In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally dangerous and sections were removed. Now in 2025, and 54 years after its ...

The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has ticked up again, according to local researchers who say they’re “cautiously optimistic” about the species.

Just about an hour drive from New York City, nature lovers can enjoy peaceful solitude while hiking, fishing, and birding on ...

Enjoy kayaking, fishing, camping, and hiking along this quiet and crowd-free lake in upstate New York's dazzling Adirondacks.

Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic ...

New York’s Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) allocation for horseshoe crabs is 366,272 crabs per year. But ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From tranquil ponds to breezy shorelines, Staten Island’s parks offer fishing spots for everyone—from first-timers to seasoned anglers. Across the borough, five major ...

The first section of Brooklyn Bridge Park opened to the public 15 years ago, transforming a stretch of crumbling shipping piers and abandoned warehouses into one of New York City's most celebrated ...

The protestors shut down the bridge for an hour, according to the NYPD. Almost 60 protestors were arrested on Yom Kippur after blocking traffic on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, authorities ...

John Badman is a 1982 graduate of SIU-Carbondale, with a major in cinema and photography and a minor in law enforcement administration of justice. He has worked at The Telegraph in Alton full-time for ...

Saturday is a Free Fishing Day in New York state. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said no freshwater fishing license will be needed. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy ...

Mikal Bridges wants to win — and that’s why he left money on the table. The Knicks’ prized two-way wing could have waited until the summer of 2026 to test unrestricted free agency, where he likely ...