Two New York Top Chefs Ask: Fracking or Food?

It’s no secret that New York City prides itself on its incredible restaurants and ability to rely on organic, locally grown food. And thanks to Upstate New York’s watersheds that supply New York City with clean, fresh water each day, the city is home to some of the best bagels, pizza and coffee known to mankind.

Yesterday, two of New York’s […]

Gov. Cuomo puts New Yorkers’ health above politics

As recommended by the New York State Department of Health, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision on whether or not to ban fracking for gas in New York has been further delayed. We are pleased the Governor’s administration recognizes the need for in-depth analysis of the risks that fracking poses to our health. We are confident that such analysis will demonstrate the […]

In New TV Ad, Yoko Ono Speaks to Gov. Cuomo About Fracking

The deadline for New York Gov. Cuomo’s decision on fracking is quickly approaching. The Governor wouldn’t meet with us about fracking, so we’re putting our message on TV in the hope we can reach him that way. Starting Feb. 8, a 30-second TV ad will air in New York City, Westchester and Albany, featuring Artists Against Fracking co-founder Yoko Ono […]

Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon announce winners of the #DontFrackNY video contest

Artists Against Fracking is pleased to announce the winners of the #DontFrackNY video contest. Congratulations to – drumroll, please – Michael Lebron and Mariah Prentiss!

Nearly 100 videos were submitted to the contest prior to the January 30th deadline in two categories: TV-ready ads and short videos. Yoko Ono and her son, Sean Lennon, carefully reviewed the submissions and together selected […]

Must Watch: Josh Fox/Artists Against Fracking Mini-Documentary

Here’s a must watch 7-minute documentary from Gasland’s Josh Fox about the recent Artists Against Fracking Tour of Pennsylvania. Give it a watch, then say you’re with us–together we can make sure Governor Cuomo bands this toxic practice in New York State.

Yoko’s Albany Times Union Op-Ed: Imagine NY without fracking

My husband, John Lennon, and I bought a beautiful farm in rural New York more than 30 years ago. We loved the tranquility and beauty of the area. Our son, Sean, spent many precious days there growing up. Our family still enjoys it now.

Like the rest of our state, this peaceful farming community is threatened by fracking for gas. Giant pipelines, thousands of tractor-trailer trucks [...]