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      • HEMLOCK-CANADICE UMP 2015
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  • INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NATURAL GAS & OIL
    • COMPRESSOR STATIONS
    • FRAC SAND MINING
    • FRACKING WASTE DISPOSAL >
      • AKZO-NOBEL SALT MINE
      • AUBURN, NY
      • EARTHQUAKES
      • HYLAND LANDFILL, ANGELICA, NY
    • GAS STORAGE >
      • LIQUID NATURAL GAS STORAGE AND EXPORT
      • LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS STORAGE
    • PIPELINES
    • SPREADING DRILLING WASTE ON NYS ROADS >
      • BRINE APPROVED FOR USE ON MONROE & NEIGHBORING COUNTY ROADS
    • TRANSPORTING FOSSIL FUELS BY RAIL & BARGE
    • TRANSPORTING FRACKING WASTE BY BARGE
    • WATER WITHDRAWAL >
      • PAINTED POST WATER SUIT >
        • PAINTED POST HEARING IN ROCHESTER 2/24/14
  • NEWS
    • NEW YORK STATE BANS FRACKING! >
      • 101 Reasons to Ban HVHF
    • MONROE COUNTY >
      • BRINE APPROVED FOR USE ON MONROE COUNTY ROADS
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      • TOWN OF BRIGHTON, NY
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      • LOCAL BAN LAWS
    • MAPS
    • FRACKING ART & POETRY >
      • NO FRACK ALMANAC
    • RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS in Fracking Waste
    • BIOFUELS
    • ECONOMICS OF FRACKING
    • EXPORTING NATURAL GAS
    • FRACKING WITH PROPANE
    • Government Resources >
      • INDUSTRY EXEMPTIONS
    • HOME RULE
    • INJECTION WELLS
    • INSURANCE
    • LAW SUITS
    • Leases & Compulsory Integration
    • Legal Resources
    • NY STATE DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION >
      • DEC Commissioner Martens testifies 2/4/13
      • Health Commissioner Shah Testifies 1/30/13
      • NY Assembly Hearing 1/10/13
      • ABOUT THE DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES
      • DEC PROPOSED FRACKING REGS - RESOURCES & ARTICLES
      • DEC SGEIS 2011 FLAWS and OMISSIONS >
        • TESTIMONIES 10/6/11
        • DEC Public Hearings November-December 2011
        • A SAMPLING OF LETTERS TO THE DEC & GOVERNOR
    • Photos & Videos
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  Welcome to R-Cause: Rochesterians Concerned About Unsafe Shale-gas Extraction

2012 PAST EVENTS


Monday, 12/17/12,  7 - 8:30PM
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION IN ITHACA:
Responding to New Fracking Regulations
First Unitarian Church of Ithaca, 306 North Aurora Street, Ithaca 14850

This was live-streamed: http://www.shaleshockmedia.org/2012/12/16/public-meeting-on-responding-to-proposed-new-fracking-regulations/
Dr. Tony Ingraffea and Helen Slottje will explain
• Why the new proposed regulations are important
• What issues the regs cover and what issues they ignore 
• How to frame your concerns most effectively in comments to the DEC 

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Saturday, December 15, 2012  6:30PM – 8:30PM 
Rochester's premiere of the film  
Dear Governor Cuomo 
The Flying Squirrel Community Space 
285 Clarissa St., Rochester, NY 14608
Rochester Food Not Bombs will be serving a free and delicious dinner beginning at 6PM!
Free and open to the public 

Dear Governor Cuomo, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, includes footage directed by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, and features biologist Sandra Steingraber, actor Mark Ruffalo, actress Melissa Leo, and musicians Natalie Merchant, Joan Osborne, Citizen Cope, Medeski Martin, and Wood and The Felice Brothers.Filmmaker. 

