Hundreds and hundreds of trout came from 12 hatcheries across New York. The DEC said this initiative allows fishermen to fully enjoy the lakes, rivers and streams the Empire State offers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There’s a new twist in the fight over Albert the Alligator. The DEC is appealing a court ruling that favored Albert’s owner, Tony Cavallaro, in his battle to bring the 750 ...