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A resident, who was photographing bald eagles near a reservoir, claimed they saw something in the sky that they can not quite explain

Environmental officials issued a warning they "never thought we'd have to say."

An Upstate New York Dad was last seen leaving a hospital with a burst appendix. Sadly, after an exhausting search, he was found dead.

One Upstate New York man was saved, but his younger brother perished after the two fell through thin ice while fishing on a lake in Otsego County on Saturday afternoon, according to DEC Forest Rangers. The two men were from Richfield Springs, in Otsego County.

Though not common in areas in the southern parts of New York like the Hudson Valley, they have been known to occasionally pay a visit.

What should you do when you run into a Moose in New York State? That is after you run

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

When it comes to feeding wildlife in New York, the DEC has straight forward information that you need to know and the hazards that it could create.

Bears are done hibernating and there will be more sightings in the coming months. Here are some guidelines that can help keep you, your family, and your pets safe.

Like to head outdoors, maybe go hiking or visit your favorite camping spots? Here is a reminder of what "Leave No Trace" means.

If you fish in rivers and lakes near the Adirondacks, you will be pleasantly surprised. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has teamed up with local hatcheries to stock more fish. This will allow fishermen to fish late in the fall.

New information confirms large canine killed by a hunter in Otsego County last winter was, indeed, a wolf and not a coyote.