Joseph P. Addabbo Jr's posts related to Environment

NYS SENATOR JOSEPH P. ADDABBO, JR. STATEMENT ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Queens, NY, November 30, 2011 -- With our state on the cusp of venturing into uncharted territory with a natural gas drilling technique known as high-volume hydraulic fracturing – also commonly referred to as “hydrofracking” – Governor Andrew Cuomo, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and elected officials need to be well-versed and prepared for the serious ramifications our environment may encounter, and possible changes to our way of life, should hydrofracking fluids contaminate our water supply. I applaud the DEC’s efforts to host and consid

ADDABBO SIGNS ON TO LEGISLATION HALTING ISSUANCE OF HYDROFRACKING PERMITS

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Queens, NY, February 7, 2012 -- In an effort to ensure that the State Legislature and other interested parties receive all of the information they need to determine the ultimate pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens) has given his support to legislation (S.6261) that would suspend the issuance of new permits for this form of natural gas drilling in New York State until June 2013.

Free Recycling Day - Sunday, April 15th

Recycling Day

Sunday, April 15^th

Event information

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Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 10:00 - 15:00

Forest Park Bandshell Parking Lot

Forest Park Drive, One block west of Woodhaven Blvd

Woodhaven, NY 11421

Phone: 718-738-1111

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Location

Forest Park Bandshell Parking Lot

Forest Park Drive, One block west of Woodhaven Blvd

Woodhaven, NY 11421

United States

Phone: 718-738-1111

40° 42' 39.7368" N, 73° 51' 32.724" W

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ADDABBO, MILLER COLLECT TONS FOR THEIR 5th RECYCLING DAY

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Thousands of Pounds Collected at Free Recycling Event in Forest Park, Woodhaven

ADDABBO PARTICIPATES IN EARTH DAY FORUM ON HYDROFRACKING IN ALBANY

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Queens, NY May 1, 2012 -- Calling it “a fitting way to recognize Earth Day and keep the health and future of our environment on the front burner,” New York State Senator Joseph P.

ADDABBO, AVELLA MEET ANTI-FRACKING ACTIVIST/ACTOR MARK RUFFALO IN ALBANY

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Queens, NY, May 29, 2012 – NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (at right), and State Senator Tony Avella (middle) share a moment with actor and activist Mark Ruf...falo (at left) to discuss the issue of hydrofracking, the controversial process of drilling for natural gas upstate using water and chemicals. All three have voiced their opposition to the process. Ruffalo currently plays the role of the Hulk in the megahit summer blockbuster movie, The Avengers. Follow Senator Addabbo online at http://addabbo@nysenate.gov or on Facebook at 'Senator Joe Addabbo'.# # #-- Judy Close, Press SecretaryNYS Senator Joseph P.