If You See a Bat This Winter, New York DEC Says Leave it Alone
It's international Bat Week, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to teach you how to save bats that remain here in the winter.
Department of Environmental Conservation
New York Governor to DEC: All Vehicles Must Be Zero Emissions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called on the DEC to take all necessary action to ensure that all new vehicles in the state of New York are zero emissions.
What's Happening to All of New York's Bees?
To many people, bees are an insect designed solely to make grown men shriek. But they serve an important function and their numbers in New York are declining.
1,000 Acres of New York Land Returned to Onondaga Nation
1,000 acres of land will be returned to the Onondaga Nation, following contamination of Onondaga Lake and the surrounding lands by Honeywell International.
Yes, You Can Still Have a Campfire During New York State’s Burn Ban
Does New York's springtime burn ban mean you can't enjoy a night around the campfire? No, it doesn't but there are a couple of things you need to know first.
Police Contract Agreement
New York State and the Police Benevolent Association of New York have agreed to a four-year, retroactive contract agreement.
The Way You Fish In New York State Could Change 2022
The DEC is proposing some Freshwater Fishing changes in New York. You are encouraged to comment on their proposals but you don't have much time.
WATCH: New York Government Video on How to "Poop in the Woods"
It's probably not the type of "how-to" video most New Yorkers expected would be produced by state government during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New York Styrofoam Ban Starts Soon
From take-out containers to packing peanuts, New Yorkers will see a whole lot less of both as a statewide ban on those products will go into effect soon.
DEC Takes Comment on Victory Building Cleanup
New York State is taking comment on plans to clean up contamination at the former Endicott Johnson company’s Victory Building.