John Bowermaster will participate in Q&A after the screening.  
For more info go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/480507151992358/?fref=ts 

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Wednesday, 12/12/12, 7PM
FREE CONFERENCE CALL FOR ALL: 
New Yorkers Against Fracking Conference Call explaining process for submitting comments on the DEC's Proposed Fracking Regulations,  NYAF's plan for maximizing impact of thousands of comments, and plans for January 9, 2013 Albany rally

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FRIDAY, 11/30/12, 7-8:30PM
FRACKING DEBATE:
DOES HYDROFRACKING DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD?
Maxwell Auditorium, Syracuse University 

Debaters:
Paul Gallay
President of Hudson Riverkeeper
Robert Howarth 
David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology and Environmental Biology at Cornell University
Edward Hinchey 
Professional geologist and independent consultant
Tim Whitesell
Supervisor, Town of Binghamton, and President of New York Association of Towns 

Click here to watch debate live:
http://ecowatch.org/2012/fracking-debate-friday-night/

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Thursday, November 15, 2012, 6 PM
DEBATE ON FRACKING
305 Ives Hall, Tower Road

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Panelists For Fracking:
John Holko (President, Lenape Resources)
Tom Shepstone (Campaign Director, Energy in Depth Northeast)
Nancy Schmitt (Cornell parent, Engineer and Energy Investment specialist)

Panelists Against Fracking
Walter Hank (toxics Tageting
Prof. Robert Howarth (Atkinson Professor of Ecology & Environmental Biology)
Bill Podulka (Physicist and Activist)

Organized by the Cornell Forensics Society 

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012  6PM to 6:30PM
ROCHESTER JOINS STATEWIDE INTERFAITH CALL TO BAN FRACKING:
VIGILS TO PROTECT OUR SACRED LAND & WATER

Cobbs Hill Park, Lake Riley @ Culver & 490 Intersection, Rochester, NY 14610
Map for Lake Riley, Cobbs Hill Park: 
http://www.r-cause.net/uploads/8/0/2/5/8025484/cobbs_hill_park_map.pdf

INDY MEDIA COVERAGE: Candlelight Vigil Against Fracking:   http://rochester.indymedia.org/node/96008

CHANNEL 10: Spiritual Call to End Fracking:
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2835088.shtml?cat=565

In Rochester, we gathered for a brief candlelight vigil, with comments/readings by faith leaders and concerned citizens, along with moments of meditative silence. 

ALL are welcome whether or not you have a specific religious affiliation.
Dress for possible chilly, wet weather! 
Candles and protective holder provided. 
Consider bringing a flashlight, too!


RSVP appreciated to help us plan:
Address RSVP, questions or comments to: NHarv@frontier.com

Sponsored by R-CAUSE with many local faith groups participating.
Statewide vigils organized by New Yorkers Against Fracking 
in collaboration with Food & Water Watch

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8PM ET through
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7PM
CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT broadcasts live over the internet
24 HOURS OF REALITY:
The Dirty Weather Report with Al Gore and Others

"Dirty energy has created a world of Dirty Weather. 
Today, climate disruption affects us all. 
And it will take all of us together to solve it."

http://climaterealityproject.org/

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Monday, November 5, 2012 7-9PM
EFFECTS OF HYDROFRACKING ON OUR COMMUNITY
Interlaken (South Seneca) Elementary School Auditorium
8326 Main St., Interlaken, NY 14847

Speakers:
DR. ANTHONY INGRAFFEA
DR. SANDRA STEINGRABER
DR. BILL PODULKA

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/10156711/706684922/name/CCC

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Monday, October 29, 6PM
VIGIL TO PROTECT OUR SACRED LAND AND WATER
Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse 
2 S. Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY map

CNY Faith leaders, Onondaga Nation, local musicians, 
speakers from the anti-fossil fuels/pro-renewable energy and sustainability movement, 
and you! 

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Monday, October 29, 2012 6:30-8PM
A SPIRITUAL CALL TO BAN FRACKING
Delaware Park, Hoyt Lake, next to Marcy Casino
199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo,NY 14222
RSVP ON LINE: 
http://act.foodandwaterwatch.org/site/Calendar/93000422?view=Detail&id=100621

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Sunday, October 28, 2012 3PM
WATER IS LIFE!
A CELEBRATION OF WATER

Rain or Shine!
Chemung River Boat Launch, Grove Street, Elmira, NY

Read the Chemung River Resolution

Event Sponsors:
People for a Healthy Environment, Inc, 
The Committee to Preserve the Finger Lakes
Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition

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Saturday, October 27, 2012 12-3PM
Closing reception for Gloria Betlem's Exhibit: 
THE FINGER LAKES: ABOVE AND BELOW

Livingston Arts, 4 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, NY

at 1:30: "Poetic Encounters", an interactive circle of some of western New York's well known poets concerned about preserving the region including 
John Roche, Professor of Literature, RIT 
Paulette Swartzfager, Professor of Literature,  RIT
Michael Czarnecki, publisher at Foothills Press
Steve Coffman, author and poet
Dwain Wilder, poet
Kathryn Jospe, poet, teacher 
Gretchen Schultz, poet

http://www.geneseesun.com/index.php/livingston566736358/mount-morris/1951-local-artist-concludes-show-of-environmental-paintings

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7pm
HYDROFRACKING: A LANDOWNERS PERSPECTIVE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty Street, Bath 14810

Craig L. Stevens, Featured Speaker
* Marcellus Patriots for Land Rights
* Tea Party Republican   * Highly honored NRA recruiter
* Sixth-generation landowner in Susquehanna County, PA
Learn from someone with leased mineral rights and a pipeline on his property.  

