The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, ...

Residents of New York are buzzing after reports of an unusual animal possibly roaming the streets. Footage captured on a home ...

While the famous (and enormous) Adirondack State Park (above) might be the most famous "forever wild" park, there are others ...

Rochester has no shortage of great birding locations, and now they’re getting statewide recognition. The New York State ...

Jason Batchelder was tapped to lead the Fish & Wildlife Department, and Misty Sinsigalli was chosen to head the Department of Environmental Conservation. Scott also selected Sara Teachout to join the ...

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

New York wildlife researchers are looking to the public to help keep track of wildlife - and all that interested volunteers ...

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

There are a surprising number of shark species that live in New York waters... here's which ones are protected ...

A 70-year-old tourist, identified by authorities as Jack Wersching of Illinois, fell to his death from a rock ledge at a New ...

“Starting today, we are seeking public comments on our determination that the bulk of the site requires no further cleanup,” ...

TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- In Tompkins County, Cornell University and the state Department of Environmental Conservation ...