fracking

New York may have banned hydraulic fracturing for natural gas- aka fracking - but that does not mean residents of upstate New York are no longer…

A group of farm families in Tioga County wants a state permit for a natural gas well that uses gelled propane. It’s still fracking, but it would skirt the…

After about seven years of research, public hearings, rallies, elections and rumors that a decision was imminent, the final environmental impact statement…

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation released the long-awaited final version of its environmental review of high volume hydraulic…

Story Starts at 16:00 MarkEnvironmentalists cheered last December when Health Commissioner Howard Zucker urged Governor Cuomo to prohibit hydraulic…

Environmentalists are celebrating after Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there will be no hydrofracking in New York for now, citing inconclusive scientific evidence…

"Considering the research, the public comments, relevant studies and the enormous record DEC has amassed on this issue, I have directed my staff to…

Opponents of hydro-fracking say they want Governor Cuomo to declare a three to five year moratorium on fracking in New York. The gas drilling process has…

Now that elections are over, supporters and opponents of hydro fracking are wondering what will be Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s next move on the long stalled gas…