Invite a friend or neighbor.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7pm
HYDROFRACKING: A LANDOWNERS PERSPECTIVE
Avoca Fire Hall, 7 Chase Street, Avoca 14809

Craig L. Stevens, Featured Speaker
* Marcellus Patriots for Land Rights
* Tea Party Republican   * Highly honored NRA recruiter
* Sixth-generation landowner in Susquehanna County, PA

Learn from someone with leased mineral rights and a pipeline on his property.  
Invite a friend or neighbor.

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Friday, 9/21/12, 5-7PM
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
MAKE PEACE, DON'T FRACK!
Cobbs Hill Park, Lake Riley @ Culver & 490 IntersectionRochester NY, 14610
Map of Cobbs Hill Park: http://goo.gl/maps/d7NAt

Speak out to protect our water sources and health from hydrofracking, 
as Gov. Cuomo and regulators are poised to allow this hazardous technology in our state.
Come celebrate the International Day of Peace; claim your power to protect your community through active nonviolent resistance. 
Wear blue to honor the purity of our water and air! 
Be heard—come make a sign or banner voicing your concern, fear, frustration. Bring a white or blue shirt to stencil a message on.
Learn—participate in a direct action training and learn about civil disobedience.
Mourn—take part in a ritual to mourn how current power structures and policymakers mistreat the earth.
Network—meet and join with other concerned community members.

Family-friendly. Bring people of all ages! 
Please support the earth by walking, biking, busing, or carpooling.
Sponsored by the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and other folks who care.

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Sept 10-16, 2012: 
GREENTOPIA 
Ecofest, Music, Art and Film Festival
Visit their website for all the schedules of films, music, etc:
http://greentopiafestival.com/

Sat – Sun , 9/15-9/16/2012:
GREENTOPIA 
ECOFEST
Rochester's High Falls District (map)
Come visit R-CAUSE at the Sierra Club Rochester Regional Group's booth – no-fracking lawn signs and buttons for sale as long as supply lasts, and pick up copies of The Flowback to distribute in your communities.  

http://greentopiafestival.com/ecofest

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Saturday 9/15/2012: 
WATER IS LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL 
The Onondaga Nation Against Fracking
Onondaga Nation Ballfield, Syracuse 

FREE ADMISSION!
A music festival to celebrate community and support the fight against fracking!

Find out what's happening in the fight against fracking from a terrific roster of great speakers!
The festival atmosphere will be completed by good food, info tables, and 
Native arts and crafts for sale. 

For directions and list of speakers and musicians: http://www.facebook.com/events/336120046477175

Also: http://www.onondaganation.org/news/2012/2012_water_is_life.html

For more information contact the Onondaga Nation Communications Office 315-492-1922
Presented by The Onondaga Nation and Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation

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DON'T FRACK NEW YORK
Albany
Saturday-Monday, August 25-27, 2012

Click here for articles, photos, etc: /reports-from-albany-rally-82712.html

PLEASE READ THIS: 
An Urgent Letter from Josh Fox and Sandra Steingraber 
to the 19 Million People of New York State

Monday, 
August 27, 2012 Albany: 
Rally and march begin at 11AM: 
pledge resistance (voluntary) and deliver to the Governor

To join the Rochester carpool, 
respond to this email and let us know if you want to drive or be driven. 
6:15AM: 
Meet at the Bushnell's Basin Park & Ride at routes 490 and 96 near the Goodwill Drop-off Box. 
6:30AM: 
All cars depart to arrive in Albany at 10:30AM.
11:00AM: 
Rally and March begin at the Albany Riverfront Park, Albany,  
across from the Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bridge.

Directions and Parking: 
http://www.dontfrackny.org/faqcontact/

Wear sturdy walking shoes, bring signs, water, and some sustenance!

