Brendan Jackson, a New York forest ranger, was found dead eight days after he went missing while camping in the Adirondacks ...

Part of the Tupper Lake Triad challenge in the Adirondacks of New York is closed due to the lingering presence of a bull ...

Video shared by Rochester-based WHEC journalist Jennifer Lewke shows doorbell camera footage of a large wild cat walking past ...

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

A big roar rattled residents in Rochester and hit a bit too close to home. A possible mountain lion sighting in the upstate New York city, prompted a shelter-in-place order this week, alarming local ...

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

Jason Batchelder was tapped to lead the Fish & Wildlife Department, and Misty Sinsigalli was chosen to head the Department of Environmental Conservation. Scott also selected Sara Teachout to join the ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced six new certified Climate Smart Communities, ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation added 12 new locations to the New York Birding Trail in July. Of ...

Medicaid was a topic of importance during Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting of the Yates County Legislature — ...

Plans for two gas pipelines are moving ahead after the Interior Department allowed construction of a major offshore wind ...

Brendan Jackson, an assistant forest ranger, was found dead on a camping trip, prompting calls for stronger safety measures for backcountry workers.