Search for Canadian hiker shifts to recovery
By Mike Lynch
Forest rangers and state police have been searching for Leo DuFour since Dec. 1.
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Missing Canadian hiker: What we know so far
Search enters 5th day for 22-year-old man from Quebec, who set out to hike remote Allen Mountain
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
State spends millions in forest ranger overtime, lawmakers call for bigger force
Forest ranger overtime demands resulting from search and rescue missions come along with other issues confronting the DEC.
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.
Adirondack community mourns ranger Robbi Mecus
Fallen ranger remembered for impact she had on others
Fatal Denali climbing accident claims life of esteemed ranger Robbi Mecus
Former North Country School teacher is in critical condition after the accident