lohud.com The Journal News STATE Tuesday, August 28, 2012 7A Over 1,000 march in Albany against tracking known environmentalist and head of 350.org, addressed the crowd, as did "Gasland" filmmaker Josh Fox. "I was really happy to see this many people show up, truthfully," said Kur-tis Bayer, 28, who traveled to the rally from Corning, Steuben County. "Without clean water, then we won't have a future for our Bob Thompson, owner of Hemlock Hills Alpaca Farm in Livingston County, said he doesn't believe hydrofracking should be allowed in New York. "That's a foot in the door," said Thompson, who belongs to an anti-fracking group called Frack Free Genesee. "If it comes in one place, it's going to come in all." to strike a balance between the environment and future energy production." The protest drew people from all over the state, including several high-profile activists and environmentalists.
Buses came from Binghamton, Ithaca, Oneonta and New York City. Bill McKibben, a well- The Independent Oil Gas Association of New York, an industry trade group, was not amused. "Gimmicks, stunts and street theater trivialize the debate and reflect the views of an outspoken and uninformed few," Brad Gill, the group's executive director, said in a statement. "New Yorkers want data, science and reason kids." Attendance estimates by police and organizers ranged anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 people during the height of the march. Police reported no incidents with any of the protesters taking part in the march, which drew the attention of curious onlookers as it made its way toward the Capitol.
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II If II I fi DEATHS BLAUVELT Weber, Kenneth 55, died on August 23, 2012, arrangements by Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. 88 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960(845) 358-0573 CARMEL Manger, Robert, 32, died on August 26, 2012, arrangements by Oelker-Cox Sinatra (914-666-5891) FORMERLY OF HIGH BRIDGE Mooney, Edward 82, died on August 26, 2012, arrangements by Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, Pearl River, NY KATONAH Connors, Mildred Wolken, 90, died on August 25, 2012 MONTEBELLO Fazio, Paula died on August 25, 2012, arrangements by Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home, 235 Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977, (845) 356-0012 Smith, Beatrice Morris, 99, died on August 26, 2012, arrangements by Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Spring Valley, NY 10977, 845-356-8600 NEWINGTON, CT Gonsalves, John, 82, died on August 26, 2012, arrangements by Cremation Society of NE PORT CHARLOTTE, FL Weiss, Lucy 94, died on August 25, 2012, arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home Route 202, Suffern, NY 845-357-1137 STONY POINT Chaudhuri, Partha, 69, died on August 24, 2012 WARWICK Ercolino, Steven Mario, 41, died on August 24, 2012, arrangements by Ballard-Durand Funeral Cremation Services Place Obituary, Lodge Notice, In Memoriam, Special Notice, or Card of Thanks online by going to LoHud.comorderad and follow the ki iJ prompts. IVI IUVI com By Jon Campbell Albany Bureau ALBANY When more than 1,000 people marched in the streets of downtown Albany to protest hydraulic fracturing on Monday, they left little doubt who they were targeting. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's name and face were featured on dozens of neon signs wielded by protesters, each of them urging him to ban the much-debated technique used during the natural-gas extraction process.
His picture was on the face of a larger-than-life cardboard puppet that adorned one person's shoulders, with an angel to one side of his head and a devil to the other. As the marchers made their way west to the Capitol, there was a 15-foot-tall mural of Cuomo parked outside eaturing dollar signs in his eyes, vampire teeth in his mouth and two drilling rigs protruding from his temples. The message underneath the massive black-and-white drawing echoed the underlying theme of the mile-long march: "Andy: Just Say No." 'Tracking should be a crime," the protesters shouted in unison. They were just a few feet from the entrance to the state Department of Environmental Conservation's headquarters, where they had set up a faux drilling rig. They filled an entire city block while stopping to watch a skit surrounding the Cuomo puppet and the rig, which was collapsed and transformed into two mock windmills.
"We have the power to take this drill down and put up wind turbines," they shouted. Cuomo's DEC is expected this year to issue a final determination on whether high-volume hy-drofracking a technique that involves a mix of water, sand and chemicals injected into gas-rich shale formations can be done safely in New York. That decision will mark the end of an extensive regulatory and environmental review of the controversial technique. That review has extended for more than four years and has pitted environmentalists against the industry, which says gas drilling could provide an economic boost to the state's struggling Southern Tier. The march was organized by several groups that are calling for a statewide hydrofracking ban, including a coalition known as New Yorkers Against Fracking.
Protesters were escorted by three mounted police officers through some of downtown's busiest streets, starting at a riverside amphitheater and making stops at the Capitol and the DEC building. GONSALVES, JOHN John Gonsalves, 82, died peacefully at his home in Newington, CT on August 26, 2012. Formerly of Tappan, NY, he and his wife have resided in Newington since 2006. Loving husband and father, survived by his wife, Estelle, 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. MOONEY, EDWARD J.
Edward J. Mooney, 82, formerly of High Bridge, Bronx, NY, Somers, NY and Lavallette, NJ, died peacefully on August 26, 2012, surrounded by his family. He served his country during the Korean conflict, and retired from New York Telephone Company after a successful 40 year career. He was a lifetime member of the Pearl River Elks, and his community service encompassed service in political arenas, and charitable institutions such as Meals on Wheels. Ed, also known as "Poppy" to his grandchildren, enjoyed his retirement at the beach at the Jersey shore where he spent many memorable times with family and friends.
