Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) on Monday gave high praise to the Chautauqua County community on its efforts to keep NRG open and operational in Dunkirk. Sunday’s announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo that NRG will repower with natural gas was … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Deadline Passes for Public Comment on NRG Re-Power Proposal
ALBANY - The deadline has arrived in the effort to receive public comment on plans that could decide the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Friday was the final day for the state Public Service Commission to receive public input on two … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Points to Property Taxes as Reason for Supporting RePowering Proposal
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he has no problem supporting the RePowering of two power plants in his congressional district, even though it would come at a higher price for rate payers. During his weekly conference call earlier this week, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Tompkins County Legislator to Run for Congress in 2014
TOMPKINS COUNTY - The next federal election may still be more than a year-and-a-half away, but that hasn’t stopped a democrat from Tompkins County from announcing her intention to run for congress. Tompkins County Legislature Chair Martha Robertson … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Area Congressman Throws Support Behind NRG Power Plant Conversion
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is continuing to bang the drum for natural gas use by pointing to the positive economic impact it would have in his 23rd Congressional District. During his weekly conference call with media, Reed talked … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Critical Discussion on Fracking Focuses on Health, Enviromental Concerns
JAMESTOWN, NY - There’s a lot more than needs to be done to regulate hydrofracking before the process can be used in New York State. That was the message last night from a panel of experts and activists at the James Prendergast Library, who were on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Critical Discussion on Fracking is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Area residents interested in learning more about the environmental and health impact of the gas well drilling process known as hydro fracking are being invite to the James Prendergast Library tonight. Starting at 7 p.m., the library will … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Second Critical Discussion on Fracking to Take Place March 21
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will offer the fourth in its Critical Discussion on Thursday, March 21 in the Fireplace Room at the library - with a program on Fracking. The theme of the discussion will be "Fracking: Impacts on Environment, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Assembly Passes Moratorium Extension Through May 2015
ALBANY - The State Assembly has approved a bill that would extend a moratorium on hydrofracking in New York until May 2015. The Albany Times Union is reporting that by issuing a moratorium, the state will allow for the completion of several … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: DEC Commmissioner Fields Hydrofracking Questions During Budget Hearing
ALBANY - The issue of natural gas hyrdofracking was once again the subject for debate in Albany yesterday. The Times-Union is reporting this morning that the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation met with state lawmakers on … [Read more...]
