NYS DEC offices receive bomb threats amid 'Peanut the Squirrel' controversy

 ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State Department of Environment Conservation offices across the state have been receiving bomb threats in recent days.

According to the Albany Times Union, 10 NYS DEC offices were targeted by bomb threats, including offices in Bath and Allegany. Officials investigated the threats and did not deem them to be legitimate. In light of the threats, NYS DEC officials allowed employees to work remote Monday and Tuesday.

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation employs more than 3,000 people.

New York State police have not said if the threats are in retaliation of the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel, along with Fred the raccoon from a farm sanctuary in Chemung County. Police would only say it's an active investigation.