Brush burning ban continues in NYS

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 1:53pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York conservation officials say continuing dry weather has raised the danger of wildfires, advising rural and suburban residents that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the usually high fire risk period from March 16 through May 14.

Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens says the number of seasonal fires has dropped 35 percent since the open burning regulation took effect in 2009.

While allowing residential brush burning most of the year in towns with populations of less than 20,000, it prohibits open burning statewide in early spring when most of the state's wildfires occur.

Factors include lack of green vegetation, abundant dry grass and leaves, warm temperatures and wind.

Violators can face a minimum fine of $500 for a first offense.

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Volunteers to give out free seedlings to Colonie residents

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, May 3rd, 3:05 pm

COLONIE - Colonie’s Conservation Advisory Council and student volunteers will distribute free tree seedlings to Colonie residents on Sauurday, May 4.

The seedlings will be distributed at the Colonie Town Library from 9 a.m. to Noon in honor of Conservation Day.

Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension will also be present to provide gardening and tree planting advice.

Residents are advised to come early for the best selection as the seedlings go fast.

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Public Workshop on Bicycle Master Plan for City to be Held

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, May 3rd, 2:55 pm

WATERVLIET – A public workshop on a a bicycle plan for the City of Watervliet will be held on Monday, May 6,

The City is holding the workshop to discuss the bicycle infrastructure throughout the Watervliet and alternatives for the Mohawk Hudson Bike Trail.

The workshop will be held from 6 - 8 P.M. at the Watervliet Senior Center

For more information, click here .

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Walker charged with leaving dogs in UHaul

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:06pm

ALBANY - The man accused of leaving four dogs in a parked truck in sub-freezing temperatures, was arraigned Friday morning.

A grand jury indicted Anthony Walker on several counts of animal cruelty.

Back in January, authorities say Walker left four pit bull dogs unattended inside a UHaul truck.

Police say Walker is the same man who abandoned pit bull puppies on railroad tracks in Albany last fall.

He faces up to two years in the county jail, if convicted.

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Mozzarella product recalled in NY, NJ over soy

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:40am

HURLEYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - An upstate New York company is recalling a mozzarella cheese product because it contains soy, which isn't listed on the label and could cause allergic reactions.

Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties of Sullivan County says it's recalling about 234 pounds of fresh mozzarella with chorizo and cilantro products sold in New York and New Jersey.

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