Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is active from now through Labor Day. DEC asks pool owners to check filters for the invasive insect regularly, and submit a report if any are found. ALB attacks and … more

One of 15 young Common merganser chicks stretches its developing wings while foraging with its mother on the Little Delaware River. The brood, photographed Monday, June 29, is already proving adept … more

The Catskill Mountain Club will lead a series of free guided hikes over the next several weeks, offering outdoor enthusiasts opportunities to explore some of the Catskills’ best-known peaks and … more

LIVINGSTON MANOR - The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum is launching a busy summer season with a series of educational programs, festivals and gatherings celebrating the region’s rich … more

Bears will readily utilize human-created food sources and repeat access can make bears bolder. This can lead to an increase in human-bear conflicts around homes and residential areas, especially when … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted new hunting regulations aimed at increasing the harvest of antlerless deer as wildlife officials seek to slow population growth … more

ONEONTA - For hikers looking to explore forests, waterfalls and lesser-known natural areas across the region, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has released a full schedule of … more

The Midstate Athletic Conference has recognized the top baseball players from the 2026 season, with Unatego/Franklin standout Xander Johnson earning the league’s Most Valuable Player award after … more

Deposit-Hancock’s standout season continued to earn recognition after the New York State Sportswriters Association announced its 2026 All-State softball teams, with two Lady Eagles landing First … more

ONEONTA - Eighty-three student-athletes representing 10 high school trap shooting teams from Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties gathered June 14 at the Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club for the fourth … more

STAMFORD - Backed by stellar pitching, timely hitting and solid defense, the Margaretville Telephone Company (MTC) Yankees took down the M+M Motors Braves in a final score of 6-2 under the lights in … more

Have you heard the saying, “2 is 1, 1 is none”? If not, can you guess what piece of gear in the 10 Hiking Essentials that it most commonly refers to? Here’s a hint: forgetting this piece of … more