There may be a cougar roaming around Rochester, according to members of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). News10NBC's Marsha Augustin visited the Beechwood neighborhood, where ...

A warning over a possible mountain lion sighting prompted a shelter-in-place order upstate in Rochester, New York.

Rochester police had to issue a shelter-in-place for Rauber Street between Joseph and North Clinton avenues after getting reports of a mountain lion.

With Rochester abuzz over a viral video showing what appears to be a large wild cat roaming the city, many are wondering: do mountain lions—or any large cats—still live in New York?

A mountain lion in upstate New York? Video appears to show the big cat in Rochester. By H. Rose Schneider, Staff Writer Updated July 11, 2025 12:54 p.m.

A big roar rattled residents in Rochester and hit a bit too close to home. A possible mountain lion sighting in the upstate New York city, prompted a shelter-in-place order this week, alarming ...

Curtis Jones said he was walking near Rauber Street late Wednesday night when he saw people running from what appeared to be a large, wild cat.

A viral video showing a large wild cat roaming the streets of Rochester has prompted an investigation by the New York State DEC.

In the snap, Barney’s nose appears almost triple the size of a fellow cat named Boss. “It’s a hard life when you are a cat living at Rescue Cats NI,” the photo’s caption read.

Fayyaz loves big cats. From this facility – thought to be the largest of its kind in private hands nationwide – the 38-year-old has sold cubs and breeding pairs for the last 10 years.