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1. DEC ANNOUNCES MAY 1 OPENER FOR NEW YORK’S COOLWATER SPORTFISH Published 04/25/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the a href="https://dec.ny.g ...
2. DEC ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF RETIRED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER RONALD J. BOSELA Published 04/24/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and Division of Law Enforcement Director Karen Przyklek a ...
3. UNIFIED COMMAND COMPLETES PHASE ONE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP AND VESSEL STABILIZATION AT BUFFALO NAVAL PARK Published 04/24/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), United States Coast Guard (USCG), the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Naval Park t ...
4. ON ARBOR DAY, DEC ANNOUNCES $46 MILLION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH NEW ADVANCING FOREST MARKETS GRANT PROGRAM Published 04/24/2026 Projects Will Help Advance New York State’s 25 Million Trees Initiative  ...
5. DURING EARTH WEEK, DEC ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 20 MUNICIPALITIES CERTIFIED AS CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES Published 04/24/2026 DEC Adopts Updated Regulations Expanding Climate Smart Communities Grants Eligibility  ...
6. Four Historic New Yorkers to Be Inducted into Abolition Hall of Fame Published 04/24/2026 Prominent Members of Founder’s Family Nominated by State Parks for Efforts to Combat Slaveryspan style= ...
7. MEDIA ADVISORY TODAY, FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Published 04/24/2026 WHAT: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, United States Coast Guard, City of Buffalo, and Buffalo and Erie County Naval P ...
8. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Published 04/23/2026 WHAT: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, United States Coast Guard, City of Buffalo, and Buffalo and Erie County Naval P ...
9. DURING EARTH WEEK 2026, HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY AND DEC HOLD WALK/BIKE RIDE TO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG A STRETCH OF THE ALBANY-HUDSON ELECTRIC TRAIL IN COLUMBIA COUNTY Published 04/23/2026 Bolsters Gov ...
10. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS SOUTHERN TIER AND MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Published 04/23/2026 Announces Southern Tier’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NY Forward ...
11. DPS ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF THREE LARGE-SCALE ENERGY PROJECTS Published 04/22/2026 Together the Projects Are Expected to Deliver More Than $2.8 Million span style="font-size: 12.0pt ...
12. Virtual Public Statement Hearing and Procedural Conference Set Regarding St. Lawrence County Solar Farm Published 04/22/2026 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Co ...
13. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 04/22/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
14. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS SOUTHERN TIER AND MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Published 04/22/2026 Announces Southern Tier’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NY Forward ...
15. EFC MARKS EARTH DAY WITH $75 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY PROJECTS Published 04/22/2026 Funding Made Available in Part by the Environmental Bond Act span style="fon ...
16. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating  ...
17. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN THE SOUTHERN TIER FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in& ...
18. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in& ...
19. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN THE NORTH COUNTRY FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in ...
20. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in ...
21. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in the ...
22. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES ON LONG ISLAND FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating on Long I ...
23. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN THE FINGER LAKES FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 See Which Cemeteries Are Participating in the&n ...
24. ICYMI: NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CEMETERIES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING CEMETERIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK FOR THIRD ANNUAL “CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY” Published 04/22/2026 a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdos.ny.gov% ...
25. DEC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL YOUTH TURKEY HUNTING WEEKEND APRIL 25-26 Published 04/21/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC's annual youth turkey hunting weekend ...
26. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Published 04/21/2026 Who: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) welcomes the new footbridge to Watkins Glen State Park/p ...
27. DEC ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS AWARDED TO 32 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS Published 04/21/2026 In celebration of Earth Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced approximate ...
28. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Published 04/21/2026 WHAT:/str ...
29. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Published 04/21/2026 WHAT:/str ...
30. DEC ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST DOLOMITE PRODUCTS COMPANY INC. Published 04/20/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the execution of an Order on Consent with ...
31. DEC ANNOUNCES HUDSON ESTUARY TREES FOR TRIBS ANNUAL “POTTING UP” EVENT FOR ARBOR DAY Published 04/20/2026 Supports New York State’s 25 Million Trees Initiative  ...