Saturday-Sunday, 
August 25-26/12, Albany:
Trainings in nonviolent direct action and strategy discussions in location TBA.
Sign up here:
http://www.dontfrackny.org/sign-up/

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GOVERNOR'S DAY AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR:

Thursday, 8/23/12, Syracuse: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpKcGFaNXdpd0lGTHUyaDhDczEyRnc6MQ

http://www.facebook.com/events/350824981660310

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Friday, 8/17/12, Watkins Glen:
REPORT FROM:
ACTION TO STOP GAS STORAGE FACILITY IN FINGER LAKES: 

http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Neighbors-Protests-LPG-Proposal/4jK3BtvE1EanniD-PFmYoQ.cspx

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20120817/NEWS01/308170066/Protesters-rally-Schuyler-against-gas-storage-site?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

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Sat. 8/4/12, 11AM 
HANDS ACROSS THE SAND,
a global event:
Ontario Park Beach at the end of Lake Ave., on the beach at Charlotte, NY. 14612

Once again Hands Across the Sand is gathering to say NO to filthy fuels and YES to
clean energy sources. 

Please bring your own signs and join others around the world to 
shout out for independence from fossil fuels.

For more info about Hands Across the Sand: 
http://www.handsacrossthesand.com/

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Saturday, July 28, 2012 Washington, D.C.
STOP THE FRACK ATTACK RALLY & MARCH

On Saturday, July 28th, the Sierra Club joined with dozens of other organizations 
in a coalition to organize a rally and march to Stop the Frack Attack. 
Five thousand people rallied in Washington, D.C. to move our country towards a more 
sustainable future where drilling for natural gas does not threaten our air and water. 
Like you, these people have sent messages to President Obama, Congress, and the EPA 
about their fracking concerns. This time, we did in person. 

Click here for the reports, video and photos: http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php#

Click here for info about the event: http://www.stopthefrackattack.org/

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

New Yorkers Against Fracking and our allies held
rallies and a call-in day across the state, 
urging our senators to support a statewide ban on fracking:

ROCHESTER RALLY TO BAN FRACKING NOW!
Thursday, June 14, 1-2PM
2300 West Ridge Road, outside Senator Robach's office in Greece, NY 14626

The science is clear that nothing short of a ban on fracking will protect New Yorkers, 
and it's time that our elected officials act in our best interests. 
Air and water pollution from drilling can quickly spread to and 
poison Rochester's food and water sheds.

We rallied outside Senator Joseph Robach's office and 
asked him to support Bill S4220 to BAN fracking in New York State!
 
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Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10AM – 4PM:
A PEOPLE'S HEARING ON FRACKING
Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College, Buffalo 13202

A free all-day event including presentations, a public hearing, workshop, speakers, a hearing with testimony being delivered to elected officials, music, art and more!

For list of speakers, schedule of workshops and to sign up for your speaking slot, click here:
http://www.peopleshearing.com/

Organized by New Yorkers Against Fracking, Burchfield Penney Art Center, and many others.

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From Matt Greacen, President, World Grain Organization:

Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6PM 

200 Complimentary Tickets Remain for Alec Baldwin's Screening of 

GASLAND 
with an Expert Panel Discussion:
WHAT THE FRACK!  
Landmark Theater 362 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202

Join Alec Baldwin, Josh Fox, Dr. Sandra Steingraber, Tony Ingraffea, Kate Hudson  
to uncover the facts about Hydrofracking once and for all! 

After the screening people are making an evening out of the ‘Taste of Syracuse’ event which is spectacular, Food, Music, entertainment and more.

200 complimentary tickets donated by a single individual are  going fast!
Claim your free tickets right away: 

Email Kathy@natures-chemistry.com or call Joanne Perry or Kathy Cioci at Nature’s Chemistry 315-685-2310 for your complimentary tickets.

Note: Every seat has to be filled. Please make absolutely sure that if you request a complimentary ticket, that you definitely attend. 

http://www.worldgrainorganization.org/?pVar=384

Proceeds will be contributed to Project Haiti and NYSAFE (New York Sustainable Agriculture and Frack-Free Energy)

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May 31 - July 12, 2012   solo show 
GLORIA BETLEM
THE FINGER LAKES: ABOVE AND BELOW
The Gallery at Wood Library, Canandaigua, NY
OPENING RECEPTION May 31, 6-8 PM

Livonia Artist and educator, Gloria Betlem, expresses her love of the Finger Lakes through her art in an exhibit which is being displayed around the region.  
This unique body of work includes eleven paintings, one for each of the Finger lakes, integrating an aerial view with iconic and personal imagery related to each lake. Running below this work is a representation  illustrating the geological beds and how injected fracking chemicals from horizontal hydraulic fracturing wells, travel through the shale beds and out into aquifer, water wells, lakes and rivers. Geologists and other specialists were Betlem's mentors to ensure the information was correct. The viewer can get a clear picture of the beauty our region holds, along with an understanding of what the consequences could be if fracking is allowed here. Other landscape paintings of the Finger Lakes will be included in her exhibit to round out the Finger Lakes experience.

