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***Tuesday, August 23rd 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.***
GASLAND Director Josh Fox to Speak at Senator Ball’s Fracking Hearing
Brewster, N.Y. – (08/19/11) – Senator Greg Ball (R, C – Patterson) is pleased to announce thatGASLAND director Josh Fox will be among a group of individuals testifying at next week’s hearing entitled, “Getting the Facts on Fracking.” The hearing will examine the benefits and risks of hydraulic fracturing, also known as “hydrofracking” or “fracking,” in New York State.
Who: NYS Senator Greg Ball
NYS Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
NYS Senator Eric Adams
NYS Senator Tom Duane
NYS Senator Liz Krueger
NYS Senator Malcolm Smith
Josh Fox, Director of GASLAND
Robert Moore, Environmental Advocates of NY
Dr. Jannette Barth, Economist
Craig and Julie Saunter, Residents of Dimock, PA
Craig Stevens, Resident of Silver Lake Township, PA
Dr. Larysa Dyrszka, Pediatrician
James Northrup, Oil & Gas Industry Expert
Natalie Brant, Resident from Western New York
Adrienne Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Claire Sandberg, Frack Action
Paul Gallay, Riverkeeper
Katy Dunlap, Trout Unlimited
Bruce Ferguson, Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy
When: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
9:30 AM-12:45 PM
Press Conference at 9:30 AM
Where: Katonah Public Library
26 Bedford Road
Katonah, N.Y. 10536
For more information or to speak with Senator Ball, please contact Ali Skinner: (845) 200-9716.


