Cuomo says health study could speed up fracking decision
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he supports his administration’s internal health review on hydrofracking in New York, and he says it could even hasten the gas drilling process in the state, should fracking...
View ArticleProgress slow on fracking health review
Hydrofracking could once again be delayed in New York, unless the state Health Commissioner is able to complete requirements to contract with outside health experts and conduct a health review by...
View ArticleCuomo: State to miss fracking deadline on Thursday
The state’s environmental agency confirms it will miss a key deadline and delay approval of hydrofracking in New York once again. Anti-fracking forces see an opportunity in the new delay, while those...
View ArticleLegal experts say fracking decision delay could be smart move
A legal expert says that the Cuomo administration’s move to delay for another 90 days the decision on whether to allow hydrofracking in New York makes sense. Meanwhile, some health care professionals...
View ArticleWill there be fracking by February?
The Cuomo Administration could be headed toward approval of hydrofracking in New York by the end of February, when a 90-day extension on a rule making process ends.The review process for fracking has...
View ArticleReport from state Health Department says fracking could be done safely
A document from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration assessing the health impacts of hydrofracking, written less than a year ago, says the gas drilling process is likely safe if proper precautions are...
View ArticleDEC may miss deadline for fracking regulations
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens suggested Monday that the state may miss a February 27 deadline to complete» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleOntario County nursing home sale approved
Ontario County is moving forward with the privatization of its nursing home. The board of supervisors voted last week to accept a $2 million bid for the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAnti-fracking group sues NY Department of Health
It’s been nearly a year since the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state health commissioner would conduct a review to determine» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUPDATE: North Country Children's Clinic gets last-minute rescue
A last-minute deal was struck Thursday to rescue a long-standing health care safety net for needy north country children. The North Country Childrens» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePublic helps shape state study on health patterns near Air Brake site
Earlier this week, a researcher from the state Health Department met with Watertown residents from the neighborhood near the New York Air Brake plant. The» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCuomo wary of wider marijuana legalization
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who plans to introduce a limited program for medical marijuana in his State of the State speech Wednesday, says he does not see it...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSt. Joseph's Hospital responds to allegation of patient abuse
Updated, 3:40 p.m.: St. Joseph's Hospital is responding to allegations of misbehavior against a former doctor, saying it reacted quickly and thoroughly...» E-Mail This
View ArticleOnondaga County Medical Society calls health program realignment a poor decision
The Onondaga County Medical Society has taken an official stance against the proposed realignment of the Human Services Division of Onondaga County's...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMedical marijuana becomes legal in New York
New York is now the 23rd state to allow medical marijuana, now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law. But, it will be some time before...» E-Mail This
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