Visit Gloria's website: 
http://web.mac.com/globeing/Gloria_Betlem/Gloria_Betlem,_Welcome.html

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 5-7PM
GAS PIPELINES: WHAT MUNICIPALITIES NEED TO KNOW

Presenters:
Sharon Anderson
Environmental Program Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
Jim Austin
Environmental Certification and Compliance, State of NY Department of Public Service
Deborah Goldberg
Managing Attorney, Earthjustice Northeast Regional Office
Meghan Thoreau
Planner, Southern Tier Central regional Planning and Development Board

The Borg Warner Room in the Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Free and Open to the Public!
Presented and co-Sponsored by 
Tompkins County Council of Governments and 
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County

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Tuesday, May 15,2012
Join Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Merchant and others in Albany for 
AN UNFORGETTABLE RALLY & CONCERT
on behalf of New Yorkers Against Fracking
to call on our elected leaders to protect our health and water by banning fracking in New York.


The Rally (free):
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
Where: The West Capitol Lawn, Albany, NY
Featuring: Performers and music from the concert as well as experts, elected officials, grassroots organizations, and other notable people in the movement against fracking.

The Concert: 
Purchase tickets online www.theegg.org starting Monday, April 23. 
When: Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Where: The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223.

Tickets for the concert: purchase pre-sale tickets for $40 before general sales start on Monday. You can pre-order tickets by calling (518)-473-1845 today Saturday, 4/21, from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM. You will be asked by a ticketing agent to provide a password. The Password is: No Fracking. 

Tickets for college students and seniors (over 65) are $20 plus ticketing fees. Simply tell the ticketing agent that you are a student or a senior citizen. College students must provide school I.D. on the night of the concert. There are a limited number of “Pit” tickets for $150. All tickets will also be available online at www.theegg.org starting Monday, April 23. 

Transportation via buses and carpools will be organized from across the state in the coming weeks.

The concert and rally are presented by the New Yorkers Against Fracking coalition in partnership with the Finger Lakes Clean Waters Initiative. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1534873780084399/?context=create&previousaction=create&source=49&sid_create=2750992984

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012  6PM to 6:30PM
ROCHESTER JOINS STATEWIDE INTERFAITH CALL TO BAN FRACKING:
VIGILS TO PROTECT OUR SACRED LAND & WATER

Cobbs Hill Park, Lake Riley @ Culver & 490 Intersection, Rochester, NY 14610
Map for Lake Riley, Cobbs Hill Park: 
http://www.r-cause.net/uploads/8/0/2/5/8025484/cobbs_hill_park_map.pdf

INDY MEDIA COVERAGE: Candlelight Vigil Against Fracking:   http://rochester.indymedia.org/node/96008

CHANNEL 10: Spiritual Call to End Fracking:
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2835088.shtml?cat=565

In Rochester, we gathered for a brief candlelight vigil, with comments/readings by faith leaders and concerned citizens, along with moments of meditative silence. 

ALL are welcome whether or not you have a specific religious affiliation.
Dress for possible chilly, wet weather! 
Candles and protective holder provided. 
Consider bringing a flashlight, too!

RSVP appreciated to help us plan:
Address RSVP, questions or comments to: NHarv@frontier.com

Sponsored by R-CAUSE with many local faith groups participating.
Statewide vigils organized by New Yorkers Against Fracking 
in collaboration with Food & Water Watch

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8PM ET through
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7PM
CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT broadcasts live over the internet
24 HOURS OF REALITY:
The Dirty Weather Report with Al Gore and Others

"Dirty energy has created a world of Dirty Weather. 
Today, climate disruption affects us all. 
And it will take all of us together to solve it."

http://climaterealityproject.org/

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Monday, November 5, 2012 7-9PM
EFFECTS OF HYDROFRACKING ON OUR COMMUNITY
Interlaken (South Seneca) Elementary School Auditorium
8326 Main St., Interlaken, NY 14847

Speakers:
DR. ANTHONY INGRAFFEA
DR. SANDRA STEINGRABER
DR. BILL PODULKA

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/10156711/706684922/name/CCC

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Monday, October 29, 6PM
VIGIL TO PROTECT OUR SACRED LAND AND WATER
Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse 
2 S. Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY map

CNY Faith leaders, Onondaga Nation, local musicians, 
speakers from the anti-fossil fuels/pro-renewable energy and sustainability movement, 
and you! 

