environment

Why flushing goldfish is illegal in New York State.

It is Bat Week in New York State (through October 31st) and the Department of Environmental Conservation wants to remind you that bats are a very important part of our environment. Instead of being afraid, let's help protect them.

Untreated industrial waste, sewage, and chemical runoff severely contaminated this NYS lake, causing it to become one of the most polluted in the United States.

With New York spending Billions of dollars to repair and upgrade infrastructure, have you ever wondered how good or bad things really are?

Lush, overgrown, or just jungly: however you describe some Saratoga Springs lawns this month it’s all for one very important cause - protecting pollinators.

When you go to your mailbox to get your bills, or maybe another stimulus check, be on the lookout for a suspicious package. These disguised packages could contain seeds that could be very harmful. Here's what to look for.

My favorite plastic bags have to be the sturdy ones that we get from Stewart's Shops. It was announced recently that they will be complying with the plastic bag ban and doing away with theirs too.

CDPHP has announced that their CDPHP Cycles are back this week, and they offer great discounts but prices are going up!

If one of your first stops in the morning is to grab some coffee, Stewarts will be giving you a free cup to benefit the environment.

Last summer, the Capital Region bike share program was launched and after a very successful season, they are offering big discounts to riders who are ready to sign up for the spring and summer of 2018.

If lawmakers have their way, it could cost you more to check out of the grocery store. But in return, you would be helping to save the environment.

I already spent enough money going grocery shopping and sometimes I'm forgetful. Now, if this task force get what they want, I'm going to be charged for forgetting!