15 New York Towns Considering Secession
If you don’t get what you want, you just leave, even if you happen to be a town.
Fifteen towns in upstate New York have expressed interest in secession after the state banned fracking, according to an interest group researching the economic benefits of such a move.The Upstate New York Towns Association said 15 towns expressed interest breaking away to join Pennsylvania, which allows fracking, according to television station WBNG. Although the group declined to name specific towns involved in the effort, WBNG reported the towns are located in Broome, Delaware, Tioga and Sullivan counties…
The secession seed apparently was planted by Conklin, N.Y. town supervisor Jim Finch (R) back in December when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced a ban on the gas extraction technique. Conklin is part of the towns association.
“The Southern Tier is desolate,” Finch told WBNG. “We have no jobs and no income. The richest resource we have is in the ground.”
New York state Sen. Majority Deputy Leader Tom Libous (R) also included a question on secession in a recent survey of his constituents.
“After the one-two punch to our community from the recent casino and gas drilling decisions, my office received many emails, phone calls and messages from constituents calling for a Southern Tier secession from New York State,” Libous said in a statement to WBNG. “While getting my constituents’ opinion on spending the $5 billion surplus was our top priority, I thought a question on secession should also be included in the survey.”
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mfr February 23rd, 2015 at 18:10
I say let them leave. See how long it takes for them to cave without access to any publicly funded/managed services.
mfr February 23rd, 2015 at 19:10
I say let them leave. See how long it takes for them to cave without access to any publicly funded/managed services.
Suzanne McFly February 23rd, 2015 at 18:52
So you want to secede because you can’t tear up Mother Earth? And if you representatives had let you work for a fracking company and your water becomes contaminated or you have earth quakes will you then sue the government for letting this be legalized? Its called critical thinking folks, you weigh the pros and cons…..money or a stable environment…….hmmm, how tough is it?
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 03:07
hey Suze, it’s money, always money. Screw the bug filled, scat stained earth – frack away!!!!! ;(
Suzanne McFly February 24th, 2015 at 06:51
I know but what happened to common sense?
Suzanne McFly February 23rd, 2015 at 19:52
So you want to secede because you can’t tear up Mother Earth? And if you representatives had let you work for a fracking company and your water becomes contaminated or you have earth quakes will you then sue the government for letting this be legalized? Its called critical thinking folks, you weigh the pros and cons…..money or a stable environment…….hmmm, how tough is it?
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 04:07
hey Suze, it’s money, always money. Screw the bug filled, scat stained earth – frack away!!!!! ;(
Suzanne McFly February 24th, 2015 at 07:51
I know but what happened to common sense?
John Tarter February 23rd, 2015 at 19:00
And all because of corrupt Democrat rule in New York. High taxes and low wages are the hallmarks of their leadership. Here is something that would bring jobs to rural upstate but they get a big fat no from the government. Meanwhile, next door in Pa business is booming.
Obewon February 23rd, 2015 at 19:28
New York Republicans Gain Another Supermajority of Legislative Majorities-Friday, November 07, 2014. Before November 2014 election night, Republicans held 60 of 99 legislative chambers, including the coalition governments in the New York Senate and Washington Senate and the unicameral legislature in Nebraska. Republicans will now control a record-high 69 chambers. http://www.rslc.gop/republicans_gain_supermajority_of_legislative_majorities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEjC-UGuObk
John Tarter February 23rd, 2015 at 20:03
And Democrat Cuomo is the governor. Nothing gets into law until he signs the bill.
tracey marie February 23rd, 2015 at 20:59
comrade, you are getting to sound redundant and ignorant
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 03:06
getting? he is boring and, biensur, redundance is the marching tune for the dull and boring and not so smart.
OldLefty February 24th, 2015 at 09:24
1) What is “Democrat rule “???
Like how low taxes, low public service and lower wages is the hallmark of Republic rule?
2) Business is NOT booming in PA, which is why they kicked out the governor.
Pennsylvania was 49th in job creation under Gov. Tom Corbett, meanwhile, schools close, people lose bus service, the healthcare system declined…
John Tarter February 23rd, 2015 at 20:00
And all because of corrupt Democrat rule in New York. High taxes and low wages are the hallmarks of their leadership. Here is something that would bring jobs to rural upstate but they get a big fat no from the government. Meanwhile, next door in Pa business is booming.
Obewon February 23rd, 2015 at 20:28
New York Republicans Gain Another Supermajority of Legislative Majorities-Friday, November 07, 2014. Before November 2014 election night, Republicans held 60 of 99 legislative chambers, including the coalition governments in the New York Senate and Washington Senate and the unicameral legislature in Nebraska. Republicans will now control a record-high 69 chambers. http://www.rslc.gop/republicans_gain_supermajority_of_legislative_majorities GDP by State: #14 Cuomo’s New York +5.17%APR $1.038 Trillion Annual GDP!
#47 New Jersey Shrinking -1.28% $438.2 B Guber Christie’s 7th credit downgrade fleeced bondholders, buyers & Taxpayers via NJ “Junkbond” Highest costs. #32 PA? $70.7 B GDP! Dumped: “Corbett PA’s first governor to serve only one term.” http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/corbett-could-be-first-governor-lose-re-el https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEjC-UGuObk
tracey marie February 23rd, 2015 at 21:59
comrade, you are getting to sound redundant and ignorant
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 04:06
getting? he is boring and, biensur, redundance is the marching tune for the dull and boring and not so smart.
OldLefty February 24th, 2015 at 10:24
1) What is “Democrat rule “???
Like how low taxes, low public service and lower wages is the hallmark of Republic rule?
2) Business is NOT booming in PA, which is why they kicked out the governor.
Pennsylvania was 49th in job creation under Gov. Tom Corbett, meanwhile, schools close, people lose bus service, the healthcare system declined…
tracey marie February 23rd, 2015 at 21:00
nitwits who think they can take the state away from the union, teabaggs
tracey marie February 23rd, 2015 at 22:00
nitwits who think they can take the state away from the union, teabaggs
majii February 23rd, 2015 at 23:09
Since GOP/TPers are always claiming that they have all of the answers that lead to economic prosperity, now would be the time for these mayors and their supporters to demonstrate their acumen in this area. Surely they can come up with other ways to save their economies besides fracking. That they let their concern about one issue, not being able to frack, cause them to want to secede tells me all I need to know about their ability to spur economic growth in their cities.
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 03:04
really well stated Maj! I was trying to say it too but got carried away – it’s too early right now to be coherent – good for you though!
majii February 24th, 2015 at 00:09
Since GOP/TPers are always claiming that they have all of the answers that lead to economic prosperity, now would be the time for these mayors and their supporters to demonstrate their acumen in this area. Surely they can come up with other ways to save their economies besides fracking. That they let their concern about one issue, not being able to frack, cause them to want to secede tells me all I need to know about their ability to spur economic growth in their cities.
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 04:04
really well stated Maj! I was trying to say it too but got carried away – it’s too early right now to be coherent – good for you though!
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 03:03
sadder still is to see how well fed the demonstrators are in the foto. This kind of demand or whtever it is seems to be the product of emptiness – it won’t happen, it cannot happen – it is unhappenable – so what’s the point?
fahvel February 24th, 2015 at 04:03
sadder still is to see how well fed the demonstrators are in the foto. This kind of demand or whtever it is seems to be the product of emptiness – it won’t happen, it cannot happen – it is unhappenable – so what’s the point?