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A proposal to cancel a key climate change finding is drawing strong criticism. New York leaders say it puts public health at risk and ignores science.

Health officials warn people to limit time outdoors due to fine particle pollution.

New York is calling on private landowners to help monitor wildlife through a new citizen science initiative called Snapshot NY.

Bird watchers in Central New York have more places to explore, thanks to new additions to the New York State Birding Trail.

The state is investing in long-term upgrades to hatcheries that stock hundreds of waterbodies and support billions in economic activity.

Amanda Lefton is now officially leading New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation, joined by two other newly confirmed agency heads.

The Eastern Finger Lakes Coalition will use the funding to reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality in the watershed region.

State vows to defend climate authority as Trump order challenges environmental regulations

Regular firearm hunting season for Southern Zone deer and bear starts November 16 and runs through December 8.

The elm zigzag sawfly is posing a new threat to