DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences at Cornell University to survey licensed turkey hunters across New York state. In mid-March, you or one of your hunting partners may … more

New York’s pilot program allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with firearms and crossbows under adult supervision has shown strong participation and a flawless safety record, according to … more

Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York state. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) or contact a forest ranger in your area. When you plan a fire, … more

Packed for Adventure: Hiking the Catskills Then and Now by Paul Misko will be held Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Time and the Valleys Museum on state Rt. 55, Grahamsville and virtually through … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that hunters in New York harvested an estimated 1,685 bears during the 2024 hunting seasons. The 2024 bear harvest was … more

STATEN ISLAND — Several area schools competed at the 2025 NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday, March 8, competing … more

Stamford/Richmondville defeated Rockdale 1114-20X to 1023-7X the Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League for the week ending March 7. High Scores for Stamford/Richmondville were: John … more

DELHI — The South Kortright/Andes Rams claimed the 2025 Section IV Class D girls’ basketball championship, defeating Stamford/Jefferson 49-38 on Saturday, March 8 at SUNY Delhi. … more

BAINBRIDGE — The 2025 Section IV Badminton and Table Tennis Championship took place on March 8 at Bainbridge-Guilford High School, featuring 10 teams and 87 athletes competing for top honors. … more

DRYDEN — The Delaware Academy Bulldogs continued their postseason run Saturday, March 8, defeating Unatego 38-24 to claim the 2025 Section IV Class C Girls Basketball Championship at Tompkins … more

DRYDEN — Delaware Academy’s impressive postseason run came to an end Saturday, March 8 as the Bulldogs fell to Moravia, 57-47, in the Section 4 Class C championship at Tompkins Cortland … more

CONKLIN – Sidney’s girls varsity basketball team’s postseason run came to an end on Wednesday, March 5, as it fell to top-seeded Susquehanna Valley 69-41 in the Section IV Class B … more