Lake Ronkonkoma Neighbors Say Barnyard Animals Are Creating A Nuisance: Report

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Neighbors in Lake Ronkonkoma say a nearby property's growing collection of barnyard and exotic animals is producing strong odors, flies and other health concerns, CBS News New York reported.

Homeowner James Ramsden told CBS the operation — which he described as a three-acre game farm that has expanded since the 1990s - now includes miniature horses, cows, goats, llamas, alpacas, emus, and, at times, a buffalo.

"We are just inundated with flies," Ramsden told CBS News New York, and he said manure runoff has contributed to rat sightings, including a dead rat found in his pool.

According to the report, the town of Brookhaven has cited and fined the property owner in the past. The owner's legal team — speaking on his behalf — said he is a responsible animal lover who operates legally under a special-permit provision of the town code.

Read the full story on CBS News New York.