Category: Nature – Environment
Santa may not need Rudolph’s bright nose to guide his sleigh this year. That’s because the full moon will shine brightly Christmas morning. December’s full moon is called the “Cold Moon” because this is the month winter begins across…
New York Industry Sets New Record and Sees a $1.7 Billion Increase in Cash Receipts Since 2010 Governor Cuomo today announced the growth of agricultural sales in New York outpaced the national average, with cash receipts up 36 percent…
New York — The MTA is banning alcohol the Metro-North Railroad trains and stations during this weekend’s costumed pub crawl in New York known as SantaCon. The transit agency said the intent is to maintain orderly travel and safe station and terminal operations….
DiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide Residents and Visitors Spent $5 Billion on Sporting Activities Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s economy, generating the…
Winnakee Land Trust Launching Dutchess Trails Roundtable Series, A Network for Regional Trails Development On Thursday, December 17th, 2015 Winnakee Land Trust is launching the Dutchess County Trails Roundtable Series, a county-wide forum that will serve as a catalyst…
Department to Design Clean Energy Standard, Ensuring that 50% of Electricity in New York State Comes From Renewable Energy Resources by 2030 Announcement Comes as New York and World Leaders Continue Climate Change Discussions in Paris Governor Andrew M….
Cassie is a very friendly senior girl at the Putnam Humane Society. She loves to meet new people and will roll over for a belly rub when petted. She’s looking for a more experienced home without other pets. She’s…
Carmine Pedoto 14 from Pawling New York shot a deer on November 20th around 4 o’clock p.m. with his bow and arrow when he finally found it after hours of tracking it down he was so excited to find out…
Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear Hunting in the Southern Zone Begins November 21 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the 2015 regular deer and bear hunting seasons open at sunrise on…
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we’ve been pretty spoiled when it comes to skywatching these past few months. And now the Universe is delivering again, with the Leonid meteor shower peaking on 18 November. Although…
Annual Free Fishing Day in New York State Set for Veterans Day, November 11 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Veterans Day, November 11 is now a designated annual free fishing day in New…
Dutchess County Department of Health Community Tick Survey In Progress Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Department of Health is conducting a county-wide randomized telephone survey to assess the knowledge and experience of community members with respect to Lyme disease and other…
Cosmic fireballs will occasionally light up the night sky as the Taurid meteor shower approaches its peak into next week. “Every year, the Earth passes through a stream left by Comet Encke, producing the Taurid Meteor Shower. “This shower…
Benjamin Center to host panel talk on sustainable agriculture NEW PALTZ – The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a free talk and panel discussion on the sustainable agriculture movement and its regional significance. The event will be…
Remaining Deer Management Permits Available for Hunters The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning November 1. Deer…