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

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

Rochester has no shortage of great birding locations, and now they’re getting statewide recognition. The New York State ...

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 ...

NYISO’s energy warning has reignited debates over the state’s energy policies, with environmental groups arguing that the report’s conclusions are misleading and Republicans ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the addition of 12 new locations to the New ...

If you're planning a trip to New York, this beautiful park offers some truly incredible sites, including one of the most stunning waterfalls in the state.

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

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Date: 07/03/2025 Applicant: VILLAGE OF CUBA 17 E MAIN ST CUBA, NY 14727-1205 Facility: CUBA STP W WATER ST ...

That finding came in a 2024-2025 Federal Emergency Management Agency-funded study that determined the dam is not in compliance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s ...