Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation added 12 new locations to the New York Birding Trail in July. Of ...

The Chautauqua County Fair will offer something very special this year, with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the ...

New York Assistant Forest Ranger Brendan Jackson found dead after 8 days missing in Adirondacks. Friends launch petition ...

Brendan Jackson, an assistant forest ranger, was found dead on a camping trip, prompting calls for stronger safety measures for backcountry workers.

Residents of New York are buzzing after reports of an unusual animal possibly roaming the streets. Footage captured on a home ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the addition of 12 new locations to the New ...

Medicaid was a topic of importance during Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting of the Yates County Legislature — ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Curtis Jones said he was walking in Rochester, New York late Wednesday night when he saw people running from what appeared to be a large, wild cat, 13WHAM reported.

Solar energy projects have been proposed quite often at municipalities across Chautauqua County in recent years. Not many of ...

The Suffolk IDA head was recognized for her longstanding commitment to economic development, mentorship, and public service.