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
Opinion: Priorities and reflection The new year brings many things with it: new opportunities, new challenges and, of course, a new legislative session. As... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2025 | 07:59
DEC: Review safety guidelines before ice fishing New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding ice anglers to put safety first when venturing... Home 26 Dec 2025 | 05:07
First Day Hikes coming soon There are plenty of opportunities to join guided hikes, walks, and strolls across New York State. Taking place annually on... Local News 23 Dec 2025 | 02:57
DEC Summer Camp registration opens March 22 Online registration for DEC’s 2026 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. The six weeks of environmental... Home 23 Dec 2025 | 02:11
Opinion: Celebrate National Bill of Rights Day National Bill of Rights Day is celebrated each and every year on Dec. 15 to commemorate the ratification of the first 10... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2025 | 02:35
‘Don’t Be Salty’ campaign begins New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today joined State and local officials... Home 10 Dec 2025 | 12:41
DEC finalizes pollution tracking program On Dec. 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the... Home 03 Dec 2025 | 04:00
County Executive Steve Neuhaus. Photo provided. Orange County election results: County Executive, DA, State Supreme Court Justices Orange County Executive: According to unofficial results, Steven Neuhaus was re-elected Orange County Executive and will serve... Local News 05 Nov 2025 | 09:55
‘Water Connects Us All’ poster contest announced “Water Connects Us All” will be the theme for the 21st annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students.... Home 04 Nov 2025 | 06:27
Make sure your vote counts As Election Day approaches, here is important information you should know about casting a ballot on or before Nov. 4. Make... Home 22 Oct 2025 | 04:38
Opinion: Prioritize your health October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for communities nationwide to honor survivors of this terrible disease,... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2025 | 02:14
New hunting changes for 2025 Hunters should be aware of changes to carcass tagging, harvest reporting, and crossbow hunting opportunities for the 2025-26... Home 08 Oct 2025 | 02:34
Statewide burn ban in effect through Oct. 15 Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced a statewide burn ban due... Home 03 Oct 2025 | 05:00
