New York 's state assembly passed a limited ban on hydraulic fracturing . Also known as `` fracking , '' it 's a controversial method of drilling for natural gas . Over the past few years , technological advances and increased profit margins have spurred increased use of hydraulic fracturing , according to the EPA . The bill was introduced by State Senator Liz Krueger and would have banned the practice in all but five counties around the state.
New York 's state assembly passed a limited ban on hydraulic fracturing . Also known as `` fracking , '' it 's a controversial method of drilling for natural gas . The bill was introduced by State Senator Liz Krueger and would have banned the practice in all but five counties around the state.