Fishing opportunities await new anglers Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the 2026 dates... Home 18 Feb 2026 | 12:47
NYS develops new online resource The New York State Office of Mental Health recently announced the launch of a survey to inform a new online resource dedicated... Home 11 Feb 2026 | 07:12
New exam dates for DEC guides The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced upcoming dates for the New York State Licensed... Home 04 Feb 2026 | 06:43
PFAS virtual meeting The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting a virtual meeting series about ongoing actions... Home 28 Jan 2026 | 05:16
Hochul stays mum on Sanctuary Bill “We will not allow the use of state resources to assist in federal immigration raids,” Gov. Kathy Hochul declared halfway... Home 21 Jan 2026 | 05:15
Opinion: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated each year to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential American... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2026 | 01:42
Stay alert for bird flu Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New... Home 14 Jan 2026 | 12:29
Women in Science webinar series The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are offering a series of webinars... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 10:19
DEC planning better access for people with disabilities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced the release of... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 05:35
New waste reduction laws in effect The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 08:45
Staying safe on winter hikes Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite New York State trails this winter. Grab a pair of snowshoes to explore... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 07:13
DEC: PFAS widespread in communities, nature PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made chemicals that were widely used in various... Home 06 Jan 2026 | 03:50
Preparing your home for winter As winter temperatures continue to drop, now is the time to think about actions needed to winterize our homes. Simple tasks... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 11:04
Record-breaking haul for CleanSweepNY New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced on Dec. 29 that 2025 was... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 09:19
NYS funds for adult mental health programs available On Monday, Dec. 29, the New York State Office of Mental Health announced the availability of $6.6 million to expand a community-based... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 04:31
