More than 100 protesters turned out along Pearl Street this afternoon anticipating the arrival of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo downtown.
About two-thirds of the crowd showed their opposition to New York’s new gun-control law, the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, or SAFE Act.
The remainder, who were much more vocal, protested hydraulic fracturing.
“He’d make a great governor of New York City, but he’s not a great governor for New York State,” said Tim Swedenhjelm of Springville, who protested against the gun-control law.
Swedenhjelm and others said the governor appears more interested in his own power than representing the people of the state.
“We are gun owners whose rights are being trampled on,” said Dave Warne of Warsaw.
Those opposed to hydraulic fracturing talked and chanted about clean land, air, and water.
“One of our biggest assets is our water. If we lose that we are nothing,” said Morgan Fallon.
Rita Yelda of Food and Water Watch helped lead the protest outside the Hyatt.
Yelda said those who turned out wanted to make sure the governor hears the message that many New Yorkers are against hydraulic fracturing.
She also said they were calling on the governor to complete a health impact assessment as opposed to just a simple health review before making any decisions regarding allowing hydraulic fracturing in New York State.
email: tpignataro@buffnews.com
About two-thirds of the crowd showed their opposition to New York’s new gun-control law, the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, or SAFE Act.
The remainder, who were much more vocal, protested hydraulic fracturing.
“He’d make a great governor of New York City, but he’s not a great governor for New York State,” said Tim Swedenhjelm of Springville, who protested against the gun-control law.
Swedenhjelm and others said the governor appears more interested in his own power than representing the people of the state.
“We are gun owners whose rights are being trampled on,” said Dave Warne of Warsaw.
Those opposed to hydraulic fracturing talked and chanted about clean land, air, and water.
“One of our biggest assets is our water. If we lose that we are nothing,” said Morgan Fallon.
Rita Yelda of Food and Water Watch helped lead the protest outside the Hyatt.
Yelda said those who turned out wanted to make sure the governor hears the message that many New Yorkers are against hydraulic fracturing.
She also said they were calling on the governor to complete a health impact assessment as opposed to just a simple health review before making any decisions regarding allowing hydraulic fracturing in New York State.
email: tpignataro@buffnews.com