Catskill Forest Preserve

Environmental groups in New York are praising the newly passed state budget, saying it will help the environment and projects to support municipalities and increase diversity.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has named two coordinators to help manage and sustain the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn more people outdoors, often into areas officials say were already overused. Now, the New York state Department of…