Category: Politics

Live Debate Today, New York’s 19th Congressional District, John Faso & Zephyr Teachout

Today at 1pm, there will be a live debate between the two candidates running for New York’s 19th Congressional district seat. The candidates are Republican John Faso and Democrat Zephyr Teachout. The race to replace retiring GOP Congressman Chris Gibson is one of the most closely-watched in the state and country.

The debate by WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, at The Linda in Albany, will be hosted by WAMC’s President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock — anchor of WAMC’s Congressional Corner segment — co-moderated by WAMC’s Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne, and Times Union state editor Casey Seiler. The debate, which will be broadcast live over WAMC’s 29 radio frequencies can also be heard online at wamc.org

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Anti-Fracking Rally in Albany Today

A diverse coalition of anti-fracking organizations are organizing a rally to send Governor Cuomo a simple message: Don’t Frack New York! At the rally, hundreds of people will take a pledge to take nonviolent action if Cuomo moves forward with his plan to frack New York.

Join author and activist Bill McKibben, filmmaker Josh Fox (Gasland), Sandra Steingraber and other movement leaders. Participants will have a chance to pledge escalating nonviolent resistance to fracking, and to deliver those pledges to Governor Cuomo’s office. 

What: Don’t Frack New York Rally
When: Monday, August 27, 11 a.m.
Where: March begins at Albany Riverfront Park, Albany, New York

Rally Against Fracking in Albany Tomorrow

As Governor Cuomo is nearing a decision on whether to open New York to fracking, the momentum is building for him to issue a statewide ban.

Last week, more than 200,000 petition signatures — including from over 30,000 CREDO Action members — were delivered to the Governor.1

To keep the pressure building, there’s going to be a huge rally in Albany on Tuesday, featuring actors Mark Ruffalo and Mellisa Leo, with music by Natalie Merchant and many others.

WHEN: Tuesday (May 15, 2012)
TIME: 4:30 PM
WHERE: The West Capitol Lawn
Washington Ave and South Swan St
Albany, NY 12210 (Map)

Tasty Plans For Hudson

Word on the Street, a great blog about Hudson, NY, is reporting on the proposed plans to turn the lot at 347 Warren Street into an outdoor food court with multiple food trucks and a beer garden. Apparently, the project architect and owner of 3FortySeven (347 Warren Street) shop, Michael Davis, has already presented his plan to the Hudson Planning Commission for approval.  The commission asked for more detailed renderings and will meet again to review those renderings at City Hall on April 11 at 7 p.m.

Here is one of the renderings already presented

I’ve eaten at the  Tortillaville Truck, which was in the lot last year, and thoroughly enjoyed the food and outdoor eating experience. I really hope the above plan is passed in time for the upcoming season. The Hudson Planning Commission would be fools not to pass this plan.

 

Barbara Bush Speaks Out In Support of Marriage Equality

Barbara Bush, daughter of George W. Bush, has recorded a video for New Yorkers for Marriage Equality. In the video she vocalizes her support for marriage equality in NY. I think it’s great to see more young Republicans speaking out in support of marriage equality. I wasn’t aware that Ms. Bush lived in NY, were you?

Here is the video.