They include insects, plants and tree diseases that spread quickly and cause costly damage. Infestations affect forests, farms, and even public health. NEW YORK - From tree-killing beetles to plants ...

Mayor Owens issues snow safety alert for Syracuse ahead of major snowfall Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens issued a snow safety alert for the city on Friday evening. Red Cross assisting 36 people affected ...

STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- An invasive tick species that has spread across the eastern United States has been found in New York City for the first time. The city health department announced ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Congressmen Joe Morelle and Nick Langworthy introduced the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which aims at stopping the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive ...

An invasive fungal disease that targets trees and shrubs in the laurel family was detected for the first time in New York in July, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The ...

As the state’s environmental regulatory agency, the audit said, oversight responsibilities to protect, improve, and conserve New York’s natural resources generally rest with DEC. To meet its ...

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce biodiversity and can make entire regions less resilient in the face of ...