ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul remains focused on making New York less expensive, easier to live in and easier to start a business in, all laid out in her State of the State speech. From the Egg performing arts center attached to the Empire State Plaza and the state Capitol, the governor ...

ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced that online registration for DEC’s 2026 summer camps program will open on Sunday, March 22. The six weeks of environmental education-focused outdoor fun is just one of DEC’s ...

ALBANY — State Senate Democrats have made it a tradition to pass election-related bills on their first work day of each year, and this year that tradition included an effort to get New York more attention in presidential races. On Monday, as lawmakers started their first full week back in ...

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge has drawn participants ...

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a plan to update the state’s laws on drones, aligning New York with new federal regulations and opening up opportunities for the drone manufacturing industry. As part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, Hochul is proposing a three-pronged ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced upcoming dates for the New York state licensed guide exam. Licensed guides offer services for hire, including directing, instructing, or aiding another individual in camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, ...