Articles Tagged With 'New York City'
Experts: Argue All You Want, Mosque Project on Firm Legal Ground
Land-use laws protect the plan for an Islamic center near ground zero, legal experts say.
New York Puts Brakes on Drilling in NYC Watershed, Clears Way for Upstate Wells by Next Spring
New York State officials have all but banned hydrofracking in New York City's watershed.
New Yorkers’ Drilling Comments Are In … Now What?
New York State is starting to collate and examine all the comments on its draft environmental review of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale.
Why Obama’s Plans for N.Y. Terror Trials Unraveled
For anyone wondering how one of President Obama’s signature pledges seemed to unravel between Monday and Friday, here’s a look at the week that was.
New Yorkers Tell State Enviro Department: ‘No Fracking Way’
Opponents of gas drilling in the New York City watershed speak out strongly at a hearing in Manhattan.
Does Chesapeake’s No-Drilling Pledge Do Enough to Protect NYC’s Watershed?
An energy company sends mixed messages on drilling, and some lawmakers and environmentalists continue to push for a ban.
Company Won’t Drill in NYC Watershed
Chesapeake Energy says it will not drill for natural gas in New York City's upstate watershed.
New York City Hints at Anti-Drilling Stance
A top environmental official makes strong comments about protecting the city's water supply, but the Bloomberg administration isn't taking a firm stance yet.
Gas Drilling Vs. Drinking Water: New York City Consultant’s Report Sets Stage for Fight With Albany
Reports done for the state and the city differ in their assessments of the environmental risks posed by drilling.
New York State Paves Way for Gas Drilling With Release of Environmental Review
A new review by a state agency proposes guidelines for hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale, but would not ban drilling within the New York City watershed.
Stim Bucks for Slumlords?
Landlords don't have to keep property up to code to get money from the stimulus package.
Questions Spread About Stimulus Job Numbers
A job is a job, Oregon says, even if it's just for the week.
New York State Drilling Bill Would Override State Regulators to Protect Water
A proposal seeks to ban a controversial natural gas production technique near the New York City watershed.
NYC: Gas Drilling Will Raise the Cost of Water by 30 Percent
If reservoirs in the Catskills are tainted, the city may need to build a water treatment plant.
NYC Wants Consultants to Probe Effect of Gas Drilling on Drinking Water
Officials worry that upstate drilling will taint reservoirs that the city depends on.
