Category Archives: NY

Andes Works! Supports the Belleayre Resort!

Our public statement and letter to the DEC on the subject of the Belleayre Resort: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Attn: Mr. Daniel Whitehead 21 South Putt Corner Road New Paltz, NY 12561 May 2, 2013 Dear Mr. … Continue reading

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Andes Has Passed a Ban!!

The Town of Andes passes ban on heavy industry – aka fracking! The Andes Town Board cast a momentous vote to ban heavy industry, and therefore High Volume Hydraulic Fracture gas drilling (aka fracking).  The Andes Town Board reviewed the … Continue reading

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Please Comment! Urgent!

We have, now, less than thirty days to comment on the proposed draft fracking regulations from the DEC. Cuomo has pushed for this to move quickly, in spite of a woefully inadequate health review. This could allow fracking in New … Continue reading

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Toys for Tots in Delaware County!

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Saving Farmland for Farmers: Farm Catskills Event!

For years people have been talking about ‘saving the family farm.’  Equity Trust is an organization that uses a variety of tools to do just that, and create an economy that works for everyone. Twenty years ago, Equity Trust started by … Continue reading

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REALNYS.com Asked to Blog

               New Yorkers Against Fracking invited REALNYS  as a blog page. AW members created a new blog page for Responsible Associated Landowners of New York State. Check it out:  www.nyagainstfracking.org  “New Yorkers Against Fracking … Continue reading

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Voters Registration

Are You Registered to Vote? The town of Andes is providing two days for residents to register to vote in the upcoming 2012 election. Residents with a 13731 home and voting zip code can register on Wednesday, October 10th from … Continue reading

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REAL NYS

Check out this great video by area filmmaker Jessica Vecchione about the birth of REAL NYS — The Responsible Associated Landowners of New York State. More info at REALNYS.COM.    

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Stanley Fish on the News from Delaware County…

Lake Woebegone has Garrison Keillor, and Delaware County has Stanley Fish… There is lots afoot here in Andes and beyond… Click here to read more!

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Getting the New Trail Ready in Andes

Our deepest thanks and appreciation to all who have helped create the Andes Rail Trail, especially Ann Roberti, for her untiring leadership and vision, Supervisor Marty Donnelly for his extraordinary commitment and support, the folks from NY Parks and Trails … Continue reading

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