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1. 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 ...
2. DEC ANNOUNCES MARCH 11 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LISTENING SESSION IN PLATTSBURGH Published 02/24/2026 Community Conversations and Engagement around New York State’s Sustained ...
3. 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 ...
4. New York State Parks Announces Community Historic Preservation Grant Awards Published 02/24/2026 The New York State Office of ...
5. 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 ...
6. MEDIA ADVISORY: NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING OF THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND ADVISORY BOARD Published 02/23/2026                                               ...
7. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Published 02/20/2026 span style="margi ...
8. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 02/20/2026 Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) F ...
9. 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 ...
10. 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 ...
11. *** 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 ...
12. 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 ...
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. 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 ...
15. 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 ...
16. 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 ...
17. 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 ...
18. 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 ...
19. 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 ...
20. 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 ...
21. 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 ...
22. 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 ...
23. 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 ...
24. 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  ...
25. 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 ...
26. 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 ...
27. 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 ...
28. 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; ...
29. New York State Parks is Looking for Lifeguards Published 02/09/2026 Annual Lifeguard Recruitment Effort Underway for State Beaches and Pools span style= ...
30. OPRHP Announces New Enslavement to Freedom Initiatives to Explore Early Black History in New York State Published 02/06/2026 Work brings partners and resources together to recognize 200span s ...
31. GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND DEC ANNOUNCE 2026 FREE FRESHWATER FISHING DAYS IN NEW YORK Published 02/05/2026 Free Fishing Days Support the Governor's a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/p ...
32. DEC SETS YOUTH CONSERVATION PROGRAM DATES Published 02/05/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Cathy Haas today announced a tw ...
33. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY AND NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL COMMISSIONER RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS MAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 02/05/2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026Contact: 518-486-9844 ...
34. DEC ANNOUNCES OAK WILT QUARANTINE DISTRICT EXPANSION FOR YATES AND ONTARIO COUNTIES Published 02/04/2026 Quarantine District for Town of Glenville Lifted  span style="font-size ...
35. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY AND NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL COMMISSIONER RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS MAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 02/04/2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026Contact: 518-486-9844 ...
36. DEC ISSUES UPDATE ON HUDSON RIVER’S ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS Published 02/04/2026 Newly Established Striped Bass Working Group Discussions at the ...
37. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 02/03/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide ...
38. Valuable Income Tax Credits Provide Financial Boost to New York Families Published 02/02/2026 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today urged taxpayers to review their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Empire State Child Credit. Both credits provide financi ...
39. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Published 01/30/2026 span style="margi ...
40. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Published 01/29/2026 DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet  span style="font-size: 1 ...
41. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 01/29/2026 Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) F ...
42. New York State Inspector General Brings the Public into Public Integrity, Marking 40th Anniversary with Public Program and Release of Biennial Report Published 01/29/2026   img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://ig.ny.gov/sites/g/files/oee571/files/styles/wysiwyg/public/media/2026/01/ll-40th4_0.png?itok=q5qCMxvc ...
43. New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers to Beware of Scams Leading Up to 2026 Major World Sporting Events Published 01/28/2026 Scammers Capitalize on These Events to Steal Personal Information and ...
44. DEC Statement on Opposition Filings for Proposed Constitution Pipeline Project Published 01/28/2026 On January 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a notice with the Federal Ene ...
45. DPS Announces Approval of Renewable Energy Project in Montgomery County Published 01/28/2026 Solar Facility Bolsters Local Economies and is Expected to Provide Millions in Local Investmentst ...
46. Tonight: NYS Inspector General Marks 40th Anniversary with Special Event at NYS Museum Published 01/27/2026 What: Often little known to the public, and despite President Trump’s mass firing of federal Inspectors General exactly one year ago, Inspectors General a ...
47. Statement from DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Naming of Lisa Garcia to Lead the City Department of Environmental Protection Published 01/27/2026 “Lisa Garcia is a passionate and knowledgeable environmental professional who has helped lead actions on the city, state, and federal levels ...
48. Community Invited to Learn About Continued Forest Restoration and Wildfire Safety Efforts at Napeague & Hither Hills State Parks Published 01/27/2026 West Babylon, NY, January 27, 2026 – The New Yor ...
49. NYS Inspector General Marks 40th Anniversary with Special Event at NYS Museum Published 01/26/2026 img src="https://ig.ny.gov/sites/g/files/oee571/files/styles/wysiwyg/public/media/2026/01/40th-event.png?itok=EuabUvMP" alt="" width="3 ...
50. DEC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION GRANT APPLICATIONS Published 01/26/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the application deadline for the first of what will be mult ...
51. DEC AND PARTNERS ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF SCHENEVUS CREEK PROJECT TO PROTECT AND RESTORE TROUT IN SOUTHERN OTSEGO COUNTY Published 01/26/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the completion of a project to conserve, protect, and restore&nb ...
52. GET READY FOR INCOME TAX FILING SEASON: TIME TO FREE FILE Published 01/23/2026 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that Monday, January 26, 2026, is the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the Tax Department and the IRS will begin ...
53. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 01/22/2026 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
54. Commission Announces Extension of Nuclear Power Credit Program (Updated) Published 01/22/2026 Commission Provides Owner of 4 Nuclear Reactors in New York With Necessary Financial Certainty to Assist in Federal License Renewal P ...
55. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Thursday, January 29 Published 01/22/2026 Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Thursday, January 29The State Board of Real Property Tax ...
56. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 01/21/2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide ...
57. HELPING CONSUMERS SAVE: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares 75+ Ways New Yorkers Can Cut Costs Published 01/21/2026 Free Money Savings Guide Supports Governor Hochul’s Mission to Make New York More Affordable for New Yorkers ...
58. DEC ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING SERIES ABOUT INITIATIVES ADVANCING STATE’S PROGRESS, RESPONSE TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM PFAS Published 01/21/2026 New Water Quality Efforts to Address Contamination from Landfills Outlined in Governor Hochul’s 2026 ...
59. State Parks Releases Findings on the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Published 01/20/2026 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), serving as the lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act, today released the Findings on the Final ...
60. In-Person Public Comment Hearing Set Regarding Clinton County Wind Facility Published 01/20/2026 ALBANY —The New York State Department of Public Service announced the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) will ho ...