This is an important opportunity to demand a BAN to this practice in NYS.

Many have celebrated the recent moratorium bill passed in the NYS Senate. It is not a a law, and has not even passed the Assembly and been signed by the Governor.

We need a BAN, not a moratorium. If elected officials think it is dangerous, why not pass a BAN now? Or they could introduce the Ban law at least. All the other talk about how they will sue, or only if it is safe, etc etc is a distraction, don’t fall for it!

Many savvy environmentalists are concerned that the moratorium bill was drafted in part by the polluting industry to slow down the movement and progress being made for a BAN.

Many “green” groups are going along with that strategy, ready to declare victory and solicit more contributions for their “action”. I

n the meantime they will try to broker a deal to have “safe” drilling in “some” parts of the state.

Sign up for the hearing and say: “What is the PLAN for a BAN?”
Town Hall:
Hydrofracking & Natural Gas Drilling in New York State

Tuesday, August 24th , 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
199 Chambers Street
(Between Greenwich St & West Side Highway)

At this public meeting, residents will have the opportunity to comment on the proven health and environmental dangers of hydraulic drilling.

While the EPA is holding hearings elsewhere in the State, none have been proposed for New York City. This town hall will provide you an important opportunity to raise your questions and concerns about how to get a state-wide BAN on toxic gas drilling and our food and watersheds are not destroyed.

Please RSVP Friday, August 20th to:
events@council.nyc.gov or (212) 788-6871