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Dan McCoy, a Democrat, is Albany County's fourth county executive. He was born, raised and resides in Albany, where he has worked as a public servant his…
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The long lines of DOT 111 oil tankers parked outside of the Ezra Prentice complex in Albany are a constant reminder to some residents they are living in…
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Thirty-eight organizations in New York and New Jersey are asking the governors to join them in opposing a proposed pipeline that would carry crude oil…
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After oil train explosions made headlines on several occasions, residents in communities along the Hudson River became aware of the grave dangers in the…
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Government officials and residents of Albany's South End neighborhoods have expressed concern about potential impacts related to crude oil transport and…
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has written to President Obama requesting immediate action to enhance rail safety as the state experiences a boom in rail…
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Albany County Executive Dan McCoy has announced that the county will issue a Request For Proposals for a consultant to complement the health and safety…
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New York state and federal inspectors have completed a second round of safety checks on train tracks and oil tanker cars in an effort to prevent…
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WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and trains transporting oil through the Port of Albany.
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With Albany County worried about crude oil shipments, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officials are looking to the EPA for oil…