Police in Orange County, NY, are warning folks to avoid a neighborhood park after a black bear was spotted roaming in the area. Over the last few weeks, many residents in the Hudson Valley have noticed that there seem to be more and more bear sightings across the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions. Bear Spotted in Middletown, NY Google Maps/Middletown Police Department via Facebook loading...Bear Sightings on the Rise in the Hudson Valley? The park is located near Lake Ave and Frank Shorter Way in Middletown, NY. Worst Hudson Valley Roads For Potholes 2025 Here are 15 of the worst Hudson Valley roads for potholes according to Hudson Valley drivers.