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Monday, October 29, 2012 6:30-8PM
A SPIRITUAL CALL TO BAN FRACKING
Delaware Park, Hoyt Lake, next to Marcy Casino
199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo,NY 14222
RSVP ON LINE: 
http://act.foodandwaterwatch.org/site/Calendar/93000422?view=Detail&id=100621

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Sunday, October 28, 2012 3PM
WATER IS LIFE!
A CELEBRATION OF WATER

Rain or Shine!
Chemung River Boat Launch, Grove Street, Elmira, NY

Read the Chemung River Resolution

Event Sponsors:
People for a Healthy Environment, Inc, 
The Committee to Preserve the Finger Lakes
Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition

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Saturday, October 27, 2012 12-3PM
Closing reception for Gloria Betlem's Exhibit: 
THE FINGER LAKES: ABOVE AND BELOW
Livingston Arts, 4 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, NY

at 1:30: "Poetic Encounters", an interactive circle of some of western New York's well known poets concerned about preserving the region including 
John Roche, Professor of Literature, RIT 
Paulette Swartzfager, Professor of Literature,  RIT
Michael Czarnecki, publisher at Foothills Press
Steve Coffman, author and poet
Dwain Wilder, poet
Kathryn Jospe, poet, teacher 
Gretchen Schultz, poet

http://www.geneseesun.com/index.php/livingston566736358/mount-morris/1951-local-artist-concludes-show-of-environmental-paintings

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7pm
HYDROFRACKING: A LANDOWNERS PERSPECTIVE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty Street, Bath 14810

Craig L. Stevens, Featured Speaker
* Marcellus Patriots for Land Rights
* Tea Party Republican   * Highly honored NRA recruiter
* Sixth-generation landowner in Susquehanna County, PA
Learn from someone with leased mineral rights and a pipeline on his property.  

Invite a friend or neighbor.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7pm
HYDROFRACKING: A LANDOWNERS PERSPECTIVE
Avoca Fire Hall, 7 Chase Street, Avoca 14809

Craig L. Stevens, Featured Speaker
* Marcellus Patriots for Land Rights
* Tea Party Republican   * Highly honored NRA recruiter
* Sixth-generation landowner in Susquehanna County, PA

Learn from someone with leased mineral rights and a pipeline on his property.  
Invite a friend or neighbor.

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Friday, 9/21/12, 5-7PM
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
MAKE PEACE, DON'T FRACK!
Cobbs Hill Park, Lake Riley @ Culver & 490 IntersectionRochester NY, 14610
Map of Cobbs Hill Park: http://goo.gl/maps/d7NAt

Speak out to protect our water sources and health from hydrofracking, 
as Gov. Cuomo and regulators are poised to allow this hazardous technology in our state.
Come celebrate the International Day of Peace; claim your power to protect your community through active nonviolent resistance. 
Wear blue to honor the purity of our water and air! 
Be heard—come make a sign or banner voicing your concern, fear, frustration. Bring a white or blue shirt to stencil a message on.
Learn—participate in a direct action training and learn about civil disobedience.
Mourn—take part in a ritual to mourn how current power structures and policymakers mistreat the earth.
Network—meet and join with other concerned community members.

Family-friendly. Bring people of all ages! 
Please support the earth by walking, biking, busing, or carpooling.
Sponsored by the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and other folks who care.

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Sept 10-16, 2012: 
GREENTOPIA 
Ecofest, Music, Art and Film Festival
Visit their website for all the schedules of films, music, etc:
http://greentopiafestival.com/

Sat – Sun , 9/15-9/16/2012:
GREENTOPIA 
ECOFEST
Rochester's High Falls District (map)
Come visit R-CAUSE at the Sierra Club Rochester Regional Group's booth – no-fracking lawn signs and buttons for sale as long as supply lasts, and pick up copies of The Flowback to distribute in your communities.  

http://greentopiafestival.com/ecofest

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Saturday 9/15/2012: 
WATER IS LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL 
The Onondaga Nation Against Fracking
Onondaga Nation Ballfield, Syracuse 

FREE ADMISSION!
A music festival to celebrate community and support the fight against fracking!

