(Weird) Tales of Albany
Once upon a time in the far kingdom of Albany, the Division of Mineral Resources…
O or T?
Last year, the New York State Department of Transportation studied traffic running through the intersection…
A Tale of Two Sanlys
It was best of roads, it was the worst of roads. Sanly Road runs some…
Regs or Rigs?
Reluctant Regulator The oil and gas industry in New York State is only barely regulated….
Home Rule Over Gas Drilling
New York is a state with strong home rule. Here local governments (county, town, and…
Keeping Up With the Franklins
The Treadwell Park The Franklin Village park, our first park in the town of Franklin,…
Landmen Will Say…
A Cautionary Tale A new species of predator prowls our hills, stalking the unwary. They…
An Issue of Enforcement
Can the DEC do its job? If an energy company complies with the current Generic…
Prospecting by Plane
Drilling for natural gas is preceded by geophysical surveys. What lies beneath the surface of…
The Two Towers
Horizon Wind Energy’s plan for a Franklin wind farm advances with approval by the Planning…
Anatomy of a Gas lease: Part I
Deciding to lease your property for gas drilling may be the easiest step. Next you…
Windy Franklin
Winds over Franklin could be generating electricity and tax dollars in the near future. Early…