algae bloom

State officials say recent warm weather has fueled the expansion of toxic algal blooms in New York waterways, bringing the number to 90 this week.

Toxic algal blooms have been reported in more than 80 lakes and ponds across New York state.

New York is bringing together ecologists, biologists and local and state officials to fight the growing problem of algae blooms in upstate ponds and lakes.

Crab pots are sitting empty on docks, boats are idled and fishermen are anxiously waiting for California authorities to open the lucrative Dungeness crab season.

Two Oneida Lake beaches are being closed because of algae blooms.