Police investigate bomb threat at local DEC office On November 4, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation notified the State Police that it received an... Police & Fire 05 Nov 2024 | 10:46
An aerial view of the Superfund site. ( Image courtesy of the DEC) DEC announces $7 million settlement to help clean up Deerpark Superfund site On August 14, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a $7... Local News 14 Aug 2024 | 04:06
DEC urges New Yorkers to respect wildlife by leaving young animals alone New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded New Yorkers to appreciate... Columns 20 May 2024 | 10:01
Spongy moth caterpillars were all over a hoop house in a home garden in Matamoras, Pa. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Spongy moth caterpillars descend on Orange County Last week, spongy moth caterpillars cast their web over Orange County, seemingly cropping up out of nowhere. The tiny black... News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
Don’t feed the deer Now that white-tailed deer hunting seasons have ended throughout most of New York State, it may be tempting to begin feeding... Letters to the Editor 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59
Hunter cited for illegal deer kills twice in one week The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation recently released the details of Environmental Conservation officer (ECO)... Police & Fire 11 Dec 2023 | 05:53
A spotted lantern fly egg mass on a tree. ( Photo shared by the DEC.) Fight spotted lantern flies this fall The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants residents to keep an eye out for spotted lantern... News 14 Nov 2023 | 01:18
DEC to lead multi-agency effort to investigate bottle bill fraud The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent... News 07 Nov 2023 | 01:34
