Proposed Regulation Changes to Modernize Reporting and Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities Public Comments Accepted until Aug. 18, 2025 Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting …
BY MIKE PETTINELLAFor Video News Service New York State Association of Counties’ officials, county administrators and county executives are calling upon their Congressional representatives to speak out against provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that they say will result in an estimated $13.5 billion annual loss to the …
Photo of wood turtle near the road by Ksenia Zinchenko. Press release The months of May and June mark the start of fair weather and with it, the emergence of New York’s turtle species! They are migrating to habitat for basking, foraging, and nesting. Female turtles are seeking nesting areas to lay their …
Press Release The New York State Police will participate in a national crackdown on distracted driving as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The enforcement effort, called Operation Hang Up, will include increased patrols and checkpoints targeting drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel. This year’s enforcement detail …
Marquis R. Majors, 24, of Batavia, NY, is charged with two counts of possessing sexual performance by a child under the age of 16, possess/access to view, a class E felony, reported on December 19, 2024 in Batavia. Majors was arrested on March 21, 2025, and issued an appearance ticket. …
(Farm field in Genesee County-photo-Alecia Kaus) National Agriculture Day Recognized Today, March 18, 2025 “National Agriculture Day provides us all an important opportunity to pause and recognize all the hard-working people who are a part of this incredible industry. Our farmers proudly feed our communities and contribute so greatly to …
Taylor I. Behlau-Derr, 27, of North Chili, NY, is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd degree/property value exceeds $3,000, a class D felony, and Conspiracy 5th degree, a class A misdemeanor after a larceny in Clarendon, NY on July 24, 2024. Behlau-Derr was arrested in Albion on February 22, 2025, and …
NYSCOPBA Mediation update/Feb.26, 2025 Day 2 of mediation concluded last night at approximately 9pm and the discussions continued with the State and DOCCS on the main concerns of those members still engaged in the labor dispute. There was progress made on several issues, but nothing significant to report at this time. The third day of mediation begins …
Press release/provide photos A preliminary investigation determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Christopher J. Hernandez, 23, of Newark, NY, lost control and swerved, causing a Ford F-550, driven by Barry J. Darling, 41, of Solvay, NY, to brake and exit the north shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision. …
Provided information/NYSCOPBA The scheduled mediation between NYSCOPBA and the State has been pushed up and is now scheduled for Monday. Below is a statement from the mediator in regards to beginning on Monday. “At the initial meeting today, February 21, 2025, NYSCOPBA pressed for formal mediation to start more quickly. …