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The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning outdoor recreationists to postpone high elevation activities due to unstable spring conditions. With one of the warmest winters on …

One of the top New York state Forest Rangers died by suicide last week. David Cornell was 52 years old and was serving as an assistant director in Albany. His

One of the top New York State Forest Rangers died by suicide last week. David Cornell was 52 years old and was serving as an Assistant Director in Albany. His death comes a little over a year after another top forest ranger died by suicide.

With a lifelong love of the outdoors, Jacqueline Waligorys dream job was to become a forest ranger.

LAKE PLACID — The state Department of Environmental Conservation welcomed 38 new forest rangers to its ranks on Friday.

Class includes Long Island graduates hailing from Hicksville, Patchogue, and Lindenhurst.

Governor Hochul announced 38 new graduates from the 23rd Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers

Dangerous Hudson Valley hikes that call for common sense and caution Each year hikers suffer easily avoided injuries and fatalities on these challenging trails FacebookTwitterEmail Breakneck Ridge, frequently visited by New York City weekenders because of its close proximity to the Cold Spring train station, is known for its difficult terrain. Its one of the many trails that hikers should be cautious of in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.Robi_J/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Hudson Valley and Cat...