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New York’s former environmental conservation leader joins energy practice at private law firm

By James Odato

Basil Seggos will work with renewable energy clients 

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Longest-serving DEC commissioner reflects on Adirondack impacts

By Gwendolyn Craig

Basil Seggos, outgoing commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, talked about his Adirondacks legacy.

Interim DEC commissioner appointed

By Gwendolyn Craig

Sean Mahar, executive deputy commissioner of the DEC, will be the interim commissioner after Basil Seggos exits.

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DEC Commissioner Seggos announces departure

By Gwendolyn Craig

Basil Seggos, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his post this spring.

Sen. Peter Harckham, center, chair of the state Senate's Environmental Conservation Committee, listens during a budget hearing on Wednesday in Albany.

Lawmakers double down on clean water funding

By Gwendolyn Craig

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.

Ranger staffing forecast gets mixed reaction

By Gwendolyn Craig

Union reps: Hiring plans for rangers, ECOs, could be offset by looming retirements

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