Loan, grants available to protect homes from water damage Through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, a loan/grant program of up to $50,000 is available to help homeowners... News 17 Sep 2025 | 06:37
Virtual DEC Climate Justice Group meeting The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) - which establishes criteria... News 17 Sep 2025 | 02:58
Opinion: Commemorating Constitution Week This year marks the 238th anniversary of the Constitutional Convention, which began on May 14, 1787, and lasted until Sept.... Opinion 16 Sep 2025 | 05:08
Crossbow hunting changes now in effect New for fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places, and manner as a vertical bow... News 03 Sep 2025 | 05:10
Back to school tips for reducing waste Going back to school can be expensive and produce a lot of waste, but there are many ways to save money, reuse responsibly,... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 04:32
Rebates for hunters purchasing lead-free ammunition Fragments from lead bullets used for deer hunting can remain in field dressed deer gut piles (or carcasses) and are easily... News 27 Aug 2025 | 03:27
Joint investigation into state property insurance launched Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced that he will be part of a joint investigation into New York’s residential... Home 20 Aug 2025 | 11:46
A monarch caterpillar on a milkweed leaf. ( Pixabay photo) Giving monarchs an assist In New York, monarch butterflies begin their annual fall migration in mid-August. According to the World Wildlife Foundation,... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 01:59
Free college for adult learners Beginning this fall, community college will be free to adult learners looking to enter high-demand fields, thanks to an initiative... Local News 06 Aug 2025 | 01:05
Photography contest Want to see your photo(s) in print? Enter Conservationist magazine’s 2025 Photography Contest. The publication features stunning... Entertainment 06 Aug 2025 | 01:32
Community Reuse Grants A total of $15,000 will be awarded by York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) for Community Reuse... Business 27 Jul 2025 | 01:12
Access pollution forecasts Did you know that New York’s ozone season runs from April through September? The state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 02:23
Mowing to help ground-nesting birds With green-up well and truly upon us, New Yorkers are beginning to think about their spring-cleaning to-do list. High on... Local News 04 Jun 2025 | 05:34
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
Trout season opens April 1 in New York. Photo provided by the N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC announces April 1 start of Spring trout fishing season New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the April 1 start... Sports 22 Mar 2025 | 02:28
