Category Archives: Legislation

What To Do When the Pipeline Rep Comes Calling

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

Andes Works! member Bob Lidsky owns property that is on the route of the proposed Constitution Pipeline. Here is his response to the company’s offer to buy a right of way — please read if you or anyone you know … Continue reading →

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Andes Works! Supports the Belleayre Resort!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

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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Stanley Fish on the Ban in Andes in the New York Times!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

A year and a half ago, Stanley Fish, who is a part-time resident of Andes, wrote a beautiful column about how the community had come together to question the wisdom of fracking in our magical little town. (You can read … Continue reading →

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Please Comment! Urgent!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

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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Voters Registration

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

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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RealNYS.com Announced at Rally in Albany

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

On August 27th, over 1,000 people gathered at the Anti Fracking rally in Albany.     Bill Feldman, member of Andes Works! and founder of Responsible Associated Landowners of NY State (REALNYS),  gave a powerful speech against Fracking,  encouraging the people of New … Continue reading →

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Andes is a Frack-Free Zone!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Thank you!!! Our deep thanks to Andes Town Supervisor Marty Donnelly and the Andes Town Board members who voted to pass a moratorium on heavy industry on fracking for six months as the Board watches legal processes on banning around … Continue reading →

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Albany votes to ban fracking

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

City of Albany has banned fracking. Over a hundred testified at the Common Council Meeting in favor of the gas drilling ban Monday night. But some local businesses fear fracking will hurt the local economy. Albany is now the second major city … Continue reading →

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Many officials hold leases with shale drillers

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Monday October 17, 2011 Many officials hold leases with shale drillers By Janice Crompton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette During a contentious meeting in South Fayette last week, the township’s zoning hearing board delayed a decision about a challenge mounted … Continue reading →

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