A Republican legislator in Monroe County has concerns about the state’s review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Joe Carbone, who represents part of Irondequoit, has submitted a memorializing referral — essentially an official letter of support for state or federal legislation — supporting two state fracking moratorium bills, A5424A and S4236A. The matching bills would prohibit […]
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[UPDATED] Shale drilling moratorium on today’s Assembly agenda
This afternoon, the state Assembly passed legislation that would enact a moratorium on drilling in the Marcellus and Utica Shales.
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A loss and a win on Binghamton’s fracking ban
A state Supreme Court justice has struck down the City of Binghamton’s moratorium on fracking and related activities, reports the New York Times. But the same judge also affirmed that communities have the right to exclude drilling activities through zoning laws. The New York Times quotes state Supreme Court Justice Ferris Lebous’s decision, which according […]
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NEWS BLOG: Planning Commission backs fracking moratorium
Last night, Rochester’s Planning Commission recommended that City Council pass a proposed one-year moratorium on natural gas exploration and extraction. That moratorium includes the use of high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Nobody spoke against the proposal, though several speakers did urge Council to consider a full ban. They also said they’d like to see any moratorium or […]
