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How fracking got stopped in N.Y.








Opponents of fracking rally outside the Empire State Plaza Convention Center before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address in January in Albany.
(Photo: Associated Press)


In certain places in New York, Wednesday's news of the state's ban on fracking inspired public celebration.

A Chat on New York’s Shale Gas Ban with Anti-Fracking Superhero Mark Ruffalo











The actor Mark Ruffalo, who lives near the Delaware River in upstate New York, campaigning against shale gas drilling in 2011.






On Twitter early this morning, I had a productive exchange about Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s decision to ban shale gas development in New York with Mark Ruffalo, the actor best known for playing the Marvel comic character Hulk.

Celebrating the fracking ban

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Dozens of people against hydraulic fracturing celebrated a win regarding the ban on fracking in New York.

People from various groups across the Southern Tier gathered in front of the State Office building in downtown Binghamton Thursday afternoon to say thanks and to talk about how their hard work has paid off.

Fracking opponents celebrate ban in Binghamton

Members of the anti-drilling coalition gather today to support Wednesday's decision by New York to block fracking.

Fractivists rally after fracking ban

Binghamton (WIVT) - Citizen Action, former Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan, Walter Hang from Toxics Targeting, and others rallied outside of government plaza in downtown Binghamton Thursday afternoon after Wednesday's decision to not allow the drilling process in New York State.

Anti-Fracking Activists Celebrate Victory




Anti-fracking activists took a victory lap Thursday, celebrating the Cuomo administration's decision to ban fracking in New York.

With Unresolved Health Risks and Few Signs of an Economic Boon, Cuomo to Ban Gas Fracking








After years of gauging the environmental, medical, economic and political risks of hydraulic fracturing, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is moving to ban this method of extracting natural gas from shale deposits in New York State.

[Update, 9:30 p.m. | See the end of the post for an excerpt from the state health study that underpinned the decision.]

Mixed Emotions After Fracking Decision




NEW YORK STATE (WENY) - Deep shale hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale has been a topic that's divided opinions across the state.

And after years of controversy, protesting, and countless studies, New York State finally gave us an answer on fracking.

Early next year, Governor Cuomo's administration will move to prohibit fracking in the state, which has been on moratorium since 2008.

Elmira-area reaction to casino, fracking decisions




A decision announced Wednesday to grant a full-fledged casino license for Seneca County, not Tioga Downs in Nichols, surprised and disappointed Southern Tier leaders.

Meanwhile, New York's decision to keep a ban on hydraulic fracturing delighted environmental advocates while elected leaders called it the wrong decision.

Tioga Downs

Ithaca’s fracking foes declare jubilant victory after "sacrificing day and night for years"





Ithaca, N.Y. — Local environmental activist Walter Hang got a call Wednesday soon after Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s stunning announcement that he would ban fracking in New York State.

Pump up the pressure on Cuomo on fracking: Glick







An anti-fracking forum organized by Assemblymember Deborah Glick urged voters a week before Election Day to step up the pressure on Governor Cuomo to ban hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in New York State.

Fracking Issues Discussed After Cuomo Wins Another Term


One issue that wasn't on the ballot but was very much on the mind of many voters in the area: fracking.

Now that Governor Cuomo has won re-election, could his victory finally spur a decision on whether the state will allow the drilling practice?

In visit to Ithaca, little-known challenger to Gov. Cuomo promises ‘upset of the century’




Ithaca, N.Y. — Zephyr Teachout, who is competing against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, visited Ithaca on Saturday.

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