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Dec Seeks Public Input To Develop Draft Recreation Management Plan For South Colton Tract Conservation Easement, St. Lawrence County

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on the development of a draft Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the South Colton Tract Conservation Easement, a privately owned tract subject to a conservation easement encompassing approximately 1,725 acres in the town of Colton, St. Lawrence County. DEC is encouraging the public to share suggestions on the development of the draft RMP until April 21, 2023.

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SUNY Chancellor Announces Student Awards For Graduate Research Tackling Pressing Societal Issues Including Climate Change

State University of New York students are conducting innovative research tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, and today Chancellor John B. King, Jr. recognized 33 of SUNY’s most outstanding student researchers. In addition to being selected for the 2023 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) award, each winner will receive $5,000 in flexible funding for research expenses, professional development, and stipend supplements.

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IG Investigation Leads To Federal Fraud Conviction

Two Rensselaer County residents pleaded guilty to federal charges for their roles in defrauding the state and federal government of more than $100,000 in unemployment insurance. The pair, identified as Taquan Parker and Olajuwon Sutherland, stole the personal identifying information of innocent New Yorkers and used the information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits.

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