NYS reveals latest round of train safety inspections
Times Union | June 22, 2015 | Post by Brian Nearing
The Canadian Pacific rail yard in Selkirk, Albany County was among the rail facilities and tracks inspected recently for safety standards by the state as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of accidents and derailments by crude oil trains that are surging through the state.
Global wants judge to hear Port of Albany crude oil heating plan
Times Union | July 2, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
Corporate attorney urges DEC to reinstate its no impact ruling
DEC chief leaving, second in command stepping up
Times Union | July 1, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
State commissioner leaves after four years; new acting leader to confront oil train issue
Bill to make oil shippers, terminals prove cleanup cash heads to the wire at Capitol
Times Union | June 10, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
Financial guarantees from shippers and terminals sought
Crude oil trains can "outgun" local firefighters
Times Union | June 8, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
Residents hear accounts of firefighters being overwhelmed
New York state investment chief wants oil train answers
Times Union | June 7, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
With the state pension fund holding about $1.8 billion in stocks from energy companies involved in crude oil trains, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli wants answers from them about steps being taken to reduce the risk of derailments, explosions and fires.
Billions in fund, safety wall urged in oil train safety reports
Times Union | May 29, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
A state oil spill cleanup fund, recently boosted from $25 million to $40 million, is still woefully short of what could be needed after a major spill, explosion or fire, and should eventually grow to as much as $2 billion, according to a report on oil train safety issued this week by a county advisory committee to Albany County Executive Dan McCoy.
Crude spill react plan
Times Union | May 27, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
State proposes response network, more testing of the air at Port of Albany
NYS to fund oil spill gear in 21 counties, more air pollution testing at Albany port
Times Union | May 27, 2015 | Post by Brian Nearing
The state will add more air pollution testing this summer around crude oil terminals at the Port of Albany as part of plans that also call for a 21-county network of state-funded spill response equipment and training where crude oil trains routinely travel, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday.
Crude oil project on back burner
Times Union | May 22, 2015 | Column by Brian Nearing
State pulls ruling; new plan rises for pollution sensor in South End
