Hundreds turn out for Algonquin pipeline hearing

Elizabeth Ganga – lohud.com CORTLANDT – Opponents of an expanded natural gas pipeline running through Rockland, Westchester and Putnam counties struggled to be heard Monday evening over a rally by union supporters of the Spectra Energy project before a hearing on the environmental study. Read the full article

Officials ask for new Algonquin pipeline study

By David Giambusso – capitalnewyork.com Dozens of local elected officials on Monday asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reconsider its draft environmental impact statement on the expansion of the Algonquin gas pipeline, saying it ignored significant environmental concerns. Read the full article

Time Is Running Out for Activists to Halt Fracked Gas Pipeline Into NY, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts

By Ellen Cantarow – Truthout Unless an extension is granted, concerned citizens have only until September 29 to comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about the Algonquin Pipeline Extension pushing fracked gas through sensitive regions in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island – creating environmental and nuclear hazards. Read the full article

Editorial: Big pipeline needs deep review

TJN – lohud.com Spectra Energy’s moving apace with a plan to expand its pipeline from Ramapo to Stony Point, under the Hudson, and through Westchester and Putnam. Federal approvals and hearings are underway for Spectra Energy’s Algonquin Incremental Market Project — called AIM. Read the full article  

Hen Hud Board Asks for Further Review of Algonquin/Spectra Pipeline

by  Ann Moritz Chesnut, Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch Cites proximity to schools and multiple safety concerns. The Hendrick Hudson School Board has approved a resolution regarding the proposed Algonquin/Spectra Gas pipeline project. In a resolution passed unanimously by the Board on September 10, the District asked both the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the New York State Department…

Letter: Pipeline expansion plan poses potential threat

By Susan Van Dolsen – www.lohud.com Many Westchester County residents are unaware of Spectra Energy’s huge 42-inch high-pressure gas pipeline expansion proposed only 1,500 feet from the Indian Point nuclear power plant, near elementary schools, parks, houses of worship and homes. Read the full article

Somers Town Board approves stricter review of pipeline

By Bob Dumas – www.yoursomers.com A grassroots citizens’ organization says that the Town of Somers has “dodged a bullet” and is currently not part of a plan to expand a gas pipeline through Northern Westchester County. However, the group says that could easily change and it is trying to educate the community about the project, which…