He is also remembered for his wry wit, sage advice, and love of poetry. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia; five children, Ed, Kerry Mooney, Greg, Tricia Miller, and Jennifer Giansante; as well as 10 grandchildren, Ryan and Shane Durkin, Gregory, Courtney and Maggie Mooney, Julie and Jessie Miller, and Aidan, Angus, and Ruby Giansante. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 28 from 4-7pm at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, Pearl River, NY. A mass in celebration of his life will be held Wednesday August 29 at 10am at St. Aedens Church, Ehrhardt Road, Pearl River NY.
The Mooney family wishes that everyone perform an act of kindness in Ed's memory today. To send Flowers, Sympathy Card or Gift to the Family online by going to LoHud.comobits and follow the prompts. lohud com SMITH, BEATRICE MORRIS Beatrice Morris Smith, beloved wife of the late Alexander N. Smith, DDS, passed away August 26 at the age of 99. She was born in Passaic, NJ on November 25, 1912, the oldest of four children born to Hattie and Moses Morris.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Melva Kent and her two brothers, Lester and Seymour Morris. We celebrate the long life of this warm, generous, strong and intelligent woman. She was the loving mother of Dr. Barry Smith (deceased wife Maryann Smith) of Norwich, VT and Patricia Smith Lefkowitz, the wife of Dr. Louis Lefkowitz of Suffern, NY.
She was a doting grandmother to Andrew Lefkowitz, Gillian Smith and Adam Smith. She was an adoring great-grandmother to Alexandra and Benjamin Lefkowitz and Abby and Jenny Davis. She was a meaningful aunt and great-aunt. Beatrice, a graduate of Passaic High School and New York University went on to teach at Passaic High School. After her marriage to Alexander Smith, she moved to Spring Valley where she was a founding member of Temple Beth El as well as a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Solomon Schechter Day School.
She was also a longtime officer and active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Good Samaritan Hospital, the oldest hospital auxiliary in New York State. She will be remembered as a kind and generous woman who will be in our hearts forever. Arrangements are under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels. Donations in her memory may be made to the Foundation of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY or a charity of your choice. The family will observe shiva from August 28 to August 31, home of Dr.
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He was born on November 17, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY, the loving son of Rosalie and Frank Ercolino. He is survived by his two brothers; Paul Ercolino and his wife Elisa, Peter Ercolino and his wife Andrea, and his sister Maria Rashford and her husband Jason. He was adored by his nephews Vincent, Nicholas and Matthew, and his nieces Sofia, Gabriella and Alexandra. He had countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. He is also survived by his long-time girlfriend, Ivette Rivera, who was his soul mate.
Steven grew up in Nanuet, NY and graduated from Clarkstown South High School in 1988. As a child, he played baseball with the Nanuet Little League and football with the New City Rams. He went on to play football in high school. He attended Oneonta State College and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a successful business man.
Steven was the apple of his mother's eye and his father's best friend. His love and devotion for his family was second to none. He lit up the room with his smile, and his personality was larger than life. He had a zest for life, and it came out in everything he did. He had a passion for NY sports; the Jets, Mets, Knicks and Rangers were his favorite teams.
Steven, along with his father and brothers were passionate about sports and enjoyed discussing them on a daily basis. He was athletic, active and enjoyed fitness of all kinds. Steven had a special bond with his younger sister Maria, who he looked after and cherished. Steven and his younger brother Peter, born just 11 months apart, were inseparable in childhood and grew up to be even closer as adults. Although they lived miles apart, they were only a daily phone call away.
Steven always respected and looked up to his older brother Paul. He admired him as a family man and listened to his words of wisdom. Steven found his true love later in life. Ivette and Steven met many years ago at his first job, and as fate would have it, they reconnected. They had a life together, enjoying traveling and spending time with their families.
Steven was devoted to Ivette. Steven will be remembered by all that knew him as a caring son, loving brother, doting uncle, and faithful friend. His presence will live on in all those he touched. Family will receive friends Monday, August 27, from 5pm 9pm and Tuesday, August 28 from 5pm 9pm at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 2 Maple Avenue at South Broadway, White Plains, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, in White Plains, NY.
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in mechanical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur in 1967. He left India to pursue his master's degree at the University of Toronto on a scholarship. Partha and Liene met at the UniversityofTorontoin1968. After Partha completed his PhD studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they were married in Hamilton, Ontario on November 2, 1974. Partha worked as a mechanical engineer in the paper industry for 26 years.
Partha was a resident of Stony Point for 34 years. He was very dedicated to his family and put much of his time and energy outside of work into raising his children. Since retirement twelve years ago, Partha enjoyed investing, jogging, watching soccer and visiting his home in Naples, Florida. Memorial services will be private, but the family will receive guests who would like to pay their respects at 71 Wyndover Lane, Stamford, CT on Sunday, September 2nd from 2pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O.
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