Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite New York State trails this winter—grab a pair of snowshoes to explore the outdoors and beat those winter blues! In fact, many trails are easier … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the 2026 schedule for its Licensed Guide examinations, offering prospective guides multiple opportunities throughout the year … more

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York state. In November and December 2025, DEC received 69 reports of suspect … more

The DEC Summer Camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17. DEC operates four residential camps for kids: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake, Franklin County; … more

Winter is here, bringing less daylight, cold temperatures, and snow. Winter also means unique outdoor opportunities such as sledding, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and hiking. Those who have … more

WINDSOR - Nico Soriano poured in a game-high 25 points and Jack Wharton connected on five three-pointers as Windsor pulled away for a 54-45 non-league boys varsity basketball victory over … more

In Match 16 of the New York State Sporterrifle League, Delhi shot a 1382 against Rochester 1378. Top shooters for Delhi were Kara Fitch 284, Garrett Fitch 281, Bryan Fitch 275, Kevin Gutliph 273, and … more

COOPERSTOWN - McKenna Hoyt delivered another overpowering performance Friday night, lifting the Stamford/Jefferson girls varsity basketball team to a 68-54 non-league victory over Cooperstown on Jan. … more

HARPURSVILLE - Nayla Miley scored a game-high 22 points Jan. 23 to power the Sidney girls varsity basketball team to a 52-33 victory over Harpursville in a Midstate Athletic Conference matchup. … more

In Match XIII of the Rifle and Pistol League for Jan. 23, teams from Oneonta, Walton and Rockdale notched victories. Oneonta beat Sidney 1087-17X to 1056-18X. High scores for Oneonta were Adam … more

ROXBURY - Cody Ciaravino posted a dominant double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury to a 55-40 victory over Margaretville in a Delaware League boys varsity … more

AFTON - Deposit-Hancock relied on balanced scoring and late-game execution to edge Afton, 53-49, in a Midstate Athletic Conference girls varsity basketball contest played Friday, Jan. 23. The … more