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Crude Oil Transport

Albany stops oil processing, shipping amid rail accidents

Albany bars expansion of crude oil processing at city’s port, pending health study

Riverkeeper Applauds Albany County Moratorium on all Crude Oil Heating or Expansion in Current Operations by Global or any other Company

“We commend County Executive McCoy and County Health Commissioner Crucetti for imposing a moratorium on Global Partners’ proposed plan to heat and transport thick, heavy crude at its Port of Albany facility...

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Oil spill drills: Crude shipments raise concerns about readiness on Hudson

Governor Cuomo’s Concerns about Crude Oil Transport Should be followed by Immediate Actions to Protect New York Communities and the Environment

Statement from Riverkeeper

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Editorial: An explosive oil situation

Environmental Group Pushes For More Oil Freight Train Safety Measures

Rail cars through Buffalo post risk that Schumer seeks to end

Groups target risk of oil spills in Hudson River

Oil train derails upstate after passing through Rockland

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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