WASHINGTON, DC (February 1, 2012) – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today released the following statement upon learning that Gasland Director Josh Fox was arrested for attempting to film a public congressional 
hearing on hydraulic fracturing.
The Chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ordered Fox arrested when he attempted to film the hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to studying ground water contamination that resulted from hydraulic fracturing in Pavilion, Wyoming.
Hinchey is a leader in Congress of the effort to protect drinking water and the environment from the risks of hydraulic fracturing. He is a co-author of the FRAC Act, which would mandate public disclosure of chemicals used in frack fluid and allow the EPA to regulate fracking activities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The congressman also authored the appropriations language that led to the current EPA study on hydraulic fracturing.
"It is beyond unacceptable that acclaimed documentary director Josh Fox was arrested for trying to film a public hearing on groundwater contamination caused by hydraulic fracturing in Pavilion, Wyoming. This was a public hearing, there was plenty of room for cameras, and a credentialed camera crew was told they would be denied access because they were working for a documentary filmmaker. This is blatant censorship and a shameful stain on this Congress. I stand by Josh’s right to record this hearing. His arrest was a huge mistake."
NEW YORK STATE (February 1, 2012) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick have announced an interstate wager on the matchup between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI (46).
The Catskill Chronicle 
6th Annual Thunder Blood Bowl Raises Over 70 Pints of Blood
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MONTICELLO, NY (February 2, 2012) – Thunder 102, The American Red Cross and Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) once again sponsored the Thunder Blood Bowl, which helped to facilitate local
blood donations for the American Red Cross. The Thunder Blood Bowl took place at Monticello Casino & Raceway on Thursday, January 26.
The Thunder Blood Bowl has established itself as one of the largest blood donor drives held in Sullivan County and surrounding communities. There were hourly giveaways of Thunder 102 Prize Packs featuring CDs, t-shirts and other items from various Nashville recording artists and one lucky winner received a “Take Out Super Bowl Party” from Dutch’s Sports Bar and Café in Rock Hill.
“The response of our listeners to the needs of others in Thunder Country has always been phenomenal,” commented Paul Ciliberto, General Manager and host of Ciliberto & Friends, “In spite of some nasty weather, almost 100 of our ThunderHeads came out to help their neighbors!”
The 6th Annual Thunder Blood Bowl raised 71
units of blood and had seven first-time donors.
In addition, the Pre-Game Party blood drive held at Catskill Regional Medical Center raised approximately 23 units of blood.
Thunder 102 and its parent company, Bold Gold Media Group, were honored in 2007 as Outstanding Sponsor of the Year for their work with the American Red Cross Blood Services. Thunder 102 asks its listeners to support the American Red Cross by giving blood at local blood drives. In addition, the Thunder 102 American Red Cross Minute keeps its listeners apprised of upcoming blood drives, which helps raise awareness for the need for blood donation throughout its listening area.
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