As bird populations decline, DEC launches its annual challenge for bird-watchers

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“Birds can be enjoyed by anyone at any time and anywhere. Birds bring us joy and help us discover wonder in the world and connect with the needs of our ecosystems. Happy birding!” said Jenn Lodi-Smith, Ph.D., founder and director of The Spark Bird Project.

Flynn has key role in NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command in Netherlands

Sean Flynn, a New York Army National Guard officer and Delmar resident, is now a two-star major general serving as the top United States officer in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum.

He was promoted to major general in January.

NY’s free New American Hotline expands its hours

The state’s New Americans Hotline (1-800-566-7636) has expanded its hours to include Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The hotline will also continue to operate Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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