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A Marcellus shale well in Northwest PA - Photo courtesy of LJSTEINCO via Flickr

A Marcellus shale well in Northwest PA - Photo courtesy of LJSTEINCO via Flickr

A controversial plan to allow drilling for natural gas near a major watershed may put city dwellers at risk, says Assemblyman William Colton.

At the Gravesend/Bensonhurst pol’s request, the Department of Environmental Conservation extended the public comment period from November 30 to December 31, but they have not ruled out drilling in the area. Continue Reading »