Birding is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy! From Montauk to Buffalo, New York is home to a vast array of amazing habitat that supports over 450 different bird species. Birding, or birdwatching, is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and experiences, plus it's a great way to get outdoors.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced he has sent a resolution to the County Legislature for the purchase of Camp Nooteeming, a 272-acre camp in the Town of Pleasant Valley, from Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, March 3, 2022, announced the launch of the second District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby. The Derby will run from April 1, 2022 through September 5, 2022 and is open to children between the ages of five and eighteen who are children or grandchildren of Orange County residents.