ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has selected his next choice as leader of the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The governor has nominated Basil Seggos to be the next commissioner of the DEC. Seggos joined the administration in … [Read more...]
20 NYS DEC Employees Sent to West Coast to Fight Wildfires
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that a crew of 20 employees and volunteers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is traveling to the West Coast to assist in the containment of fires burning in Northern … [Read more...]
Search for Escaped Prisoners Continues in Northern New York State
CLINTON COUNTY, NY - The New York State Police is continuing its search for two escaped inmates from the Clinton Correctional Facility. According to state police in Northern New York, Leads continue to be generated along the Clinton and Essex … [Read more...]
NY Fishing Season Begins April 1
ALBANY - April 1 is most known for being “April Fool’s Day” around the country, but thousands of anglers across New York also know it for being the first day of trout and salmon fishing season. Before heading out for opening day, make sure you … [Read more...]
Public Comment Period for Expansion of County Landfill Ends Wednesday, March 11
ELLERY - Wednesday is the deadline for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to accept comments on the proposed expansion of the Chautauqua County Landfill in Ellery. The county is seeking the state’s permission to expand the … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New State Laws to Deal with Climate Change
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday signed into law the Community Risk and Resiliency Act to strengthen New York State’s preparedness for the effects of climate change and help protect communities against severe weather and sea level … [Read more...]
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Chautauqua County
FREDONIA - An invasive species has once again been detected in Western New York and for the first time, here in Chautauqua County. Officials with Cornell Cooperative extension says two recent detections of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infested trees in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Gets $25,000 from State for Tree Planting Program
ALBANY - The city of Jamestown will be getting a boost from the state to help with its tree planting program. Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced state Urban Forestry grants totaling nearly $800,000 will be distributed to communities and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces New Program to Assist Farmers
ALBANY - New York State wants to provide more aid to local farmers in an effort to reduce energy costs and improve operations. On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a variety of measures to support farmers across that he says continue the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Announces New Proposals to Reduce Power Plant Emissions
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo last week proposed revised regulations to further reduce harmful power plant emissions. The proposed regulations lower the emissions cap under the nine-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and will serve as … [Read more...]
