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Three local lawmakers had different takes on a measure to raise their own pay at the end of last year.

The legislation will temporarily pause new large-scale mining operations at dormant, fossil fuel-burning power plants, while the DEC studies the potential environmental impacts of the sector.

“I appreciate the ambition, but we want to see what the science says, what the facts say on the application and ultimately we'll make a determination on that and that alone."

Environmental activists call the move "political."

"Up to 100,000 people in the state that are actively seeking home health care cannot get it, because we do not have the supply of workforce in the state."

A debate over cryptocurrency mining on Seneca Lake turned into a broader test of the state’s climate law. That test is likely to come to a head in 2022.

The IBEW’s now outspoken support of Greenidge indicates that opponents may face a broader front in their efforts to pass legislation implementing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining.

"If the auction proceeded, the opportunity to preserve the land for conservation and public access could have been lost forever."

“There has to be some level of 'Wow, this property is something that we would like to open to the public.'"

"I'm certain that we would be open to it if that's their decision."