Statewide, note by note.

A new New York hunting license starts with the required hunter education certificate, and in-person courses can fill before season.

Before filing a small claim, check the money limit, proper venue, and whether the case belongs in NYC, city, town, or village court.

A written contract, payment schedule, and permit check can prevent many home-improvement disputes.

Before lighting brush or a small outdoor fire, check DEC's current open-burning page, fire-danger map, and local rules.

Brianna's Law makes boating education a practical rule for motorized-vessel operators in New York.

DECinfo Locator can put outdoor recreation layers and nearby environmental records on the same map before you pick a route or launch.

New York fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses run through DEC's licensing system and season rules.