A group of New York City Democrats is making a last-ditch effort to delay the expansion of a controversial gas pipeline project stretching across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York that has received overwhelming support from the Trump administration.
New York Reps. Jerry Nadler, Hakeem Jeffries, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Nydia Velazquez asked state officials to extend the public comment period for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, which was revived in May as part of a deal regarding offshore wind made between President Donald Trump and Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The public comment period is expected to end on Aug. 16, after 45 days. The Democrats are looking to more than double that time frame to 120 days, stalling the project by another two months.
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