Find out what's happening in the fight against fracking from a terrific roster of great speakers!
The festival atmosphere will be completed by good food, info tables, and 
Native arts and crafts for sale. 

For directions and list of speakers and musicians: http://www.facebook.com/events/336120046477175
Also: http://www.onondaganation.org/news/2012/2012_water_is_life.html

For more information contact the Onondaga Nation Communications Office 315-492-1922
Presented by The Onondaga Nation and Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation

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DON'T FRACK NEW YORK
Albany
Saturday-Monday, August 25-27, 2012

Click here for articles, photos, etc: /reports-from-albany-rally-82712.html

PLEASE READ THIS: 
An Urgent Letter from Josh Fox and Sandra Steingraber 
to the 19 Million People of New York State

Monday, 
August 27, 2012 Albany: 
Rally and march begin at 11AM: 
pledge resistance (voluntary) and deliver to the Governor

To join the Rochester carpool, 
respond to this email and let us know if you want to drive or be driven. 
6:15AM: 
Meet at the Bushnell's Basin Park & Ride at routes 490 and 96 near the Goodwill Drop-off Box. 
6:30AM: 
All cars depart to arrive in Albany at 10:30AM.
11:00AM: 
Rally and March begin at the Albany Riverfront Park, Albany,  
across from the Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bridge.

Directions and Parking: 
http://www.dontfrackny.org/faqcontact/

Wear sturdy walking shoes, bring signs, water, and some sustenance!

Saturday-Sunday, 
August 25-26/12, Albany:
Trainings in nonviolent direct action and strategy discussions in location TBA.
Sign up here:
http://www.dontfrackny.org/sign-up/

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GOVERNOR'S DAY AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR:
Thursday, 8/23/12, Syracuse: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpKcGFaNXdpd0lGTHUyaDhDczEyRnc6MQ

http://www.facebook.com/events/350824981660310

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Friday, 8/17/12, Watkins Glen:
REPORT FROM:
ACTION TO STOP GAS STORAGE FACILITY IN FINGER LAKES: 

http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Neighbors-Protests-LPG-Proposal/4jK3BtvE1EanniD-PFmYoQ.cspx

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20120817/NEWS01/308170066/Protesters-rally-Schuyler-against-gas-storage-site?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

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Sat. 8/4/12, 11AM 
HANDS ACROSS THE SAND,
a global event:
Ontario Park Beach at the end of Lake Ave., on the beach at Charlotte, NY. 14612

Once again Hands Across the Sand is gathering to say NO to filthy fuels and YES to
clean energy sources. 
Please bring your own signs and join others around the world to 
shout out for independence from fossil fuels.

For more info about Hands Across the Sand: 
http://www.handsacrossthesand.com/

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Saturday, July 28, 2012 Washington, D.C.
STOP THE FRACK ATTACK RALLY & MARCH

On Saturday, July 28th, the Sierra Club joined with dozens of other organizations 
in a coalition to organize a rally and march to Stop the Frack Attack. 
Five thousand people rallied in Washington, D.C. to move our country towards a more 
sustainable future where drilling for natural gas does not threaten our air and water. 
Like you, these people have sent messages to President Obama, Congress, and the EPA 
about their fracking concerns. This time, we did in person. 

Click here for the reports, video and photos: http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php#

Click here for info about the event: http://www.stopthefrackattack.org/

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Thursday, June 14, 2012
New Yorkers Against Fracking and our allies held
rallies and a call-in day across the state, 
urging our senators to support a statewide ban on fracking:

ROCHESTER RALLY TO BAN FRACKING NOW!
Thursday, June 14, 1-2PM
2300 West Ridge Road, outside Senator Robach's office in Greece, NY 14626

The science is clear that nothing short of a ban on fracking will protect New Yorkers, 
and it's time that our elected officials act in our best interests. 
Air and water pollution from drilling can quickly spread to and 
poison Rochester's food and water sheds.

We rallied outside Senator Joseph Robach's office and 
asked him to support Bill S4220 to BAN fracking in New York State! 

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Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10AM – 4PM:
A PEOPLE'S HEARING ON FRACKING
Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo State College, Buffalo 13202

A free all-day event including presentations, a public hearing, workshop, speakers, a hearing with testimony being delivered to elected officials, music, art and more!

