Day: June 1, 2026

DEC Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents to avoid handling young wildlife this spring and summer. DEC says fawns, baby birds, and other young animals are rarely abandoned, and human interference can do more harm than good. The agency advises people to observe wildlife from a distance and contact a licensed […]

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Pilot Killed In Saratoga County Airport Crash

New York State Police have identified the pilot killed in a plane crash at Saratoga County Airport. Authorities say 58 year old James R. Stewart of Caroga Lake was the sole occupant of a Piper PA-25 that crashed last Tuesday while towing a glider. The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine what […]

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Red Cross Urges Blood Donations

The American Red Cross here in New York is calling for blood and platelet donors after a sharp decline in scheduled donations caused the national blood supply to drop by several thousand units in a week. Officials say donations are especially important heading into the busy summer season, when accidents and emergencies often increase the […]

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