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1. DEC ANNOUNCES PRESCRIBED FIRE AT WILSON HILL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Published 02/26/2026 Prescribed Fire Occurring as Soon as February 27 Will Improve Wetland Habitat Within WMA The New York State Department of Environmental ...
2. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED NEW AMERICANS’ HOTLINE TO SERVE MORE IMMIGRANT NEW YORKERS Published 02/26/2026 The New Americans Hotline is now operating on Saturdays & Sundays, in Addition to Continued Weekday Hours.  p ...
3. CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides Tips for Consumers Planning Spring and Summer Travel Published 02/25/2026 New Yorkers Should Know Their Rights and Be Aware of Travel Scams  p style="text-a ...
4. DEC ANNOUNCES MARCH 11 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LISTENING SESSION IN PLATTSBURGH Published 02/24/2026 Community Conversations and Engagement around New York State’s Sustained ...
5. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 02/25/2026 Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search a ...
6. New York State Parks Announces Community Historic Preservation Grant Awards Published 02/24/2026 The New York State Office of ...
7. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND LIVINGSTON COUNTY ANNOUNCE COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF CONESUS LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE Published 02/23/2026 Plan Identifies Water Quality Issues and Projects to Protect and Improve the Health of the Watershed p style="margin: 0in; text-align: cente ...
8. MEDIA ADVISORY: NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING OF THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND ADVISORY BOARD Published 02/23/2026                                               ...
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10. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 02/20/2026 Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) F ...
11. Unplug and Play: New York State Opens Two Free Snowmobiling Weekends for Visitors to Explore New York State Published 02/20/2026 Registration Waived for Out-of-State Snowmobilers for Two Winter Weekends to Encourage Outdoor RecreationSnowmobilers Reminded to Put Safety Firs ...
12. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR $21 MILLION MIXED-USE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION HUB IN OSSINING Published 02/19/2026 Project Will Enhance Walkability and Bikeability; Generate Renewable Energy; Improve Access to Waterfront p style="text ...
13. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Published 02/18/2026 Breaks Ground on Major Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Village of Ossi ...
14. DEC ANNOUNCES NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR ONLINE EXAM Published 02/18/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a new online exam for people seeking to become licensed Nuisance Wildl ...
15. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Published 02/18/2026 Breaks Ground on Major Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Village of Ossi ...
16. Say “I Do” to Smart Planning: After Valentine’s Day, NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Wedding Tips for Newly Engaged New Yorkers Published 02/18/2026 Make savvy shopping choices and watch out for scammers w ...
17. DEC ANNOUNCES 2026 TRAINING ACADEMIES FOR NEW CLASSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER AND FOREST RANGER RECRUITS Published 02/18/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC is hold ...
18. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY EXPANDED INTO UPPER HUDSON VALLEY REGION Published 02/18/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commission ...
19. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY METRO REGION Published 02/17/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commission ...
20. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY METRO REGION Published 02/17/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commission ...
21. DEC RELEASES DRAFT ACCESS AND PUBLIC USE PLAN FOR NORTHERN MONTEZUMA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Published 02/13/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public comments on a draft Access and Public Use Plan (APUP) for ...
22. DEC PROPOSES CHANGES TO COOLWATER SPORTFISH REGULATIONS Published 02/13/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of proposed changes to coolwa ...
23. TAX DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO REVIEW TAXPAYER RIGHTS CHECKLIST TO PROTECT AGAINST DISHONEST TAX PREPARERS Published 02/13/2026 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York State ...
24. Statement from NYS DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton on the U.S. EPA’s Dismantling of the Federal Government’s Obligation to Reduce Pollution-Causing Climate Change Published 02/12/2026 Today’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding made it clear that the political leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency is untethered ...
25. Millionaire for Life™ gives New York Lottery players a new chance to win big every day State Address Published 02/12/2026 Millionaire for Life™, a new nightly multistate draw game starts Sunday, February 22, 2026. The new game boasts ...
26. EFC, DOH, AND VILLAGE OF VALATIE CELEBRATE $5.5 MILLION STATE INVESTMENT IN CLEAN WATER Published 02/12/2026 State Grant to Help the Village Affordably Construct a PFAS Treatment Facility and Protect Drinking Water  ...
27. DEC TO HOLD FEBRUARY 24 PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION TO AMEND SUNDOWN WILD FOREST UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN Published 02/11/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a community availability session on February 24, 2026, to solici ...
28. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 02/11/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
29. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 02/10/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide ...
30. CONSUMER ALERT: Ahead of Valentine’s Day, New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers About Costly Romance Scams Published 02/10/2026 Romance Scams Led to More Than $42 million in Losses Statewidespan style="font-size: 12.0pt; ...