In upstate New York, a judge has dismissed charges against 42 protesters arrested for civil disobedience against plans by the firm Crestwood Midstream to expand gas storage in caverns at Seneca Lake. According to the group We Are Seneca Lake, Judge Raymond Berry dismissed the charges “in the interests of justice,” and commended the protesters, saying, “I’m very proud of you. You had a cause and you fought for it to the best of your ability.” Another 100 protesters arrested as part of the campaign will also see their charges dismissed.