Monthly Archives: October 2011

Bloomberg Pushes Back on Opposition to the Pipeline

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

At this morning’s press conference (Bloomberg speaks out on Cuomo’s position on hydrofracking | Capital New York), in response to questions about The New York Times coverage of Thursday’s Spectra pipeline hearing, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg used the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Covers the Spectra Pipeline

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

The first major media coverage of the pipeline hit newsstands today, with an article by Times reporter, Mireya Navarro, who attended last Thursday’s hearing. The article generated enough buzz to be included in the NYToday news highlights and created a flurry of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street and Mark Ruffalo Join March to Oct. 20th Spectra Hearing–West Village Unanimous: No to Pipeline

Posted on October 22, 2011 by
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Citizens opposed to the proposed Spectra Energy pipeline packed the auditorium at P.S. 41 for the October 20th FERC hearing in the West Village. Marchers, led by a coalition from Occupy Wall Street, United for Action, and Sane Energy Project, were joined … Continue reading →

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What to do RIGHT NOW

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

1) Give yourself a hand! We have all been fighting long and hard to make sure this pipeline never casts its dangerous shadow over the Metro area. The response to FERC has been overwhelmingly opposed to this pipeline: Comments continue … Continue reading →

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New Public Service Announcement

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Local students and filmmakers donated their time to create this wonderful PSA against the Spectra pipeline. Please help us get it out there! Spectra Pipeline Manhattan-Side PSA – YouTube Special thanks to producer Gabrielle Engh and everyone who participated!

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Special Delivery? Spectra pipeline could bring radon to NYC stoves

Posted on October 9, 2011 by
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BREAKING NEWS  Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter has issued a press release: Professor James W. Ring, Professor Emeritus of nuclear physics at Hamilton College, has confirmed, in his testimony to the NYS DEC, the dangers of inhaled radon and the likelihood that shale gas extracted from the Marcellus … Continue reading →

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Pipeline fuels heated debate at Community Board meeting

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

The Villager covered last week’s CB2 hearing on the Spectra pipeline: Regarding safety, one member of the audience demanded, “How can we trust you?” CB2 committee chair, Jason Mansfield, said about the environmental review, “I don’t think they really made the case that … Continue reading →

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Final Public Hearing, Thursday Oct 20th in West Village

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

IMPORTANT! If you oppose the Spectra pipeline, it is crucial that you attend the upcoming FERC hearing and submit comments. The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 20th, 7pm, at P.S. 41, Greenwich Village School Auditorium, 116 West 11th Street NYC 10011. … Continue reading →

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