Reward offered

Updated: Wednesday, March 26 2014, 10:56 AM EDT UPDATE: Authorities say the reward offered and the public's information has led to the discovery of those involved. Joseph Losowski, 55, and Dave Garrity, 49, were both charged with illegal disposal of solid waste. Authorities say they could face a fine of $1,500 to $15,000 and up to 15 days in jail.

FORT ORANGE CLEAN UP

From the Castletonian

If you haven’t heard already the property on Main Street, formerly called Fort Orange, is getting cleaned up. The DEC approved a cleanup plan two weeks ago.

The DEC document outlining the cleanup plan is included in this Castletonian and available for view at the library.

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Vintage postcard

DEC Habitat Stamp

Congratulations to Maple Hill High School graduate Phil Prinzo whose

drawing of a rabbit will be on the 2013-14 Department of Environmental 

Conservation Habitat Stamps.

Hunting Licenses on sale August 13, 2012

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Buy a Sporting License

Congratulations Grace Hudgins

Arbor Day Poster contest winner...

Fifth grader Grace Hudgins

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Drinking biologist a state worker no more

The comptroller said in November that Keim stole $35,823 in salary and benefits from the state by drinking while he was supposed to be performing duties as a state biologist. He had worked at DEC since 2007 and was paid $56,550 a year.

"Sadly, this individual took advantage of his position and bilked state taxpayers out of thousands of dollars," DiNapoli said.

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What's that smell?

East Greenbush and State DEC have allowed human sewage to pollute Hudson River for 13 years.

NewsChannel 13 In-Depth investigation finds that state and town officials have continued to allow sewage treatment overflows despite six written agreements to stop the practice over the past 12 years. Now officials are working on a seventh agreement.