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N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News 

Source: N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers of programs and options available to address rising energy supply costs. 

Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Source: Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Stefanik Introduces Bill to Combat Invasive Species

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today reintroduced the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act to help combat and raise awareness about the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating […]

Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY

Source: Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has joined colleagues in urging residents to submit official public comment on the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) draft Scoping Plan by the A

The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Recent Northern New York Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 426 search […]

Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task  – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task  – Adirondack Explorer

It’s been a wild winter for the Lake Champlain ferries. Here’s why | NCPR News

Source: It’s been a wild winter for the Lake Champlain ferries. Here’s why | NCPR News

Bolton uses woodchips to keep nitrates out of the lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Bolton uses woodchips to keep nitrates out of the lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Legislature to vote on new deal with Casella | News | pressrepublican.com

Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation – Adirondack Explorer

DEC Announces 2021 Bear Harvest Totals

Overall Harvest Declined; Catskills Harvest Rate Remains Highest New York bear hunters took 1,346 black bears during the 2021 hunting seasons, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. “Every year, New York’s bear hunters provide DEC wildlife managers with valuable information to help guide future management decisions,” said DEC Commissioner Basil […]

Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News

Source: Ski mountains from Beijing to Lake Placid now reliant on snowmaking | NCPR News

No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: No Major Changes for Forest Rangers in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park – Adirondack Explorer

Nova Bus announces its largest order of electric buses in the U.S. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Nova Bus announces its largest order of electric buses in the U.S. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, has announced its largest electric bus contract to date.

First open-access fast chargers now operating in Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: First open-access fast chargers now operating in Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York Power Authority has announced the first fast charging stations open to any make or model of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Town of Plattsburgh.

DEC’s 2021-2022 Hunting Season Enforcement Results

During the 2021-2022 hunting seasons, Environmental Conservation Officers patrolled the lands and waters of New York State to ensure hunters were hunting safely and in accordance with the State Environmental Conservation Law. With the final day of the open deer season now closed, ECOs compiled information about offenses. During the 2021/2022 hunting seasons, ECOs issued: […]

First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Source: First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Prepping for a better maple season in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Prepping for a better maple season in the North Country | NCPR News

Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Environment ranks high in New York’s 2023 budget – Adirondack Explorer

DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement Names First Woman Director

  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos began the new year on a high note by naming Captain Karen Przyklek as the Director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE during which she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting […]

Hochul selects Saranac Laker Barbara Rice to lead APA | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Hochul selects Saranac Laker Barbara Rice to lead APA | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

See Upstate NY waterfalls frozen in time, thanks to chilling temperatures – syracuse.com

Source: See Upstate NY waterfalls frozen in time, thanks to chilling temperatures – syracuse.com

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ008-010-012-017>019-172200- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0600Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Washington- Orange-Windsor-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, […]