hydrofracking News

Top New York Court to Decide Whether Towns Can Ban Fracking

New York’s highest court agreed to decide whether towns and cities have the power to pass anti-fracking laws. The Court of Appeals in Albany today said it will hear arguments in lawsuits seeking to block drilling bans passed by the …

New York’s Highest Court to Hear Appeals in Fracking Cases

New York’s highest court will hear appeals in cases related to anti-fracking laws passed in two towns that were upheld by lower courts. The Court of Appeals in Albany will review decisions where the intermediate level courts rejected arguments by …

Fracking Companies Silence Water Complaints With Sealed Settlements

Chris and Stephanie Hallowich were sure drilling for natural gas near their Pennsylvania home was to blame for the headaches, burning eyes and sore throats they suffered after the work began. The companies insisted hydraulic fracturing — the technique they …

IIABNY Launches Hydrofracking Task Force

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of N.Y. Inc. recently launched a hydrofracking task force to examine insurance coverage issues and to assist New York region’s agents and brokers. IIABNY’s hydrofracking task force will hold its first meeting on October 3, …