But seaward of the boardwalk, along one of the few stretches of undeveloped shoreline along the Rockaway Peninsula in the borough of Queens, lies a remarkable community of rare beach-dwelling species, including two federally-listed species and a State-listed bird....
job market, value of living there and people's desire to live there. Below are the Top 5 places to live in New York State, according to U.S. News and World Report.
There is a proposal in New Jersey to remove the bald eagle from the state's endangered species list.
Species abundance patterns in communities and their descriptive models have been reemphasized in ecology recently. This paper exams the output of five niche models in application to temperate deciduous forests along an urban suburban rural gradient in New York. Three of the five models, Geometric ser...
Mitten Crabs are prohibited in New York State. You can't knowingly possess, sell, import, buy, transport, introduce or propagate prohibited invasive species. The DEC is asking the public to report any mitten crabs they find and help limit their spread to protect the ecosystem in New York....
December 20, 2024 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the substantial completion of an $18.4 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway (I-87) in Rockland County. Pavement repairs and resurfacing were completed on more than 30 total lane miles along a five-mile stret...
New York state is full of fascinating creatures. From elusive predators likefishersandmartensto adorable beavers and evenmating skunks, there seems to be a critter around every corner. One animal, however, can stay hidden forever. The largest spider in New York is the Dark Fisher Spider and it...
This is definitely one of the more fun andunusual things to do in New York State. The view of NYC from the Brooklyn Bridge is truly unique. Photo via Jessie on a Journey. 19. Walk or bike over the East River via the Brooklyn Bridge. ...
In New York, it is known as the fig buttercup and is an invasive species. It is poisonous if ingested and can be fatal to grazing animals, including sheep, cattle, and horses. It has been banned and is listed as a noxious weed. ...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the discovery of invasive zebra mussels in an outdoor raceway at the Rome Fish Hatchery. In response, the department is ensuring that fish from the hatchery will only be stocked in waters already inhabited by zebra mussels...