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1. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO HELP KEEP WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE SAFE: IF YOU CARE, LEAVE IT THERE Published 05/29/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resis ...
2. DEC ANNOUNCES FREE PUBLIC FISHING EVENTS FOR WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY ON MAY 30 Published 05/28/2026 New Yorkers Encouraged to ‘Get Offline and Get Outside’ at Multiple Hudson River and New York ...
3. DEC TO EXPAND PARKING LOT AT TINKER FALLS IN LABRADOR HOLLOW UNIQUE AREA Published 05/28/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced plans to expand the main parking area at Tinker Falls located on ...
4. DEC ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF PERMANENT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP Published 05/28/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the formation of the Permanent Environmen ...
5. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Wednesday, June 3 Published 05/28/2026 The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The meeting will be conducted by videoconference at the following locations:New York State Ta ...
6. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF $13 MILLION MIXED-USE REVITALIZATION PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER Published 05/28/2026 Harper’s Corner Restores Four Historic Buildings at Intersection of East Main Street ...
7. DEC ANNOUNCES FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT AT LAFAYETTEVILLE MULTIPLE USE AREA Published 05/28/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an upcoming forest management project on the 715-acre a href="h ...
8. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 05/27/2026 Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Revitalization Initiative Housing Project in Rochester ...
9. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 05/27/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
10. DEC, SUNY ESF CENTER FOR NATIVE PEOPLES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HOST ONONDAGA CREEK WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LISTENING SESSION Published 05/27/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), State University of New York College of Environment Science and Forestry (SUNY ...
11. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $1.8M WALKERBILT PARK IN PENN YAN Published 05/27/2026 Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Park Features Playground, Pavilion and AD ...
12. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $1.8M WALKERBILT PARK IN PENN YAN Published 05/27/2026 span style="margin: ...
13. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 05/27/2026 Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Revitalization Initiative Housing Project in Rochester  Thursd ...
14. DEC COMMISSIONER LEFTON AND ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES DELIVER $1.34 MILLION FOR NEW YORK FARMERS Published 05/27/2026 NEW YORK – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Com ...
15. Hudson Valley Regional Board of Review Meeting - June 9, 2026 Published 05/27/2026 A meeting of the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026,  ...
16. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN FINGER LAKES REGION Published 05/26/2026 Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Penn span data-m ...
17. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN FINGER LAKES REGION Published 05/26/2026 Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Penn span data-m ...
18. DEC ANNOUNCES START OF 2026 'NYHABS' ONLINE NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING SYSTEM FOR HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS Published 05/22/2026 a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e5dec19912454731a308bbb7af ...
19. DEC REOPENS HAMLIN MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA TRAIL AFTER FIRE CLEANUP Published 05/22/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the a href="https://dec.ny.gov/places/stanley-j-hamlin-marsh-wildli ...
20. CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers of Summer Safety Tips Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Published 05/22/2026 Summer Safety Tips are Helpful Guides for Enjoying and Working Outdoors During the Summer Without Compromising Safety Ti ...
21. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO “GIVE TURTLES A BRAKE” Published 05/22/2026 World Turtle Day Celebrated May 23  span style="font-size: 12pt; font-f ...
22. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE KISHA SANTIAGO VISITS LAKE GEORGE Published 05/21/2026 A new “Repose of the Fallen” Memori ...
23. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW DOCK AT BETHLEHEM BOAT LAUNCH AT HENRY HUDSON PARK IN ALBANY COUNTY Published 05/21/2026 Project Funded by $296,000 in NY Works Funding Provides Enhanced Recreational Access to Hudson River stron ...
24. DEC ANNOUNCES SUITE OF ACTIONS TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE USE OF STATE LANDS Published 05/21/2026 Efforts Encourage New Yorkers and Visitors to “Get Offline, Get Outside&rd ...
25. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE KISHA SANTIAGO VISITS LAKE GEORGE Published 05/21/2026 A new “Repose of the Fallen” Memori ...
26. DEC REMINDS WATER RECREATIONISTS TO 'CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY' WATERCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT NEW YORK'S WATERS FROM AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES Published 05/21/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today joined State partners in Verona, Oneida Coun ...
27. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 05/21/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
28. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, MAY 21 Published 05/21/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton will join State and community partners to promote invasiv ...
29. DEC ANNOUNCES 2025 DEER HARVEST ESTIMATES Published 05/20/2026 First Time in Modern New York History that Mature Buck Harvest Exceeds Yearling Buck Harvest ...
30. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND TOWN OF CAPE VINCENT ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING ON MAJOR CLUB STREET WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROJECT Published 05/20/2026  Construction of New Dock ...
31. CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides New Yorkers with Tips for Avoiding Home Improvement Scams Published 05/20/2026 CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides New Yorkers with Tips for Avoiding Home Improvement Scams ...
32. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, MAY 21 Published 05/20/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton will join State and community partners to promote invasiv ...
33. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY METRO REGIONS Published 05/18/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Comm ...
34. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY UPDATED TO INCLUDE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY REGION Published 05/18/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Hea ...
35. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY EXTENDED FOR NEW YORK CITY METRO REGION Published 05/17/2026 In Effect through Monday, May 18, 2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) C ...
36. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY METRO REGIONS Published 05/17/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) C ...
37. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $1.26M GLENN H. CURTISS PARK IN URBANA Published 05/16/2026  Project Funded by DOS’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program / ...
38. “DEC DOES WHAT?!” PODCAST EPISODE 34 NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE BIRDS Published 05/16/2026 New York State Birding Trail Has More Than 400 Locations That Connect New Yorkers to Birding Hotspots ...
39. DEC AND DOH ANNOUNCE 16 NEW MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVE FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER SOURCES Published 05/15/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Hea ...
40. DEC ANNOUNCES FINAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SEVERAL HAMILTON COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT TRACTS Published 05/14/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the final Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the span style=" ...
41. DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HAMLIN MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA TRAIL AFTER DAMAGE TO BOARDWALK Published 05/14/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
42. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND VILLAGE OF HERKIMER ANNOUNCE APPROVAL AND DESIGNATION OF THE VILLAGE’S BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN Published 05/14/2026 The $173,250 Plan is Part of a Grant from the Department of State, Supported by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund p style="text-align ...
43. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND VILLAGE OF HERKIMER ANNOUNCE APPROVAL AND DESIGNATION OF THE VILLAGE’S BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA PLAN Published 05/14/2026 The $173,250 Plan is Part of a Grant from the Department of State, Supported by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund /s ...
44. DEC AND OPRHP ANNOUNCE FINALIZATION OF “30x30” OPEN SPACE CONSERVATON STRATEGIES AND METHODOLOGY Published 05/13/2026 Informs Open Space Conservation Grant Programs Funded Through the Environmental Bond Act and the Environme ...
45. THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALBANY REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW Published 05/12/2026 A meeting of the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALBANY REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, via video ...
46. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 05/08/2026 Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
47. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 05/08/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environment ...
48. RESTORATION AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS MADE AT 100-ACRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT, BROAD COVE PRESERVE IN AQUEBOGUE Published 05/08/2026 span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'A ...
49. DEC REGION 8 ANNOUNCES WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AHEAD OF MID-MAY GATE OPENING AT SUGAR HILL RECREATION AREA AND FIRE TOWER IN SCHUYLER COUNTY Published 05/08/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an anticipated water disruption at Sugar Hill Recreation Area and Fire Tower, 3360 Tower Hill Rd., Watkins Glen. DE ...
50. DEC ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF HARLEM ROAD FISHING AND BOATING ACCESS Published 05/08/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the formal reopening of the fishing and boating access site located at 880 Harlem Roa ...
51. DEC LAUNCHES I BIRD NY LIBRARY LENDING PROGRAM Published 05/07/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the launch of the a href="https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/birding/i-bird-ny/library-lending ...
52. DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ACCESS ROAD IN INDEPENDENCE RIVER WILD FOREST Published 05/07/2026 The New York State Depa ...
53. THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ROCHESTER REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW Published 05/07/2026 A meeting of the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ROCHESTER REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 13, 2026, ...
54. New York State Department of State Long Island Regional Board of Review to Meet Thursday – May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Published 05/07/2026 A meeting of the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE LONG ISLAND REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2026, via videoconfer ...
55. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK STATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMISSION HOLDS A COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN ALBANY DURING THE CELEBRATION OF AAPI HERITAGE MONTH Published 05/07/2026 Commission Continues Statewide Outreach and Will Host Three Panels to Discuss ...
56. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, MAY 7 Published 05/07/2026 WHAT: The New York State Department of E ...
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58. DURING NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, DEC LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM Published 05/06/2026 Advances Governor Hochul’s Affordability Agenda by Helping Small Busines ...
59. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK STATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMISSION HOLDS A COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN ALBANY DURING THE CELEBRATION OF AAPI HERITAGE MONTH Published 05/06/2026 Commission Continues Statewide Outreach and Will Host Three Panels to Discuss ...
60. DEC REGION 8 ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BRADDOCK BAY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PARKING LOT Published 05/06/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the planned temporary closure of the parking lot on Manitou Beac ...