Fracking Virtual Rally: September 6, 4:00-8:00pm

Tell Gov. Cuomo and the NY Department of Environmental Conservation: 60 days in NOT enough!

New York is expected a release a 1,000+ document that could guide how fracking proceeds in New York. But Governor Cuomo only plans to give New Yorkers 60 days to read it and share their concerns.

More than 70 groups and dozens of state lawmakers from across the state recently sent a letter to Governor Cuomo and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) asking them to extend the comment period from 60 days to 180 days to allow New Yorkers enough time to weigh in on the state’s fracking guidelines (formally known as the revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement) and asking for more public hearings.

Take part in virtual rally on Tuesday, September 6! Get involved on Twitter, on Facebook or right here on the Common Cause New York website!

Twitter Tips

Use the hashtag #180daysforNY
Mention @commoncauseNY
Tweet to the Governor directly by using @NYGovCuomo

Sample tweets:
@Commoncauseny @nyGovCuomo What is the fracking rush #180daysforNY
@Commoncauseny @nyGovCuomo New Yorkers deserve 180 days #180daysforNY
@nygovcuomo 60 days for #fracking is not enough #180daysforNY
@nygovcuomo 60 days is not enough #180daysforNY

Facebook Tips

“Like” Governor Cuomo’s Facebook page and write a message on his wall.

Or, update your status with a message about fracking and “tag” both Common Cause New York and Governor Cuomo. Here’s how:
1) Log in to Facebook and “like” both Common Cause New York and Governor Cuomo (you can always ‘unlike’ later)
2) Type @Common Cause New York into your status (no space between @ and C)
3) When the Common Cause New York page appears below your status, hit the down arrow so that it’s highlighted in blue. Hit enter.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for adding @Governor Andrew Cuomo to your status.
5) Type the rest of your message and click ‘share’!

On our website

If you’re not the Facebook/Twitter type, you can still participate! Type your comments to Governor Cuomo into the box below, and we’ll be sure to deliver your message.