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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 12 MIN

State wants drivers to 'Give Turtles a Brake'

from The Capitol Pressroom · host WCNY

June 5, 2026 - New York environmental officials are encouraging drivers to "Give Turtles a Brake," as the reptiles may be on the road this month in search of a nesting location. We discuss how to handle these situations with Brianna Denoncour, the state Wildlife Action Plan coordinator, and Sandy Van Vraken, a wildlife biologist in the land management section of the state DEC.

June 5, 2026 - New York environmental officials are encouraging drivers to "Give Turtles a Brake," as the reptiles may be on the road this month in search of a nesting location. We discuss how to handle these situations with Brianna Denoncour, the state Wildlife Action Plan coordinator, and Sandy Van Vraken, a wildlife biologist in the land management section of the state DEC.

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