Amphenol
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2014 - 9:45 am
Above: A map of potential natural gas service areas near the Constitution Pipeline, issued at yesterday's press conference.
In an attempt to build support for their proposed 124-mile natural gas pipeline, Constitution Pipeline officials announced... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Apr. 5, 2013 - 6:54 pm
Above: Amphenol's Sidney manufacturing plant on September 9, 2011, after back-to-back floods from Irene and Lee caused heavy damage at the plant. Screenshot from video shot by state Senator John Bonacic.
Aerospace manufacturer Amphenol, whose Sidney... Read more
By Andrew Wyrich on Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2012 - 5:31 pm
Above: A 2001 aerial photo of a 6.45 acre property on Delaware Avenue in Sidney that may soon be seized by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency in an eminent domain proceeding. Source: Delaware County Community Online Mapping Tool. To see a... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2012 - 11:09 am
So far, the "home rule" legal debate over whether towns have the authority to ban gas drilling has focused on two levels of government: The town and the state.
But county governments are increasingly concerned with the issue. A standoff between Delaware... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 - 12:29 pm
Above: A video of a public hearing held in Sidney on Feb. 9, regarding a proposed moratorium on gas drilling and heavy industry in the town.
The meeting went on nearly four hours, and, according to attendees, drew over 100 people from the town of Sidney... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 - 12:33 pm
Breaking news: We've gotten word this morning that Amphenol, a high-tech manufacturer whose 1200-employee plant in Sidney was heavily damaged in the recent flooding, has decided to remain in Sidney rather than relocate the plant elsewhere. An announcement... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 - 12:47 pm
Last Thursday, October 13, the Sidney Town Board voted to grant the Leatherstocking Gas Company a public franchise agreement, which will allow it to build a natural gas pipeline through Sidney, Coventry, and Bainbridge.
According to a video of the... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 - 10:14 pm
Video: New York State senator John Bonacic inspects flooding at the Amphenol manufacturing facility in Sidney on September 9, 2011. From Bonacic's YouTube channel.
After sustaining major damage from flooding twice in five years, Amphenol -- one of... Read more
