Beer, Soda, & Other Drinks To Get More Expensive In New York State
Some politicians in Albany think increasing the bottle deposit will help increase recycling while others think it will be a burden on the poor.
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DEC Warning About These Destructive Caterpillars In New York
They seem harmless enough from a distance, but the Department of Environmental Conservation is warning about the damage that they can do.
This Is What You Do If You Hit A Bear In New York State
People hit deer all the time with their cars in New York. But what should you do if you hit something like a bear?
New York DEC Encouraging People To Be On The Lookout For Birds
Looking for a peaceful hobby to pick up this summer? The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is challenging people to take up bird watching.
State DEC Workers Busy at Contaminated Endicott Site
New York state environmental teams are continuing to monitor and treat contaminated groundwater at an abandoned industrial site near the former IBM manufacturing complex.
Employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation have been working at the old Endicott Forging and Manufacturing Company property in recent days...
Broome County Bald Eagles Lose Their Home in Wind Storm
The beloved "Bald Eagles of Port Crane" were displaced when their large nest was blown down in a ferocious wind storm.
PaintCare’s New York Program Hits a Major Milestone
PaintCare has reached a major milestone in New York. In less than two years, they've collected one million gallons of leftover household paint and they aren't done yet.
Workers in Protective Gear at Goudey Station on Riverside Drive
An ongoing investigation into environmental contamination is continuing at a former NYSEG generating plant near Johnson City.
Spring New York State Open Burn Ban Set To Return
Since this annual spring ban has been in effect, the NYS DEC has noted that the number of wildfires in our state has decreased by more than 40%.
Investigators Stop Work at Goudey Station Near Johnson City
A state inspector has halted demolition activity at a former NYSEG generating plant in the town of Union as an investigation is launched into possible criminal activity at the site.