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Black bears aren't uncommon in Central New York, but you don't often hear of them in suburban areas. Is one hanging around in New Hartford?

A group of New Yorkers came to the rescue of an injured black bear last week after it was hit by a vehicle.

A record number of bears were spotted this past weekend in Deerfield. Teddy bears that is.

Did you fall hook, line, and sinker for someone and they broke your heart? Then this is for you!

A bear cub is getting much needed care after being rescued in Old Forge.

After years of being apart, a rescued bear immediately recognizes his human friend.

The only thing worse than coming across a bear in the Adirondacks is coming across a hungry one. A big, hungry one that can tear apart a chained dumpster.

The black bear entered the house through an open garage door during the night looking for a midnight snack — poor thing.

A bear has climbed up a tree in Rome And the Rome Police Department to STAY AWAY!

Heads up if you live in Clinton, or are traveling in that surrounding area, a bear has been spotted in the area.

A ton of interesting things happened in Central New York in 2016, but some of the craziest stories involved animals. From bears to moose to geese and sheep, and even an animal that we can't identify, these are the 'wildest' animal stories of the year.

It seems as though the black bear was right near the main entrance of Oswego State University. Let's hope they can get the bear safely off the college campus and back into a proper setting. Here are some tips provided by the DEC to deter human and bear interactions that are dangerous for all involved...