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Tensions grow between Hochul and police union
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Tensions grow between Hochul and police union
Forest ranger overtime demands resulting from search and rescue missions come along with other issues confronting the DEC.
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
By Tom French
Sean Mahar addresses future forest rangers at Wanakena ceremony
The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.
Fallen ranger remembered for impact she had on others
Former North Country School teacher is in critical condition after the accident
Ranger union questions state decision to transition away from Wilderness Medical Associates International
A rescue Friday, two rescues Saturday and a rescue Sunday: All in a weekend’s work for state forest rangers in the Adirondack mountains.
The ECO Stephen L. Raymond Memorial Scholarship will help children and grandchildren of the DEC force afford college.