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As New York fracking moratorium nears expiration, activists vow to take action
Waging Nonviolence 1/11/13 Peter Rugh http://wagingnonviolence.org/2013/01/as-new-york-fracking-moratorium-nears-expiration-activists-vow-to-take-action/ Hundreds of clenched fists were raised Wednesday afternoon at Albany’s Empire Convention Center. Behind a security checkpoint defended by state troopers in rigid-brimmed campaign hats, New York governor
Read More »Anti-fracking groups mobilize as deadline looms
Messenger Post 12/19/12 Julie Sherwood http://www.mpnnow.com/topstories/x1781246312/Anti-fracking-groups-mobilize-as-deadline-looms The coalition of anti-fracking groups statewide are mobilizing as the state deadline looms for taking public comment. One of the organizations, New Yorkers Against Fracking, announced Wednesday it had
Read More »Hydrofracking demonstrators out for Governor’s visit
YNN Southern Tier 12/5/12 http://binghamton.ynn.com/content/all_news/southern_tier/619225/hydrofracking-demonstrators-out-for-governor-s-visit/ With the governor in town, people on both sides of the ongoing hydrofracking debate were out to make sure their voices were heard. Pro- and anti- fracking demonstrators
Read More »UPDATE: Fracking Protests to Greet Governor in Visit to Tier
Fox 40 WICZ 12/5/12 http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=25884 Anti-fracking protests already being planned on the eve of Governor Cuomo’s visit to the Southern Tier. After landing at Binghamton Airport Wednesday morning, the governor will inspect BAE systems–
Read More »Fracking Protestors Greet Governor Andrew Cuomo
Fox 40 WICZ 12/5/12 http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=25893 CLICK LINK FOR VIDEO Protesters from both sides of the fracking debate also greeted Governor Cuomo Wednesday morning. Pro-gas landowners say they wanted to remind the governor that they are
Read More »Fracking Forum Draws Crowds
WBNG Binghamton 12/4/12 Michelle Costanza http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Fracking-Rally-Draws-A-Crowd-181946811.html The New York State Petroleum Council held a forum on hydraulic fracturing for elected officials, while concerned citizens lined the sidewalk outside to protest. Protesters donned costumes and
Read More »Rally outside of fracking conference
YNN Southern Tier 12/4/12 Elyse Mickalonis http://binghamton.ynn.com/content/all_news/southern_tier/618687/rally-outside-of-fracking-conference/ It’s an argument that’s been going on for years now: Should hydrofracking come to New York State? “It’s not good for the environment, it’s not good for
Read More »Rally challenges legislators to take progressive action
YNN Buffalo 11/28/12 http://buffalo.ynn.com/content/617192/rally-challenges-legislators-to-take-progressive-action/ Even though Democrats appear to have won back a majority of seats in the New York State Senate, control of the legislative body is still unclear, thanks to a small
Read More »Faith Leaders Call for Statewide Fracking Ban at Spiritual Vigil at Grand Army Plaza Tonight
Prospect Heights Patch 11/14/2012 Will Yakowicz http://prospectheights.patch.com/articles/faith-leaders-call-for-statewide-fracking-ban-at-spiritual-vigil-at-grand-army-plaza-tonight A coalition of diverse organizations that support a fracking ban throughout the state, New Yorkers Against Fracking, is joining together to tell Governor Andrew Cuomo, and other leaders
Read More »Proposed Chenango fracking ban snagged by Broome County government
Press Sun & Bulletin 11/3/12 Steve Reilly http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20121102/NEWS01/311020098 The dispute over a proposal that would make Chenango the first town in the Southern Tier to prohibit natural gas drilling in its borders has touched
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