The Galápagos yellow warbler is genetically distinct from other yellow warblers found in the Americas and is classified as a subspecies. A visit to the Galápagos Islands in 1835 helped inspire ...

Amanda Lefton (Provided photo — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) ALBANY — Nearly a year after longtime state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently nominated Amanda Lefton, 39, to be the next commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Lefton’s professional background spans a wide ...