ALBANY, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and OGS Remind New Yorkers to Keep 'Lights out' to Protect Migrating Birds The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) today remind New Yorkers to take action to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the 'Lights Out' initiative. According to the 2025 State of the  more