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Discussion and debate continue regarding the Dunn Dump in the city of Rensselaer.

Activists say respiratory cancers have been linked to dust emanating from the embattled Norlite plant in Cohoes. The company disputes the claims, while the city mayor says more study is needed.

The future of a public housing complex at the center of a local environmental battle in Cohoes could soon be determined.

In late October, the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation denied an air permit for the Danskammer Energy Center in Orange County. The permit is required for the repowering of the plant to move forward. Danskammer officials appealed the decision to DEC and, about one month later, filed an appeal in court. DEC held a public hearing earlier this month.

The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a pilot reservation system for parking access in one area of the Adirondacks this…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says its study of soil and water surrounding the Norlite facility in Cohoes found no clear…

Campsites and lean-tos that were temporarily closed in some areas of the Adirondacks have been re-opened.The New York state Department of Environmental…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released an interim report with recommendations for actions to deal with overuse of the…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released new actions to further restrict burning of potentially toxic firefighting foam at…

A burn ban went into effect this week across New York. In addition, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising residents to enjoy the…