Snowmobile crash injures 2 in Speculator
Adirondack/North Country items from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report
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An unusual search and rescue, involving a moose
By Times Union
Forest Rangers, ECON Police work to free a moose stuck in ice of Lake Abanakee
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Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024
Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.
Adirondack Rail Trail took off in 2024
By Mike Lynch
Tupper Lake hopes Big Tupper gets restored.
Search for Canadian hiker shifts to recovery
By Mike Lynch
Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.
Forest ranger overtime grievance heads to arbitration in February
The union representing forest rangers has filed a grievance against the state over alleged unfair overtime distribution.
Gov. issues 5th veto of ranger, environmental conservation officer pension bill
Tensions grow between Hochul and police union
Celebration of life honors Robbi Mecus with stories of adventure, friendship
Community members, rangers and state and local officials pay tribute to forest ranger and LGBTQ leader who died in Alaska ice climbing accident in April
Interim DEC commissioner celebrates forest ranger recruits’ swearing-in
By Tom French
Sean Mahar addresses future forest rangers at Wanakena ceremony
Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback
The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.