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Connections: Latest on the LPG facility near Seneca Lake

The Cuomo administration has not yet made a decision on whether to allow a proposed expansion of a liquid propane gas facility near Seneca Lake. The out-of-state energy company involved has tried to amend their proposal in order to get it approved. Crestwood Energy argues that the project will create a handful of new jobs while alleviating local energy supply crunches.

Opponents have been vocal, arguing that the project would be a serious problem for tourism and the wine industry. In fact, Paul Hobbs, an award-winning international winemaker, has said he would put his own planned Finger Lakes wine project on hold if the gas project goes forward. We're invited people from Crestwood Energy, along with the AFL-CIO, which is supporting the project, to come on our show. Here are the guests that did confirm to be on the show. Confirmed as guests:

  • Joseph Campbell, representing the group Gas Free Seneca
  • Michael Warren Thomas, radio host and regional advocate
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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