New York State Department of Environmental Conservation News

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation News


Aug 12, 2025

Boaters on Long Island Are Being Welcomed —and Briefed—on Preventing Invasive Hitchhikers

They are on the front lines, inspecting watercraft at Long Island launches to stop aquatic invasive species from devastating local waters.

Mar 20, 2025

Caputo on Belmont Lake fishing festival: 'We stocked the lake up pretty good'

Long Island’s state parks are offering two exciting opportunities to kick off spring with fishing for all ages on Saturday, April 5.

Dec 11, 2024

Farmingville Man Convicted Of Felony Environmental Crimes

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, of Farmingville, pleaded guilty to Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree, a class C felony, and other related charges.

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Sports

Is There a New Ace in Town?

The New York Mets have a new ace, and fantasy owners have been accustomed to viewing Freddy Peralta as a near-ace for some time. The move to a more pitcher-friendly park should help, but do not overreach, because the reality is that the lineup around him is roughly the same and the bullpen is likely worse at protecting his leads. Peralta has been a standout for years, and slotting him in as a high-value fantasy arm is easy. The question is just how high he should go.


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Super Bowl Props - Sometimes Boring Pays

My early thinking on the Big Game centers around the belief that I have that both of these defenses will steal the show. The Seahawks have allowed just 68 points in their last seven games that were not against the Stafford–McVay Rams, while the Patriots’ run defense has allowed 87, 79, and 48 rushing yards in their last three games.


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Estate Planning for Second Marriages

In a second marriage, ensure that respective estates go where you want.