New York Department of Environmental Conservation News

New York Department of Environmental Conservation News


Mar 18, 2025

Backyard Burn Ban is in Effect

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14.

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Crime

Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop

A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.


Local

Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer

Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.


Video Vault

South Shore Press Video Vault: NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on NYS AG Tish James

At "best" it could lead to a resignation since James claims she is not a New York State resident. At "worst" the Justice Department could file criminal charges against James for fraud.