Watch the true story of a town who discovered strength in unity and turned the tables on the powerful oil & gas industry.

Instead of caving to pressure from the oil and gas industry, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Department of Environmental Conservation has concluded that the health risks of fracking are too great, and it will not permit the controversial practice to move forward in the state. The people of Dryden and many other courageous citizens were a huge part of making this victory happen.

Postscript: A month after this video was made, New York’s highest court ruled in favor of Dryden over the fracking industry in a historic win! Read more and see photos

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