Coyotes Scare Families in Quaker Ridge

What to do about a pack of coyotes that are frolicking on Bradford Road adjacent to the walking path to Quaker Ridge School? Click here to see the video.

Parents and pet lovers are expressing alarm about a group of coyotes who are tearing around Quaker Ridge yards, often while children are walking to school. Today one coyote had captured a squirrel and was seen tearing it to bits.

One mom called the Scarsdale Police to ask for their help, and police advised to “keep the kids and the pets inside!” That was little solace to those who use the popular walking path every day, some for walking kids back and forth to school. Apparently police only kill coyotes who exhibit threatening behavior or appear to be sick.

Another parent was so terrified that she considered sending her husband out with a bat while he accompanied his son to first grade.

Here is information from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation about what to do if you see a coyote:

-Be aggressive in your behavior – stand tall and hold arms out to look large. If a coyote lingers for too long, then make loud noises, wave your arms, throw sticks and stones.

-Contact your local police department and DEC regional office for assistance if you notice coyotes exhibiting "bold" behaviors and having little or no fear of people, or if you see them repeatedly during the daytime in a human-populated area or near residences. Seeing a coyote occasionally throughout the year is not evidence of bold behavior.

-Do not allow pets to run free. Supervise all outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs and cats are especially vulnerable.

-Teach children to appreciate coyotes from a distance.

-Of course, if there is ever an emergency involving a coyote, please contact the Scarsdale Police Department at (914) 722-1200. A police officer will be dispatched.

-Please check the DEC website for further guidance and information. DEP Regional Office: 845-256-3000.

We reached out to the Scarsdale Police who said, "If a person sees a coyote, the person should avoid the area and call PD. Sometimes coyotes may be sick or dangerous and could pose a threat to the community. We will then respond to the area and monitor the actions of the coyote."

(Videos from Bradford Road, October 1, 2025)

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