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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Regionally, bear harvest increased in the Adirondacks, where hunters killed 606. That represents a return to a normal level after an exceptionally low harvest in 2011.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  A meeting of church members at the New Covenant Baptist Church on East Beard Avenue on Syracuse’s South Side ended with police swarming the sanctuary.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  About 150 people braved 30 degree water temperatures on Seneca River to take part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, a big part of the Baldwinsville Big Chill Weekend.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Baldwinsville's 6th Annual Big Chill Weekend promises big thrills for Central New Yorkers and proceeds benefit area charities.  For many, the highlight is the Polar Bear Plunge. Safety and warmth are top priorities.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A dozen handguns were stolen from a sporting goods store in Parish over the weekend.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A woman who drives a school bus in the Syracuse School District claims she was fired for speaking out to CNY Central about outrageous and dangerous behavior among students. She has now filed complaints with the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Two Syracuse school bus drivers contacted investigative reporter Jim Kenyon to expose what they say are shocking and potentially dangerous behaviors. They claim that company managers ignore their complaints and retaliate against them.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Syracuse Police is looking for the public's help after a shooting on Beard Avenue on Saturday evening.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Officials are on the lookout for a black bear that bolted after a nap in a tree in the Mohawk Valley city of Gloversville.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A black bear went in and out of a candy store in the Colorado resort town of Estes Park multiple times early one July morning, but he used the front door and didn't break a thing. He did, however, steal some treats.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A Domino’s Pizza delivery man was robbed at gunpoint on Syracuse’s southside late Sunday night.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A state Department of Environmental Conservation biologist says calls about problem bears have gone up this month.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Department of Environmental Conservation officials said Thursday they are making the changes as part of their five-year Deer Management Plan.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  A teenager is in the hospital, recovering after he was stabbed in the stomach, side, and back Saturday evening on West Beard Avenue.