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P’Nut the squirrel’s grieving owner slams NY’s months-late boilerplate apology — and still doesn’t have beloved pet’s remains
Amanda Lefton, acting director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, issued a statement Friday apologizing to New Yorkers for last fall’s heavy-handed — and heartless ...
Localsyr.com on MSN7d
DEC to review wildlife protection and enforcement process after seizure of Peanut the squirrel
Acting Commissioner for New York State has released a statement regarding its plans to review its current wildlife protection ...
Wide Open Spaces on MSN8d
Peanut The Squirrel Owner Says Officials Still Haven't Returned Pet's Remains For Proper Burial
Image via Instagram Peanut The Squirrel owner says that he still hasn't been able to bury his beloved pet. Months after the ...
Star-Gazette on MSN9d
'We can do better': DEC chief addresses Peanut the squirrel controversy, understands anger
DEC acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said the agency is reviewing its protocol for illegal wildlife after public outrage ...
Trans pride flag raised in honor of New York forest ranger Robbi Mecus
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation held a flag-raising ceremony Wednesday morning to recognize Trans Day ...
WBNG9d
DEC Acting Commissioner releases statement about ‘Peanut the Squirrel’ euthanization
Peanut the Squirrel was a viral squirrel kept as a pet but was euthanized after it bit a DEC operator in October last year.
Observer Today5d
Amanda Lefton is new NYSDEC commissioner
Today is opening day for the inland trout fishing season in New York state, and coincidentally, it is April Fool’s Day. The streams are stocked, and according to Amanda Lefton, newly appointed ...
Spring trout season begins April 1
Spring trout season begins Tuesday, April 1, with excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC's annual stocking program and ...