We have to give up a few trees for the good of others
mary
upstate and downstate. And another NY assemblyman from the Bronx
thinks we will all be living with our trees, right under the
powerlines.
We only need to give up a little bit, in his opinion, so he can
benefit alot. Now that makes me feel really nice inside to be doing
someone like him a small favor.
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Hinchey fails to stall NYRI
By Brendan Scott
June 07, 2007
Albany - The federal program that could pave the way for New York
Regional Interconnect survived an attempt to strip its funding
yesterday in Washington.
In a 30-35 vote, the House Appropriations Committee rejected an
amendment spearheaded by Rep. Maurice Hinchey that would have
effectively stalled the National Interest Electric Transmission
Corridor program for a year. Hinchey, D-Hurley, was pushing the
amendment to a $32 billion energy spending bill.
The program would allow power line developers in two corridors in the
Northeast and Southwest to appeal to the federal government for
approval if state regulators say no.
Hinchey, D-Hurley, had argued the program overstepped federal
authority.
"We need to stop it," he said. "We can stop it here ... by saying that
no money can be spent to trample on states' rights and that no money
can be spent to impede people's private personal property rights."
Other members supported the amendment but were rebuked by three
lawmakers, including Rep. José Serrano, a South Bronx Democrat.
"This may be one of those classic occasions where you tighten your
belt and you say, 'For the larger good, my trees may have a line going
over it,'" he said. "For the larger good I may have to give up a
little so that other folks may get a lot."
And today:
Hinchey to make 2nd attempt to slash power line funding
By Brendan Scott
June 08, 2007
Albany - Rep. Maurice Hinchey says he will try again next week to gut
a federal program that could ease the approval of the New York
Regional Interconnect power line plan.
The program survived an attempt to strip its funding from a $32
billion energy appropriations bill earlier this week.
But Hinchey's office said he will try again Wednesday, when the bill
is scheduled to come before the full House. Hinchey, D-Hurley, has
scheduled a public hearing for tomorrow so residents can state their
concerns about the project. The event will start at noon at the
Sullivan West High School on Route 52 in Lake Huntington.
cynthia
get people to sign to Clinton and Schummer plus e mailing US Congressmen to
vote yes on the revote of Hinchey's Bill. Tomorrow Hinchey's hosting a
Public Meeting at Sullivan West Hight School Auditorium, 6604 State Rt.52,
Lake Huntington, NY. 12752. The following directions in case you know
anywone who can go. We are going. l. Take Route 17 to exit 104, 2. follow
signs for Rt 17W toward White Lake turning toward the left. 3. Continue on
17W(past Bethel Woods and White Lake) until Fosterdale. (approx. 13 miles
from exit 104)4. At the traffic light in Fosterdale, turn left onto Rt 52
W.. Continue for about 2 miles. You will enter Lake Huntington and see a
large lake on the left. Take the first sharp right up the hill to the high
school (It's easy to miss the school sign so be on the lookout). -----
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Subject: [StopNYRI:170] We have to give up a few trees for the good of
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cynthia
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To: "StopNYRI" <Stop...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:01 PM
Subject: [StopNYRI:170] We have to give up a few trees for the good of
others
cynthia
get people to sign to Clinton and Schummer plus e mailing US Congressmen to
Public Meeting at Sullivan West high School Auditorium, 6604 State Rt. 52,
Lake Huntington NY 12752. E mail me if you know anyone who can go and needs
directions. The meeting is from 12 noon to 4 pm
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To: "StopNYRI" <Stop...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:01 PM
Subject: [StopNYRI:170] We have to give up a few trees for the good of
others