyack/Nyack Marine/Piermont Marine and Divers /Thiells Divers responded to the Hudson River under the Tappan Zee Bridge for a vessel in distress.
Westchester Fire Departments (Tarrytown and Irvington) would also send boats to check the area around the bridge. After an exhaustive search, no vessel in distress or debris were located. The Westchester Aviation unit also were on scene.
Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.
Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.
If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.
