sgeis http://wrvo.org en Public hearings on hydrofracking set to start Wednesday http://wrvo.org/post/public-hearings-hydrofracking-set-start-wednesday <p>The Department of Environmental Conservation begins holding hearings on the rules that would govern hydrofracking this week. New Yorkers have watched closely as fracking has unfolded in Pennsylvania and some are wary that environmental abuses could happen here &iquest; while others are eager for the economic boom drilling could bring. The Innovation Trail&#39;s Matt Richmond reports.<br /><br />Libby Foust lives on a quiet gravel road outside Ithaca, in a farmhouse with a 360 degree view of green hills, woods and grain silos.<br /> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:16:43 +0000 Matt Richmond 9401 at http://wrvo.org