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The New York Times has a group of photographers documenting the effects of fracking. This photo in particular sums up the entire issue. Whose side are you on? See more photos at http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/collectively-photographing-fracking/
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From the Press and Sun Bulletin 10/09/2012, Page A10 GUEST VIEWPOINT Too many questions about fracking unanswered By Carol Egan I have been a resident in the Town of Maine for 56 years and a landowner for 35 of those … Continue reading
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A message from CREDO… Just a few months ago, it appeared all but certain that Governor Cuomo would open New York to fracking before Labor Day. But in a major development, the Cuomo administration just announced that it will restart … Continue reading
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In 2011 the Nature Conservancy did a projection of the effects of fracking in Tioga County. Since Tioga is right next door to us and is basically similar in terrain and vegetation, this study can give us a good idea what … Continue reading
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News from the NO SACRIFICE ZONE Great rally Saturday, September 15 at beautiful Otsiningo Park. Over 200 people gathered to share their views on the Governor’s proposal to allow “experimental” hydrofracturing in the five counties of the Southern Tier – Broome, Chemung, … Continue reading
Here are two videos from the August 22, 2012 Town of Maine Gas Drilling Forum featuring Craig Stevens. He shares his first hand experience dealing with gas leases, water pollution, and gas pipe line installation on his property in Susquehanna PA. He says, “Don’t … Continue reading
Monday August 27th we are converging on Albany. Join us. Don’t Frack NY has asked us to do the following: We’re on the brink of making this the largest action against fracking yet in New York. We’re expecting a substantial crowd … Continue reading
Is your town RED yet? Write a letter to your town board today reminding them of their obligations. Send it certified! Tell them they are: Violating their oath of office The NY Constitution (equal protection) Violating their entrusted duty to … Continue reading
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The Concerned Citizens of Rural Broome represents residents of the towns of Barker, Colesville, Lisle, Maine, Nanticoke, Triangle, and any other town in Broome County that would like to join us and help fight to protect our communities’ earth, air, water, and all living things that inhabit this beautiful part of New York State. We are against the destructive practice of hydrofracturing, as currently practiced, being instituted in our towns.
We are not a sacrifice zone…
We do not want to be treated differently from other communities in our state who have been promised that hydrofracturing will not take place there. If it is not safe for them, it is not safe for us.
We want…
We want our towns to WAIT before agreeing to allow any hydrofracturing for gas or to BAN the process until the following issues are satisfactorily addressed for the safety and benefit of the residents and future residents of our town:
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Map of New York highlighting Broome County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Concerned Citizens of Rural Broome 