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Congressman Maurice Hinchey has written Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, asking her to review an internal EPA decision to allow hydraulic fracturing in the New York City Watershed. It was reported by The New York Times last Thursday that internal versions of... Read More.

Forty-one percent of New Yorkers say that the overall quality of life for most people they know has gotten worse over the last ten years, while 39 percent say things have stayed about the same and only 19 percent believe things have gotten better,... Read More.

Steven Pieper, 23, of the Town of Clay has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. Pieper pleaded guilty last month to a charge of murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend 20-year-old Jenni-Lyn Watson. During Pieper's sentencing, the Judge said, "You deserve to... Read More.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced results of in-stream water quality monitoring for radioactive material in seven of the state’s rivers. All samples showed levels at or below the normal naturally occurring background levels of radioactivity. The tests were conducted in November and December of... Read More.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a major settlement that will refund money to more than 5,000 New Yorkers across the state who were defrauded by a deceptive debt settlement company. Freedom Debt Relief misled debt-saddled consumers about the amount of money they would save... Read More.

The Town of Clay man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last November will be sentenced Tuesday. As part of a plea deal, Steven Pieper, 21, faces 23 years to life in prison. Pieper pleaded guilty last month to a charge of murder in the death of... Read More.