32. Ten Projects and Individuals Win 2026 New York State Historic Preservation Awards Published 04/20/2026 Awardees recognized for excellence in historic preservation of New York’s historic and cultural treasures ...
33. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Published 04/20/2026 WHAT:/str ...
34. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Published 04/20/2026 WHAT:/str ...
35. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, MONDAY, APRIL 20 Published 04/20/2026 WHAT:/str ...
36. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES REMIND NEW YORKERS TO KEEP 'LIGHTS OUT' TO PROTECT MIGRATING BIRDS Published 04/18/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) today reminded New Yorkers ...
37. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 04/17/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
38. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 04/17/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
39. DEC ANNOUNCES ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RESERVE PARKING RESERVATION SYSTEM RETURNS APRIL 17 Published 04/17/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the parking reservation sys ...
40. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20 Published 04/17/2026 WHAT:/str ...
41. DEC MARKS 22nd SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR NEW YORK STATE’S BROWNFIELD CLEANUP PROGRAM Published 04/17/2026 20 Brownfield Cleanups Completed in 2025 Include Planned Construction of Thousands of Affordable Housing U ...
42. DEC ANNOUNCES ANGLER OUTREACH MEETING ON APRIL 23 AT WOODLAWN BEACH STATE PARK Published 04/13/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Nia ...
43. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUFFALO REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW Published 04/13/2026 A meeting of the NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUFFALO REGIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday April 15 ...
44. DEC TO HOST REGION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LISTENING SESSION Published 04/11/2026 Meeting Scheduled for April 28 in City of Utica   span style="font ...
45. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 04/10/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
46. DEC ANNOUNCES WINNER OF TIMBROOK SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP Published 04/09/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that Grover Bennett Villari from Genoa, C ...
47. DEC SPRING TURKEY SEASON OPENS MAY 1 IN SUFFOLK COUNTY Published 04/09/2026 Annual Suffolk County Youth Wild Turkey Hunt Returns  span style="font- ...
48. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK STATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMISSION MEETS IN ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Published 04/09/2026 Commission Continues Statewide Listening Tour with Fifth Stop in Rockland County to Get Input Directly from New York Residents  Th ...
49. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS THE MOHAWK VALLEY Published 04/07/2026 Secretary Mosley Highlights Governor Hochul’s FY 2027 New York State Executive ...
50. DEC ANNOUNCES ACCESS RESTRICTION AT STONY CREEK FISHING ACCESS SITE Published 04/08/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of the Stony Creek Fishing Access Site (FA ...
51. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS THE MOHAWK VALLEY Published 04/07/2026 Announces Mohawk Valley’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NY Forward ...
52. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS THE MOHAWK VALLEY Published 04/07/2026 Announces Mohawk Valley’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NY Forward ...
53. DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SEVERNE POINT BOAT LAUNCH ACCESS SITE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Published 04/07/2026 The New York State Department o ...
54. NYS DIVISION OF CEMETERIES THIRD ANNUAL ‘CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY’ CONNECTS LOCAL CEMETERIES WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A CLEAN COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Published 04/07/2026 Cemeteries Seeking Members of Public to Help with Spring Clean Up Activities  Volunteer for “Caring ...
55. DEC ANNOUNCES 19th YEAR OF JUVENILE EEL MONITORING Published 04/07/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that all along the Hudson River estuary, teachers, students, and ...
56. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK STATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMISSION MEETS IN ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Published 04/06/2026   Commission Continues Statewide Listening Tour with Fifth Stop in ...
57. *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL BOARD Published 04/06/2026 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 T ...
58. DEC ANNOUNCES THE ARBOR DAY TREE EXPO AT CAZENOVIA PARK Published 04/03/2026 Event Supports Governor Kathy Hochul's “25 Million Trees” and a hr ...
59. DEC ANNOUNCES $1.35 MILLION AVAILABLE TO LAND TRUSTS TO CONSERVE PRIVATE FORESTS IN NEW YORK STATE Published 04/03/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that $1.35 million is now avai ...
60. NEW YORKERS ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL ‘I LOVE MY PARK’ DAY Published 04/03/2026 Participants Will Celebrate New York’s Public Lands by Volunteering in Cleanup and Stewardship Events Throughout the State p style= ...