State officials seek more information from Chesapeake Energy on plans for a waste water disposal well near Keuka Lake; EPA, DEC will coordinate technical reviews of the plans; more permits may be required.
Opponents to the proposed Pulteney disposal well are doing their own research into ways to keep waste water from Marcellus Shale Natural Gas exploration from the Keuka Lake area. A law prohibiting transport of nuclear waste may play a part in the strategy.
Chesapeake Appalachia wants to convert a depleted natural gas well in Pulteney to an underground injection disposal well to handle waste water from natural gas drilling operations in the Marcellus Shale.
At least two families have heard their loved ones survived Tuesday's earthquake, but they are struggling in the midst of the tragedy. (Corrected to reflect the correct date of the earthquake.)
In his decades of exploring forest canopies, Dr. Donald Perry developed his unique way to climb to loftier heights. Now, he wants to share his discoveries with others, including people with physical limitations.
At 2 p.m. today, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge will consider motions for the sale of all of Penn Traffic's assets to Tops Markets. But Price Chopper argues its $54 million offer for 22 stores, including the Penn Yan P&C store would be a better deal.
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