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INTERVIEW: Assemblyperson Anna Kelles discusses Ithaca CarShare problems and solutions
Earlier this week, Ithaca CarShare announced it will be suspending its operations on May 19. The reason is that they are losing their insurance because of a regulatory issue unique to New York State. Assemblyperson Anna Kelles introduced legislation to remedy the problem. She spoke with me about the situation, the legislation and possible fate…
Read MoreKelles Takes to Task DEC’s Study on Phosphorus and HABs
A harmful algal bloom that occurred on the southwest shores of Cayuga Lake on July 13th, 2019. (Community Science Institute) ITHACA, NY — New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles has raised concerns about a report calculating the maximum amounts of phosphorus allowed in Cayuga Lake. Limiting phosphorus pollution is vital to protecting the lake from…
Read MoreEnvironmentalists Go to the DEC’s Doorstep, Demand for Regulations on Cryptocurrency Mining
Environmentalists rally outside of the DEC’s Avon, NY offices on June 5th, 2021. (Jimmy Jordan/WRFI) UPDATE: Cuomo Addresses Bitcoin Mining: “There Are Serious Concerns” ITHACA, NY — The fight to regulate energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining in New York reached the DEC’s front door on Saturday. Close to two-hundred people rallied outside one the DEC’s regional headquarter…
Read MoreNY State Bills to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining Have Uncertain Future
SUMMARY Cryptocurrency mining might just make it impossible for New York State to meet it’s climate goals, outlined in the New Your State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. There’s a bill in the New York State Legislature calling for a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining, but with the end of this Legislative Session coming up…
Read MoreNew York State Bill Calls for Moratorium and Environmental Reviews on Cryptocurrency Mining
A new bill in the New York State legislature is seeking to put a three-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining. The legislation was drafted by Assemblymember Anna Kelles of the 125th district. Kelles made it explicit that this is by no means an anti-cryptocurrency mining bill. She said, “This bill is a pause, an evaluation and…
Read MoreEnvironmentalists Rally Against Greenidge Expansion, State Lawmakers Take Notice
Ralliers outside of Greenidge Generation’s Gates on April 17th, 2021. (Jimmy Jordan/WRFI) ITHACA, NY — Environmental activists and concerned citizens rallied on Saturday, opposing Greenidge Generation’s expansion plans and gaining the attention of state lawmakers. Greenidge Generation is in the town of Torrey on Seneca Lake. The company operates a gas-fired power plant, mining bitcoin…
Read MoreCryptocurrency Mining, An Emerging and Unregulated Industry?
Greenidge Generation LLC is a natural gas power plant that’s mining cryptocurrency on an industrial scale, and Greenidge aims to expand its operations. The last round of government approval needed to give the greenlight to Greenidge’s expansion, is the Torrey Town Planning board. Torrey is a small, rural town in the heart of the Finger…
Read MoreAnna Kelles Wins 125th Assembly District Democratic Primary Nomination [AUDIO]
In a crowded field in the race for the 125th District Assembly Seat to replace Barbara Lifton, who is retiring this year, Anna Kelles emerged as the victor for the Democratic nomination. Kelles, a Tompkins County legislator, won the primary by a margin of 2,000 votes over Seph Murtagh, Sujata Gibson, Jordan Lesser, Jason Leifer,…
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