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From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

Proposed Changes Include Modifications to DEC’s Deer Management Permit Process The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters. These proposed actions will improve DEC’s ability to manage deer populations to help ensure a healthy herd while also preventing potential increases […]

Grants Will Support Tree Nurseries, Seed Collection Entities, Private Forest Landowners and Managers, Wood Processors, and Other Forest Product Producers Applications Open in Late Spring; Applicants Encouraged to Enroll with USDA Now to Obtain Farm ID The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today previewed a new grant program that will soon make more […]

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

Prison officials have refused to release crucial records on how the agency handles allegations of sexual abuse. Click here for the New York Focus story 

DEC reminds New Yorkers of the statewide brush burning prohibition for two months this spring in an effort to prevent wildfires Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Albany, March 12, 2026    NYS Senator Stec:  “A one-house budget is a statement of values and priorities, and it’s a starting point for final budget negotiations. Judging by the one-house budget passed by Senate Democrats, it’s clear their priorities aren’t in line with the needs of hardworking families. “A recent NYSERDA memo made it […]

New York Focus read the governor’s, Senate’s, and Assembly’s budget proposals Click here for the New York Focus story 

Albany, March 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants to help communities affordably protect their drinking water and wastewater systems. This comprehensive, unified approach equips drinking water and wastewater operators with the framework and tools to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber […]

Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Albany, March 9, 2026 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the upcoming dates of examinations for individuals seeking licenses for falconry, wildlife rehabilitation, and leashed tracking dog handling. To provide enhanced access, DEC is offering these examinations online. “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, […]

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Saving New York Families Up to $450 Million Per Month on Grocery Costs Albany, March 4, 2026 – During National School Breakfast Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted that within just the first six months of the school year, 275 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. The Governor celebrated this milestone […]

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Saranac Lake announced the installation of high-tech Flock surveillance cameras—do these have a place in the North Country?  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Albany, February 27, 2026 Press Release – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect […]

A sad, sign of the times!  Click here for the vtdigger story 

Recent State changes mean local assessors can no longer process STAR applications, and homeowners must now work directly with New York State to register or update their STAR information. Clinton County, NY, Feb. 25, 2026 – The Clinton County Legislature, working with the Clinton County Treasurer’s Office and the Clinton County Real Property Office, is […]

New Yorkers could see new benefit cards in 2027 as officials pledge to prioritize a long-awaited upgrade. Click here for the New York Focus story