New York state's burn ban went into effect Sunday and prohibits brush burning and other open fires within the state borders through mid-May. Since 2009, the state Department of Environmental ...

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of upstate New York State due to hazardous fire weather conditions.

New York State is very clear about what is, and what is not allowed, to be burned outdoors. If you look at the comments from New York State regarding outdoor burning, it is clear that the ban takes ...