No Matter What Happens, Paterson Gets His Pension
Gov. David Paterson of New York insisted this week that he wouldn't heed calls for his resignation, despite his administration's bein … more…
New Yorkers’ Drilling Comments Are In … Now What?
When New York State's environmental agency came out with a draft environmental review of drilling in the Marcellus Shale in September … more…
2: Joaquin Sapien and Sabrina Shankman on Gas Drilling Wastewater
Guests Joaquin Sapien and Sabrina Shankman talk about their latest report “Drilling Wastewater Disposal Options in N.Y. Report … more…
Drilling Wastewater Disposal Options in N.Y. Report Have Problems of Their Own
Dec. 29: This story has been updated and clarified.
A version of this story is being published by the Albany Times-Union.
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New York City Calls for Drilling Ban in Watershed, Rejects State Study
After months of warning signs, New York City officials have called for a ban on natural gas drilling within the city’s 2,000-square- … more…
Environmentalists: Revise Gas Drilling Review? Nope – Repeal It!
There's nearly a month left in a public comment period for an environmental review of natural gas drilling in New York, but envi … more…
Prominent Political Fundraiser Pleads Guilty in N.Y. Pension Scandal
The Republican National Committee’s former finance chairman pleaded guilty Thursday to paying nearly $1 million in bribes to official … more…
Last Public Hearing on New York’s Gas Drilling Plan Tonight
A hearing tonight in Corning, NY marks the fourth and final public hearing on the state’s environmental review of natural gas drillin … more…
New Yorkers Tell State Enviro Department: ‘No Fracking Way’
It didn't take long for a New York City public hearing on natural gas drilling to descend into near chaos.
Just seconds after the f … more…
Is New York’s Marcellus Shale Too Hot to Handle?
As New York gears up for a massive expansion of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, state officials have made a potentially troub … more…
Public Gets More Time to Comment on New York’s Gas Drilling Plans
Responding to calls from politicians, environmentalists and concerned residents, the New York State Department of Environmental Conse … more…
Does Chesapeake’s No-Drilling Pledge Do Enough to Protect NYC’s Watershed?
Last week, the largest natural gas lease holder in New York state issued two slightly different messages about its plans for drilling … more…
Feisty Audience Tackles Natural Gas Drilling Report
At the first public hearing of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's review of natural gas drilling, one speaker su … more…
Company Won’t Drill in NYC Watershed
For now, New York City’s water appears to be safe from drilling. Responding to mounting concerns that chemicals from natural gas dril … more…
New York Drilling Study a Step Forward
New York's recently released review of the environmental risks (PDF) posed by natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale offers … more…
NY’s A.G. Cuomo Proposes Reforms to Pension System
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, along with three state senators, announced legislation that would fix some of the glaring pr … more…
Gas Drilling Vs. Drinking Water: New York City Consultant’s Report Sets Stage for Fight With Albany
A version of this story appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Oct. 8, 2009.
A preliminary report from a consultant hired by New … more…
New York State Paves Way for Gas Drilling With Release of Environmental Review
A long-anticipated draft environmental review laying out proposed laws for natural gas drilling in New York’s Marcellus Shale has be … more…
Cash for Clunkers Causes Car Concerns for Charities
Today’s roundup of stimulus coverage:
USA Today reports that the “cash for clunkers” program is a concern for charities that … more…
New York State Drilling Bill Would Override State Regulators to Protect Water
Oil and gas industry representatives have been singing the praises of state environmental regulations in recent weeks as they work to … more…
February 19, 2010
New York Officials: Auto Emissions Tests Were Faked Mireya Navarro, New York Times, February 19, 2010
February 17, 2010
Quick Rise of Aide to NY Gov Draws Scrutiny Danny Hakim and William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, February 17, 2010
February 08, 2010
Survey: Ex-New York Police Supervisors Manipulated Crime Data William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, February 08, 2010
January 29, 2010
Real Estate Interests Help NY AG Cuomo Gain a Big Edge Christine Haughny, New York Times, January 29, 2010
December 23, 2009
Audit Says State Wasted $92M on Medicaid Nicholas Confessore, New York Times, December 23, 2009
December 22, 2009
Efforts Lag at Making Highway Work Zones Safer Mike McIntire, New York Times, December 22, 2009
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