For list of speakers, schedule of workshops and to sign up for your speaking slot, click here:
http://www.peopleshearing.com/

Organized by New Yorkers Against Fracking, Burchfield Penney Art Center, and many others.

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From Matt Greacen, President, World Grain Organization:
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6PM 
200 Complimentary Tickets Remain for Alec Baldwin's Screening of 

GASLAND 
with an Expert Panel Discussion:
WHAT THE FRACK!  
Landmark Theater 362 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202

Join Alec Baldwin, Josh Fox, Dr. Sandra Steingraber, Tony Ingraffea, Kate Hudson  
to uncover the facts about Hydrofracking once and for all! 

After the screening people are making an evening out of the ‘Taste of Syracuse’ event which is spectacular, Food, Music, entertainment and more.

200 complimentary tickets donated by a single individual are  going fast!
Claim your free tickets right away: 

Email Kathy@natures-chemistry.com or call Joanne Perry or Kathy Cioci at Nature’s Chemistry 315-685-2310 for your complimentary tickets.

Note: Every seat has to be filled. Please make absolutely sure that if you request a complimentary ticket, that you definitely attend. 

http://www.worldgrainorganization.org/?pVar=384
Proceeds will be contributed to Project Haiti and NYSAFE (New York Sustainable Agriculture and Frack-Free Energy)

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May 31 - July 12, 2012   solo show 
GLORIA BETLEM
THE FINGER LAKES: ABOVE AND BELOW
The Gallery at Wood Library, Canandaigua, NY
OPENING RECEPTION May 31, 6-8 PM

Livonia Artist and educator, Gloria Betlem, expresses her love of the Finger Lakes through her art in an exhibit which is being displayed around the region.  
This unique body of work includes eleven paintings, one for each of the Finger lakes, integrating an aerial view with iconic and personal imagery related to each lake. Running below this work is a representation  illustrating the geological beds and how injected fracking chemicals from horizontal hydraulic fracturing wells, travel through the shale beds and out into aquifer, water wells, lakes and rivers. Geologists and other specialists were Betlem's mentors to ensure the information was correct. The viewer can get a clear picture of the beauty our region holds, along with an understanding of what the consequences could be if fracking is allowed here. Other landscape paintings of the Finger Lakes will be included in her exhibit to round out the Finger Lakes experience.

Visit Gloria's website: 
http://web.mac.com/globeing/Gloria_Betlem/Gloria_Betlem,_Welcome.html

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 5-7PM
GAS PIPELINES: WHAT MUNICIPALITIES NEED TO KNOW
The Borg Warner Room in the Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

​Presenters:

Sharon Anderson
Environmental Program Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
Jim Austin
Environmental Certification and Compliance, State of NY Department of Public Service
Deborah Goldberg
Managing Attorney, Earthjustice Northeast Regional Office
Meghan Thoreau
Planner, Southern Tier Central regional Planning and Development Board

Free and Open to the Public!
Presented and co-Sponsored by 
Tompkins County Council of Governments and 
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Join Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Merchant and others in Albany for 
AN UNFORGETTABLE RALLY & CONCERT
on behalf of New Yorkers Against Fracking
to call on our elected leaders to protect our health and water by banning fracking in New York.

The Rally (free):
When: Tuesday, May 15th at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
Where: The West Capitol Lawn, Albany, NY
Featuring: Performers and music from the concert as well as experts, elected officials, grassroots organizations, and other notable people in the movement against fracking.

The Concert 
Purchase tickets online www.theegg.org starting Monday, April 23. 
When: Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Where: The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223.

Tickets for the concert: purchase pre-sale tickets for $40 before general sales start on Monday. You can pre-order tickets by calling (518)-473-1845 today Saturday, 4/21, from 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM. You will be asked by a ticketing agent to provide a password. The Password is: No Fracking. 

Tickets for college students and seniors (over 65) are $20 plus ticketing fees. Simply tell the ticketing agent that you are a student or a senior citizen. College students must provide school I.D. on the night of the concert. There are a limited number of “Pit” tickets for $150. All tickets will also be available online at www.theegg.org starting Monday, April 23. 

Transportation via buses and carpools will be organized from across the state in the coming weeks.

The concert and rally are presented by the New Yorkers Against Fracking coalition in partnership with the Finger Lakes Clean Waters Initiative. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1534873780084399/?context=create&previousaction=create&source=49&sid_create=2750992984