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In an effort to keep increasing the minimum wage in New York state, another bump in wages takes effect this week.

If you have ever wanted to try out fishing or you just want to grab your pole and go, this weekend it's free across New York state.

A statewide program is being offered for volunteer firefighters to help pay for tuition. It's an effort to attract more volunteers to firefighting. Here's how it works.

We could all use a little extra cash. It's always fun when you don't even know it's out there. You can check to see if there are billions in unclaimed funds in New York state with your name on it. Here's how.

Well, if you're looking at colleges in New York State, then you're in luck! The college most likely to score you a job in this state happens to be right here in the Capital Region.

In an effort to highlight more women who fish in New York state, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding their "WomenHuntFishNY" contest.

As we approach the 4th of July, get ready to see pop-up tents that claim to be selling "Fireworks".  They're not.  The technical term is 'sparkling devices' and for the record, they're not the big explosives that people in our neighboring states are able to legally sell.  With that being s…

New York state is one step closer to making our children safer on the school bus. Legislation has passed to ensure more safety both on and off the bus.

It seems as if it is taking spring forever to get here, but before we know it, it will be the hot days of summer. The Governor's Office announced that it is offering millions of dollars in assistance for those in need of air conditioning.

There is a need for forest rangers here in New York state now that the weather is getting warmer and hikers will be going out more. Here's how to become one.

Here is your chance to keep our parks, trails and public places clean and beautiful for the season. If you want to volunteer, you can sign up now for a special day to help clean up.

Spring is here which means it's time to go fishing. There are hundreds of lakes, streams, ponds, and rivers to enjoy and trout and salmon begins soon.